Abra builds halfway house for former rebels

From the Philippine Information Agency (Oct 8, 2020): Abra builds halfway house for former rebels (By Christian Allister G. Tubadeza) 

LAGANGILANG, Abra, Oct. 8(PIA) -- A newly constructed halfway house is now officially open to all former rebels in the province.

Governor Maria Jocelyn Bernos, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Abra Director Millicent Cariño, Abra Police Provincial Office Director Christopher Acop and 24th Infantry Battalion Commanding Officer LtC Ulysis V. Laude led the inauguration of facility last September 29.

The construction of the building located at the base of the 24thIB Sitio Barbarit, Brgy. Tagodtod, in this town, was funded by DILG. It is part of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) of the government through the initiative of the Provincial Government of Abra.

Luade said the halfway house will serve as a shelter for all former rebels as they begin their rehabilitation journey back to mainstream society. There they will undergo series of transformation activities and livelihood trainings.

The Governor praised the members of the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflicts for their active involvement in the project as part of their approach in combating insurgency in Abra. (JDP/CAGT – PIA CAR, Abra)

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