Saturday, August 6, 2016

President aids 17 ex-NPA rebels

From the Manila Bulletin (Aug 7): President aids 17 ex-NPA rebels

President Duterte is helping 17 former communist rebels start a new life with a promise to give them a land to till as he vowed to implement genuine land reform.
 
The President met with the 17 former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels during his visit to Camp Gen. Macario B Peralta, Jr. in Jamindan, Capiz last Friday.
 
A statement from the Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) said that while the visit was a strict military affairs, Duterte extended his time to reach out and talk with the former rebels from the remote town of Tapas.
 
The President asked the returnees about their condition after giving up life in the underground movement and being in constant run due to military offensives.
 
One of returnees asked if the President could help them to start a new life to which the Chief Executive gave his assurance that they will be given a land of their own, seedlings, fertilizers and farm implements.
 

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