Rebels told to return to fold of law

From the Baguio Midland Courier (Feb 9): Rebels told to return to fold of law

The Philippine Army based here enjoins rebels to return to 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 who 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 of PhilHealth enrolment; P2,700 initial support while processing needed documents; P15,000 immediate assistance; free livelihood training; and P50,000 livelihood aid, Acson said.

For surrendered firearms, he added payments range from P2,000 to P214,000, depending on the kind, caliber, model, and number of ammunitions of firearms.

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

He assured the safety and rights as citizens of those will surrender. The 54th IB in coordination with the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office will also provide them temporary shelter while their papers are being processed.

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