BUTUAN CITY, July 9 (PIA) -- With the increasing number of terrorist group members who chose to surrender to the government’s fold during this coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the city government of Bayugan together with the Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Army (PA), National Housing Authority (NHA) and other concerned agencies have also launched the Home Defense Village.
The nine-hectare of land where the Home Defense Village will be completed is located in Sitio Amongon, Barangay Noli of Bayugan City.
The government aims to address the concerns and needs of the former rebels, as well as to promote their rights and welfare, hence, putting up this infrastructure that creates a conducive environment where they could start a new life.
Through this infrastructure provided to the beneficiaries, the LGU and concerned agencies are anticipating that this will give better opportunities for the former rebels for them to be able to live a normal life in the mainstream society.
According to Police Brigadier General Joselito Esquivel, Jr., regional director of PNP-Caraga, the working relationship and partnership between the government and former rebels are further strengthened as the latter directly get the services and programs intended for them from the different line agencies.
The nine-hectare of land where the Home Defense Village will be completed is located in Sitio Amongon, Barangay Noli of Bayugan City.
The government aims to address the concerns and needs of the former rebels, as well as to promote their rights and welfare, hence, putting up this infrastructure that creates a conducive environment where they could start a new life.
Through this infrastructure provided to the beneficiaries, the LGU and concerned agencies are anticipating that this will give better opportunities for the former rebels for them to be able to live a normal life in the mainstream society.
According to Police Brigadier General Joselito Esquivel, Jr., regional director of PNP-Caraga, the working relationship and partnership between the government and former rebels are further strengthened as the latter directly get the services and programs intended for them from the different line agencies.
Apart from that, the former rebels will also receive financial assistance under the government’s Enhanced-Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP).
“Live well in this new community where you and your family will start a new home. Encourage others who are still in the movement to surrender and live a peaceful life and a better tomorrow,” cited Esquivel.
Meanwhile, Bayugan City Mayor Kirk Asis stressed that it is but rightful and proper to give the former rebels another chance to start anew with their respective family in an environment that is safe, peaceful and productive.
“Among other projects that we will establish, this one is also very helpful for our FRs and locals who we wanted to have a home in a peaceful community. We will continue to provide what our constituents the programs and services they deserve,” Asis said. (JPG/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1047123
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