From Kalinaw News (Jul 21, 2022): Davao del Sur opens 3rd Former Rebel Live-in Training and Deradicalization
MAKILALA, COTABATO – Provincial Task Force In Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) of Davao del Sur opened its 3rd batch of Former Rebels Live-in Training and Deradicalization in a ceremony on July 20, 2022 at Mindanao Rural Life Center, Brgy. Kinuskusan, Bansalan, Davao del Sur.
The 3-month program which is called Tupad Pangako Program (TPP) will cater a total of 25 Former Rebel (FR) participants.
They will be given series of lectures, trainings and workshops to be able to understand the platform and to acquire various skills to be used as they indulge into the reality and be part of their communities anew.
Modules include Enhance Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) that provides assistance, knowledge, and skills necessary for starting a new life; Deradicalization to reorient and reorganize the mindset of the Former Rebels (FRs) and acknowledge the legitimacy of the government; and Livelihood & Spiritual Program to provide skills and knowledge in pursuing a sustainable livelihood that will serve as foundation for the FRs as they reintegrate into society.
The said opening ceremony was attended by key people who were behind the materialization of the said program led by the former Davao del Sur Governor Marc Cagas
During his speech, Cagas express his happiness on the decision of the FR which greatly contributed to the declaration of Davao del Sur as an insurgency free province.
“I am in awe that we all are working together to make this activity possible and enduring. May we continue to work together, and I would like also to extend my gratitude to our friends who are again putting your trust to the Philippine government and taking part in maintaining an insurgency free province. Rest assured that we shall be with you in your endeavors until you are be able to stand on your own and be progressive.” Cagas expressed
On the other hand, alias Allan, former member of Regional Sentro De Grabedad, Regional Operation Command, Far South Mindanao Region could not contain his joy that he had been one of the fortunate recipients of the program. He said, “I am very thankful for this opportunity. I did not regret that I surrender because I know the government will take care of us. I hope that with this program there will many rebels who surrender so that everyone of us will work together to have a a peaceful and progressive country.”
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