Kalinaw News: Government continues to give assistance; 55 Former Rebels receive E-CLIP benefits in Bukidnon

From Kalinaw News (Feb 6, 2021): Government continues to give assistance; 55 Former Rebels receive E-CLIP benefits in Bukidnon



IMPASUGONG, Bukidnon. February 6 – Due to the relentless effort of the government to provide assistance, a total of 55 Former Rebels (FRs) who surrendered in Bukidnon received PhP 2.1 million worth of Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) benefits on February 3, 2021 at Kaamulan Folk Theater, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Of the 55 FRs, five (5) voluntarily surrendered to the 8th Infantry Battalion (8IB). They were all former members of Milisya ng Bayan and they received immediate cash assistance worth PhP15,000.00 each. The assistance came from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) through its E-CLIP program in support of the FRs reintegration to the mainstream society and in order for them to initially support their families and start anew.

The awarding was graced by Provincial Administrator Atty. Jay Albarece representing the Provincial E-CLIP Chairperson, Gov. Jose Ma Zubiri; Provincial Director Carmelo Libot, E-CLIP Focal Person; PLTC Daryl Aranton; Maj Gen Andres Centino, Commander of 4th Infantry Division; Brigadier Gen Ferdinand Barandon, Commander of 403rd Infantry Brigade; Lt Col Edgardo Talaroc Jr, Commanding Officer, 8IB, and other members of the E-CLIP Committee.

The FRs expressed their gratitude as they received the E-CLIP assistance. Alias Chito said, “Mapasalamaton kami sa gobyerno alang sa tabang nga among nadawat. Daku kini nga tabang aron mauswag ang among kahimtang sa pag panginabuhi.” (We are grateful to the government for the assistance we’ve received. This assistance is of great help to uplift our living condition.)

“Ang kwarta nga inyong nadawat usa kini ka regalo sa gobyerno kaninyo alang sa pagbiya ninyo sa daan nga pamaagi ug pagpangita sa bag-o,” said Atty Jay Albarece. (The money you have received symbolizes as gift from the government for leaving the old ways and in finding a new one.)

Lt. Col. Edgardo V. Talaroc Jr., Commanding Officer of the 8IB stressed that the government is doing its best to relentlessly provide assistance to those who decided to go back to the government. He further said, “Kini ang usa ka pamatuod nga ang gobyerno dili gapasagad sa mga kanhing rebelde nga nibalik na sa sabakan sa gobyerno. Gamita ninyo kining tabang nga inyuhang nadawat aron masugdan ang bag-o ug mapauswag ang inyong kahimtang sa pagpamuyo.” (This is one proof that the government never neglects former rebels who returned to the folds of the law. Use the assistance you have received to start anew with your family and to alleviate your living condition.)

“Og 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 kanhi rebelde ug ilang mga pamilya nga gusto nga mobiya sa armadong pakigbisog ug mobalik na sa sabakan sa balaod,” said Brigadier General Ferdinand T Barandon. (Once again, we urge all remaining CNT members to surrender, lay down your arms, and live peacefully with your families. The government has an E-CLIP program that provides a complete package to the former rebels and their families who decide to abandon the armed struggle and return to the folds of the law.)

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