2 former NPA fighters get P25,000 each for livelihood support

From InterAksyon (Oct 1): 2 former NPA fighters get P25,000 each for livelihood support



A rebel returnee receives financial assistance during a government peace caravan in Leyte. (contributed photo)

Two former members of the New People’s Army in Leyte province received P25,000 each through the government’s integration of Comprehensive Livelihood Integrated Program.

Juanito Dumpi, alias Ka Rensan, former squad leader of the NPA’s “Pingkoy Platoon,” and Mark Joseph Opo, alias Ka Jerry, surrendered to the 78th Infantry Battalion based in Burauen on July 23 and August 9 respectively.

The rebel platoon operates in the tri-boundary of Baybay, Mahaplag and Carigara towns.

The former rebels received their checks during the peace caravan of the Leyte Provincial Peace and Order Council in Barangay Caghalo, Mahaplag town on Saturday.

They will also receive additional remuneration and housing aid once they complete their documentation.

In Leyte, at least 13 former rebels received CLIP assistance this year, authorities said.

Meanwhile, Delgado said the peace caravan had been helping indigent residents in Region 8.

Lt. Col. Reymundo Delgado, commander of 19th Infantry Battalion based in Kananga town said the peace caravan has also helped the poor in Region 8, citing 617 beneficiaries from seven villages in Carigara town.

The peace caravan, which specifically targets conflict areas, involves the Interior and Local Government, Social Welfare and Development, Environment and Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Health departments.

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