Kalinaw News: Former rebel receives P518K worth of firearms renumeration

Posted to Kalinaw News (Dec 89, 2020): Former rebel receives P518K worth of firearms renumeration

An amount of Five hundred eighteen thousand pesos was received by a former rebel earlier today, December 4, 2020 through the Firearms Remuneration Program for surrendering eleven (11) high- powered firearms to the government. Hon. Jayvee Tyron L. Uy, Governor of Davao de Oro personally handed the check in an awarding ceremony held at the headquarters of 66th Infantry (KABALIKAT) Battalion in Brgy Cabinuangan, New Bataan, Davao de Oro which was also participated by the heads of local government agencies and Philippine Army units.

The firearms remuneration is one of the many grants provided under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program or E-CLIP of the Department of Interior and Local Government that can be availed by former rebels who voluntarily surrender their firearms. This is part of the initiatives of the government to encourage armed members to go back to the folds of the law and yield their firearms which have been used by the Communist Terrorist Groups in waging intimidation and terror in the communities.

In his statement, Mr. Noel C. Duarte, Provincial Director of DILG Davao de Oro emphasized that the remuneration received by the former rebel is twice the appraised cash value of the firearms based on the existing implementing guidelines of E-CLIP and undergone validation by the duly authorized body.

Colonel Krishnamurti A. Mortela, 701st Infantry Brigade Commander of Philippine Army said in his message that the government’s effort to help those who submit themselves to the folds of the law is sincere and that the members of the CTG can trust the government especially the Philippine Army to support them as they go back to the mainstream society.”

On the other hand, Gov. Uy highlighted that the said activity is a milestone achieved by the provincial government marking the 2nd year of the implementation of Executive Order 70 and PTF-ELCAC. Moreover, it served as a solid evidence that E-CLIP is not a fraud or a mere propaganda as what the Communist group claims but a legitimate program that provides an opportunity for those who want to surrender to live a peaceful life with their families.

During his response message, the former rebel expressed his utmost appreciation for all the efforts of the local government and the Philippine Army for him and his family. He said that, “The life I have now is far better than when I was still part of the NPA. Everyday, I would ask myself if I would survive or die. With God’s mercy, despite the years I have spent in the revolution, He still gave me a chance to live and reunite with my family. Indeed, the government is really there to help us. Rest assured that I will use this money for good. The nine years that I have spent as a rebel ends here. From now on, I promise to dedicate my life serving my family and the government.

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