IMPASUGONG, Bukidnon — PhP 1.7M worth of financial aid were given to 38 former rebels at Kaamulan Folk Theater, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon last August 13, 2020.
Each Former Rebel received an immediate financial assistance worth PhP 15,000.00 and livelihood assistance worth PhP 50,000.00. Ten of the 38 FRs voluntarily surrendered to the 8th Infantry “Dependable” Battalion (8IB). Of the 10, seven are members of the New People’s Army (NPA) while three are members of the Militia ng Bayan.
One of the FRs identified as “Jer,” is now a part of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit Active Auxilliary (CAA).
He said, “Sobra akong kalipay ug pasalamat sa gobyerno sa ilang kinasingkasing nga pagdawat ug paghatag og daghang suporta. Kani-adto nga ako anaa sa armado nga nagatuo sa sayop nga idolohiya, sa sayop nga pamunuan, karon, usa na ako ka hingpit nga CAA nga naga serbisyo sa among komunidad sa atong nag inusarang gobyerno, ang gobyerno sa Pilipinas.”
[I am very happy and thankful to the government for providing me utmost support. I was struggling when I was part of the armed group. I believed in the wrong ideology and the wrong leadership. Now, I am proud to be part of the CAA. I am proud to serve our community and the only true government; the Philippine government]
Hon. Jose Ma Zubiri Jr, Provincial Chairman of E-CLIP Committee and Provincial Governor of Bukidnon said, “Malipayon ako nga kamo nakadawat na sa pinansyal na tabang nga inyong magamit para mag sugod sa bag-ong kinabuhi. Kini nga probinsya padayon nga maghatag sa mga interbensyon nga kinahanglan nimo aron masuportahan ang imong pamilya.”
[I am glad that you’ve received the assistance that you will use to start a new life. This province will continue to provide interventions that you need to support your families.]
8th Infantry Battalion Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Edgardo V Talaroc Jr said, “Ug sa makausa pa, kami nagahangyo sa mga nahibilin nga mga membro sa Communist New People’s Army Terrorists (CNTs) nga mu surender na, buhii na ang inyong mga armas ug magpuyo nga malinawon kauban ang inyong pamilya. Ang gobyerno adunay E-CLIP nga maghatag og kumpleto na tabang para sa mga rebelde ug ilang mga pamilya nga gusto na mobiya sa armadong pakigbisog ug mobalik na sa sabakan sa balaod.”
[Once again, we urge all remaining CNT members to surrender. Lay down your arms, and live peacefully with your families. The government has E-CLIP for those who decide to abandon the armed struggle and return to the folds of the law. This program provides a complete package for rebels and their families to start a new life.
Last July 20, 2020, a total of 67 FRs received a total of PhP 2.5 M worth of financial aid in Bukidnon. Twenty-two of the 67 FRs surrendered to the 8IB.
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