Posted to Kalinaw News (Dec 9, 2020): Government awards 1.6 Million worth E-CLIP benefits to Former Rebels in Misamis Oriental
CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental- The Department of Interior and Local Integration (DILG) released 1.6 Million worth of cash assistance to Former Rebels (FRs) in Misamis Oriental during a ceremonial awarding held at Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan De Oro City yesterday, December 07, 2020.
The said awarding was conducted during the RTF-ELCAC meeting which was graced by Hon. Jose Ruperto Martin M Andanar, Secretary of Presidential Communication Operations Office (PCOO) as well as the Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security (CORDS-10). Moreover, the activity was attended by Major General Andres C Centino, Commander of 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division, Director Arnel M Agabe CESO III, Regional Director of DILG-10, Mr. Jhunleymar Abella, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer, and Lieutenant Colonel Ricky L Canatoy, Commanding Officer of 58th Infantry Battalion (58IB).
The beneficiaries composed of 16 FRs in which two (2) received firearms remuneration amounting to Php 270,000 and fourteen (14) received Php 50,000 each for their livelihood assistance under the Enhanced Comprehensive and Local Integration Program. They were few among the enlightened individuals who finally returned to the folds of the law after being deceived by the Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs).
The activity is one of the strategies of the government to show its relentless effort in ending local communist armed conflict. These benefits do not serve as an end, rather as a means to aid the FRs in securing them as they go back to the mainstream society.
Meanwhile, Director Arnel Agabe lauded our FRs for heeding the call of the government to lay down their arms and return to the folds of the law. “We, the government will remain steadfast to perform our mandated task and give our best effort just to assist the former rebels in every positive way our respective agencies can offer,” said Director Agabe.
On the other hand, Lt. Col. Ricky L Canatoy, Commanding Officer of 58IB said, “The government is sincere in helping our FRs return to the mainstream society and start a new and peaceful life with their families. Together with other government agencies, we will continue our efforts to ensure that the welfare and rights of the FRs are at utmost priority. Likewise, we will give what is due to those who desire to go back to the folds of the law. But for those who wish to continue their armed struggle, we make sure that the army units will hunt you down.”
The E-CLIP is a complete package program for our brothers and sisters who have decided to abandon armed struggle and return to the fold of the law. It is a peacebuilding and social protection program that provides interventions to FRs in becoming productive citizens of society.
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