From the Philippine Information Agency (Mar 14): More rebels expected to join localized integration program, says army official
CAMP MELCHOR DELA CRUZ, UPI, Gamu, Isabela -- Government's integration program for rebels will encouraged more insurgents to surrender and be part of the mainstream society.
Brigadier General Arnulfo Marcos, assistant division commander of Camp Melchor Dela Cruz, said the government’s integration program would be a giant step towards attaining peace in its area of operations once the rebels will avail of the program and be spread to their comrades.
He said the integration program is a program of the division that aims to provide livelihood and financial assistance to former insurgents and dependents and a chance to become member of the soldiery once passed the requirements set in entering as a soldier.
The 5th ID of the Philippine Army has launched this integration program last year in coordination with the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Peace Process for Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CPLA) formed by the late Fr. Conrado Balweg where the sons and daughters are given the opportunity to join the soldiery while the aged CPLAs are given livelihood and financial assistance.
Meanwhile, the 5ID-PA also is encouraging the New People’s Army to avail of the integration program and the chance of joining the soldiery or avail of the livelihood and financial assistance to be provided by the government.
“This integration program is an opportunity for our brothers who are fighting for their ideals, as an important instrument towards attaining peace”, Marcos said during yesterday’s press conference held yesterday inside the camp.
The 5ID-PA presented the three New People’s Army who surrendered themselves and their guns and hopes that this will be a fresh start towards the rebels in thinking of surrendering to the folds of law and live normal life.
http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=481363233992
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.