From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 22): NPA surrenderers to receive ‘windfall’ plus jobs
A P15,000 cash assistance, a P50,000 initial capital for livelihood, housing, and jobs were offered by President Rodrigo Duterte for the New People’s Army (NPA) members who returned to the folds of the law from January to December, this year.
They will also get remuneration for their surrendered firearms amounting from P12,000 to P210,000 depending on the type of firearms.
About 200 former rebels were presented to President Duterte on Thursday evening at the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM) in Panacan, Davao City where they were encouraged to engage in agriculture for income.
The President urged them not to fight the government again. At the same time assured protection for those who want to surrender.
This year, around 700 former communist rebels and supporters from different areas in Agusan, Bukidnon, Surigao, Davao, Cotabato and Sarangani under the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) abandoned the communist struggle. They also brought with them their firearms.
Maj. Ezra Balagtey, spokesperson of EastMinCom, said the former NPA rebels are now recipients of the government’s Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP) which offers financial and livelihood assistance.
According to Balagtey, the surrender of the NPA members also resulted in the recovery of 265 firearms.
During the “Paghiusa Para sa Kalinaw ", President Duterte also offered them jobs and a chance to become soldiers if they want.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1019668
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