30 rebel returnees receive assistance from government’s CLIP program

From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 5): 30 rebel returnees receive assistance from government’s CLIP program

TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte -- Thirty rebel returnees recently received monetary assistance through the Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP) of the government.

The former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were given a total of PHP65,000 cash assistance to build their livelihood as they start a new life.

In his message, Governor Rodolfo del Rosario expressed his joy the former rebels decided to return to the fold of the law.

“The province is always ready to help so that you can come back to your normal life, back into the folds of the law,” the governor said.

Two of the beneficiaries gave their grateful response, conveying their appreciation to the government for giving them the opportunity to lead a normal life after spending years in the revolutionary movement.

CLIP is a program under the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process which aims to give customized package and livelihood assistance to facilitate mainstreaming of former rebels as productive citizens.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=789955