Posted to Kalinaw News (Dec 1, 2020): 17 Former Rebels receive cash assistance thru Agusan del Sur PTF-ELCAC
Seventeen Former Rebels who voluntarily surrendered to the forces of 26th Infantry (Ever Onward) Battalion received cash assistance amounting to ten thousand pesos each from the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, today at PSWD Office, Patin-ay, Prosperidad, ADS.
The PSWD which form part of the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) headed by Hon. Santiago B. Cane Jr., Provincial Governor of ADS generously released the cash assistance as a part of the livelihood program under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program which is designed to provide livelihood benefits for the former members of the CPP-NPA-NDF and Militia ng Bayan to restore their allegiance to the Philippine government.
The 17 FRs were just few amongst our enlightened brothers and sisters who finally went back to the mainstream of the government and living a more peaceful life since their surrender. Aside from the cash assistance, they also received food packs and goods. “Dako kaayo akong pasalamat tungod sa sunod sunod nga benepisyo nga among nadawat gikan sa gobyerno. Kining maong kantidad daku na kaayo ug gikatabang sa among pamilya aron kami maka sukad sa among pag plastar sa among bag-o nga kinabuhi.”, AKA Jack said.
The 26IB under the command of Lt. Col. Reynald Romel A. Goce in collaboration with the PSWD led by Ms. Razel Montemor facilitated the enrollment of the FRs to the ECLIP which will cover their reintegration, immediate, livelihood, educational and housing benefits. “We are committed to help and assist the needs of our brothers and sisters who went back to the fold of law in their new beginning. The government will help you in providing what you need to start a new life.” Ms. Montemor said.
Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Goce praised and expressed his gratitude to the PTF-ELCAC in its active and unending support in implementing the EO70. “The PTF-ELCAC of ADS is exhibiting its good character by showing full commitment in implementing the EO70. As our peace partners, we are glad working with the Provincial Government of ADS in attaining lasting peace in our province.”, he said.
“The government is more than willing to assist those who want to come back in the folds of law. Once they surrender, we will be providing them the government programs and initiatives that would help them in re-building a more peaceful life together with their loved ones.”, Lt. Col. Goce ended.
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