54th IB enjoins rebels to return to mainstream society

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jan 28): 54th IB enjoins rebels to return to mainstream society

KIANGAN, Ifugao -- The Philippine Army based here enjoins all rebels to join the mainstream and embrace the programs and services of the government that will provide them a better and peaceful life.

In a radio interview, Corporal Sherwin Acson of the 54th Infantry Battalion Civil-Military Operations unit, said the government has many programs for rebels in case they want to surrender.

One of these programs is the Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP), a priority program for the promotion of peace and order and development to the people and the country as a whole.

CLIP beneficiaries can avail the following benefits: PhilHealth enrolment; P2, 700 initial supports while processing the needed documents; P15, 000 immediate assistance; free livelihood training and P50, 000 livelihood aid, he explained.

For surrendered firearms, payments range from P2, 000.00 to P214, 000.00 depending on the kind, caliber, model and number of ammunitions or firearms, Acson added.

He informed that any NPA member who intends to surrender can just approach or contact relatives, a trusted person or official in the community who can facilitate their surrender to the government.

Acson assured the safety of all surrenderees including their rights as citizens.  The 54th IB in coordination with the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office will provide temporary shelter for them to stay while their papers are being processed,” he stated.

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