Kalinaw News: Former rebels in Tagum City receive livelihood assistance from the government

Posted to Kalinaw News (May 3, 2021): Former rebels in Tagum City receive livelihood assistance from the government



San Agustin, Tagum City – 75 former rebels (FRs) residing at Freedom Residences received livelihood starter kits provided by TESDA Region XI in partnership with LGU Tagum, 10th Civil-Military Operations Battalion (10CMOBn) and various Civil Society Organization (CSO) on May 1, 2021 at Multi-purpose Covered Gym, Freedom Residences, Brgy Cuambogan, Tagum City.

The livelihood kits will be used in the establishment of Herbal Wellness Community Garden that will be put up inside the compound of 10CMOBn. It aims to empower the FRs and will serve as an avenue for their economic sustainability, as well as of the community.

The said former rebels were educated and trained by TESDA with the basic knowledge on the standard practice of herbal production, processing and utilization of herbal/medicinal plants and subsequently made these into herbal products such as; dishwashing liquid, detergent and hand soap among others.

Mrs. Gemma Quiroga, one of the beneficiaries, thanked the government for the unending support. This opportunity, according to her, proves that the government is true to their words in helping them after they laid down their arms and be part of the mainstream society.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Isagani G Nato, Commander 10CMOBn, expressed his gratitude to the partner agencies, “I would like to thank the government agencies, the LGU Tagum and our partner stakeholders for their continued support in organizing and providing programs that would greatly benefit our former rebels.”

This program is part of the EO Nr. 70 the so-called Whole-of-Nation Approach to End Local Communist Armed Conflict that prioritizes Former Rebels and Indigenous People (IP) in giving basic needs and services.

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