From the Manila Times (Jul 7, 2021): 7 rebels surrender in Davao Oriental (By Ruth Palo)
Seven more members of the New People's Army (NPA) in Davao Oriental joined the growing list of individuals in the province who chose to return to the folds of the law.The former rebels were welcomed by Gov. Nelson Dayanghirang in a ceremony dubbed as "Pag-uli: Acceptance ceremony of returning rebels" on Monday at the Provincial Capitol.
Dayanghirang also handed over P100,000 to each surrenderer as a cash gift.
The civilians who negotiated for their surrender also received P50,000 each.
One of the seven surrenderers yielded an ultimax submachine gun.
The returning rebels will be part of the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (Eclip).
Under the Eclip, former rebels will receive financial and livelihood assistance, remuneration for the surrendered firearms and other support packages from various government agencies.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/07/07/news/regions/7-rebels-surrender-in-davao-oriental/1806010
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