DAVAO DEL NORTE, August 7, 2015 -About 30 rebel returnees
received monetary assistance through the Comprehensive Local Integration
Program (CLIP) of the government.
The former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were given a
total of 65,000 cash assistance to build their livelihood as they start a new
life.
In his message, Governor Rodolfo del Rosario expressed his joy
the former rebels decided to return to the fold of the law.
“Gusto kong ipaabot kaninyo nga ang atong provincial government
andam nga mohatag ug hinabang para (The province is always ready to help so
that) you can come back to your normal life, back into the folds of the law,”
the governor said.
Two of the beneficiaries gave their grateful response, conveying
their appreciation to the government for giving them the opportunity to lead a
normal life after spending years in the revolutionary movement.
“Gihatagan jud nila ug dakong pagtagad ang mga former rebels
nga nagbag-o sa kinabuhi. Kini nga kwarta dako kaayo’g tabang alang sa
panginabuhian sa akong pamilya (The aid is really a big help to have a
livelihood for my family)” said Alias Alvin.
Alvin is an electronic technician before joining the rebel
group. He decided to surrender to pursue his calling as a pastor.
“Dako nga tabang kining gihatag sa gobyerno kay akoa ni
e-negosyo ug sari-sari store (I will use this assistance to put up a store)”
added Alias Jane, who joined the armed group for about a year.
CLIP is a program under the Office of the Presidential Adviser
on Peace Process which aims to give customized package and livelihood
assistance to facilitate mainstreaming of former rebels as productive citizens.(Charlene
Luna/DavNor PIO)
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