From the Philippine Information Agency (Aug 24): Rebel-returnees receive livelihood assistance
Twenty three rebel-returnees received earlier today at the office of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Provincial Capitol Center, Tagum City, checks worth P 50,000 for their livelihood assistance.
DILG Provincial Director Alex Roldan said that the assistance was part of the Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP).
Director Roldan said that the CLIP is government program for the rebels, who want to surrender and to return to normal lives by reintegrating themselves in the society through financial, health and education assistance packages.
Roldan bared that there were actually 30 rebel-returnees, however, the other seven returnees had already received P 65,000 last July 28 in a formal turn-over attended by Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario.
He added that during the 23 rebel returnees got only an initial of P15,000 during the formal turn-over.
Roldan told the rebel-returnees that those who turned over firearm will receive another cash-package.
“The amount will range maybe from P40,000 to P250,000 depending on the firearms,” he said.
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/2871440387186/rebel-returnees-receive-livelihood-assistance
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