DWDD: NEW LIFE | Former CPP-NPA members receive assistance from the E-CLIP Committee of Bukidnon

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Aug 30): NEW LIFE  |  Former CPP-NPA members receive assistance from the E-CLIP Committee of Bukidnon

CAMP BAHIAN, Malaybalay City (DWDD) – A total of Php 1,578,500.00 worth of financial assistance were given to 21 former members of the CPP-NPA Terrorists in Bukidnon during a simple ceremony conducted August 28, 2018.



Said former CPP-NPA members, who received assistance under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) of Bukidnon, surrendered during the second semester of 2017 and the first semester of 2018 to the troops under 403rd Infantry “Peacemaker” Brigade of the Army’s 4th Infantry Division.

Out of 21 former rebels, 20 of which received their respective immediate and livelihood assistance amounting to Php 65,000.00, while 10 individuals among the same group received an additional cash assistance as remuneration for the firearms that they have surrendered.

In her message during the ceremony, Ms. Glenda Hope A. Beley, Program Manager and E-CLIP Provincial Focal Person of DILG-Bukidnon, encouraged the former CPPNPA members to put the assistance that they have received in to good use and become advocates of peace.

“We would like to encourage our former rebels to use your money wisely. Moreover, we enjoin you to become agents of change and advocates of peace.” said Beley.

Meanwhile, Colonel Ferdinand T Barandon, Deputy Brigade Commander of the 403rd Infantry Brigade, assured the participants of the sincerity of the government in its effort to attain peace and assist the former CPP-NPA members who opted to go back to the folds of the law.

“Our activity this morning proves the sincerity of the government to ensure the welfare and well-being of our former CPP-NPA members as they join back the mainstream society. The Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program is a genuine program that seeks to assist our surrenderers through cash and livelihood assistance, employment opportunities, housing grants, and Philhealth benefits.” said Colonel Barandon.

Also present during the ceremony, were Police Senior Superintendent Benedicto T Pintor, Provincial Director of Bukidnon Police Provincial Office; and Mr. Leo D. Villahermosa, E-CLIP Focal Person of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office of Bukidnon. 403IBde / MCAG





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