The 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army turned over P369,500 in cash assistance to the survivors and families of the victims of the ambush-massacre perpetrated by the New People’s Army (NPA) in La Castellana, Negros Occidental exactly a year ago today.
The atrocity in Barangay Puso led to the death of eight civilians and a policeman, and injured 12 others.
Brig. Gen. Francisco Patrimonio, commander of the 302nd Infantry Brigade, said Monday the Philippine Army facilitated the support to survivors and families of the victims.
They were supported by peace advocates, non-government organizations, local government units and the Catholic church.
Both the Paghili-usa sa Paghidaet Negros and the Diocese of Kabankalan are providing psycho-social interventions and spiritiual guidance to the victims.
Assisting them are the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the municipal government of La Castellana.
Col. Jon Aying, commander of the 303rd Infantry Brigade, said the financial assistance granted by the 3rd ID to the victims will serve as “seed money” for them to establish a cooperative.
The Alter Trade Foundation Inc. and the Diocese of Kabankalan are profiling the recipients to identify the projects suited for them.
Earlier, the provincial government of Negros Occidental provided scholarship grants to children of the victims, including those inc college.
The turn-over of the financial assistance from the Army was part of the rites commemorating the first anniversary of the incident.
A mass officiated by Fr. Artemio Tubongbanua with five other priests was themed “Adlaw sa Pagdumdum (Day of Remembrance)”.
Tubongbanua led the blessing of the ambush site and unveiling of the marker in Barangay Puso.
Also present were Mayor Alberto Nicor and Fifth District Board Member Alain Gatuslao, who represented Gov. Alfredo Maranon Jr, and Supt. Alexander Munoz, Negros Occidental Police Community Relations Officer.
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