Soldiers of the Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (ID)
are directed to be more vigilant as the government concluded the month-long
suspension of offensive military operations (SOMO) on January 19.
The conduct of combat operations will continue in the 3rd ID
area of responsibility.
“Our main goal here is to maintain peace and order
especially in the hinterland barangays,” said Maj. Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero,
commander of 3rd ID, in a press statement.
He added: “But eventually, we want our brothers and sisters
from the New People's Army to lay down their arms and be with us in our peace
efforts.”
Guerrero added that Army troops should remain focused on its
mandate to serve and secure the people of Western Visayas .
“We should be steadfast in pursuing our respective mission
with other stakeholders in the community,” he said.
Guerrero also noted that NPA rebels who wish to abandon the
armed struggle can avail of government assistance through the Comprehensive
Local Integration Program (CLIP).
Under CLIP, a rebel who surrenders to the government with
their firearms will be given a P15,000 financial support, livelihood assistance
of P50,000, and remuneration for surrendered firearm depending on the caliber whether
high powered or low powered.
Livelihood training and support will also be provided to the
rebels and their families.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=727606
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