Posted to Kalinaw News (Dec 16, 2020): Zambo Sibugay Inaugurates Halfway House
IPIL, ZSP – The Provincial Government of Zamboanga Sibugay inaugurated the PhP5-million Halfway House at Capitol Site, Ipil Heights, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Province, Tuesday morning, December 15, 2020.
The Halfway House is a joint project of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Provincial Government of Zamboanga Sibugay.
“The establishment will serve as a temporary housing facility for former rebels from the province who returned to the folds of law as they undergo transformational psychosocial recovery before they will be reintegrated to the mainstream society,” said Brig. Gen. Leonel Nicolas, Commander, 102nd Infantry Brigade.
Meanwhile, Gov. Wilter Y Palma encouraged the former rebels to continue to support the government’s plans and programs to end local communist insurgency.
“Kung walay kalinaw walay development. In this administration, nakita nato ang mga interventions na gipaabot sa ato na gikan sa taas, “said Gov. Palma. (Without peace there will be no development. In this administration, we have witnessed the interventions provided by the national goverment)”
Gov. Palma added, “Magtinabangay ta arun mahinay hinay nato na makabarog mo balik sa inyong kaugalingon.”
(Let us help each other, so that we can slowly assist you stand on your own feet again).
This will also serve as the training facility for livelihood programs, education and skills enhancement which is part of the packages under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program.
Also present during the activity are the following: Assistant Regional Director Arnel F Gudio, DILG IX; Engr. Mario Baterna, Provincial Director DILG ZSP; PCol Ronald Joseph V Ocaya, Provincial Director, ZSP Provincial Police Office; PARPO I Lorna Salera, DAR Zamboanga Sibugay Province; Lt. Col. Don Templonuevo, Commanding Officer, 44th Infantry Battalion; 13 Former Rebels; and 20 former Militia ng Bayan members.
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