Kalinaw News: 14 former NPA rebels receive aid from government through E-CLIP program

Posted to the Kalinaw News (Jun 27, 2021): 14 former NPA rebels receive aid from government through E-CLIP program

Camp Leon Kilat, Tanjay City, Negros Oriental – Fourteen (14) Former Rebels (FRs) received financial and livelihood assistance through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP). The awarding ceremony was held at the Convention Center, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental on June 24, 2021.

Each of the FR received immediate assistance worth Php 15,000.00 and six (6) of them received livelihood assistance worth Php 50,000.00, while four (4) FRs with firearms remuneration.

Hon. Roel R. Degamo, E-CLIP Committee Chair and Col. Leonardo I. Peña, Commander 302nd Infantry Brigade formally turned over the cash assistance to the beneficiaries.

The distribution of the assistance is part of the government program for the former Communist Terrorist Group members who returned to the fold of the law and chose to live peacefully with their families.

Meanwhile, Hon Degamo lauded the beneficiaries for making the right decision to surrender to the government and abandoned the armed struggle. He emphasized that the provincial government strongly campaigns to achieve a genuine peace and progress in Negros Oriental.

“In partnership with other government agencies, we are doing everything to address the insurgency problem in the province. Likewise, we are working together to attain our goal of insurgency-free Negros Island,” Degamo said.

Mr. Leocadio T. Trovela, Director DILG-Region 7 also said in his message that through the help of the government’s E-CLIP, the FRs could start their life together with their loved ones.

Moreover, Sec. Michael Lloyd L Dino, Office of the Presidential Adviser for the Visayas welcomed the former rebels and conveyed his heartfelt gratitude.

“The Executive Order 70 is promulgated to centralize all government efforts to reintegrate former rebels and maximize socio-economic and political impact in the communities,” Dino added.

Furthermore, Col. Peña, reminded the former rebels to use the financial and livelihood assistance wisely in order to sustain their daily living.

“This is our plea to the other members of Communist Terrorist Groups in the island of Negros; lay down your arms peacefully and let the government help you to live normally with your family.”

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