TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur, Jan. 24 – Two former rebels (FRs) have received cash assistance amounting to P5,000.00 each from the Provincial Social Welfare and Development (PSWD) of Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur on Monday afternoon, January 20, 2020.
The said FRs were identified as Jovelyn L. Tahudan and Robert H. Lipanda, both residents of San Luis, Agusan del Sur. Prior to the said aid, they also received an immediate cash assistance amounting to P25,000.00 each from the local government of San Luis few days after their surrender last October 25, 2019.
The two were just few among the enlightened individuals who finally went back to the mainstream society after being deceived by the terrorist Communist Party of the Philippines - New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) propaganda and are currently undergoing reintegration program as part of the Enhanced - Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) from the national government.
The said FRs were identified as Jovelyn L. Tahudan and Robert H. Lipanda, both residents of San Luis, Agusan del Sur. Prior to the said aid, they also received an immediate cash assistance amounting to P25,000.00 each from the local government of San Luis few days after their surrender last October 25, 2019.
The two were just few among the enlightened individuals who finally went back to the mainstream society after being deceived by the terrorist Communist Party of the Philippines - New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) propaganda and are currently undergoing reintegration program as part of the Enhanced - Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) from the national government.
They were happy and overjoyed upon receiving the cash benefit. “Dako kaayo akong pasalamat kay tinood gayud ang gisaad kanamu nga kami pagatabangan sa goberno alang sa among pagsugod sa bag-ong kinabuhi nga gawasnon kauban ang among pamilya (I’m thankful because the government has fulfilled its promise to help the former rebels like us, that we could start a new life with our family),” Tahudan said.
The 26th Infantry (Ever Onward) Battalion (26IB), Philippine Army led by its commanding officer Lt. Col. Romeo C. Jimenea, in collaboration with the PSWD officer Razel Montemor, assisted the enrollment of the FRs to the E-CLIP, which will cover their reintegration, livelihood, educational and housing benefits.
“We are committed to help and assist to the needs of our brothers and sisters who finally returned to the folds of the law and chose to live in harmony together with their families,” Montemor said.
Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Jimenea congratulated the two FRs after receiving the said benefits. "Said cash assistance is just an initial prize for your surrender. There will be more benefits that will be given to you to help you all in starting anew through E-CLIP," he said.
The official also called on the remaining members of the NPA to stop causing conflicts in the communities, and surrender to the government. "Our door remains open in accepting you all back to the folds of the law. We are offering you a way out but if you continue to resist, then it will cause your own ruin,” Jimenea added. (1Lt. Percival Carido, CMO officer, 26IB/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
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