2 ex-rebels take steps to rebuild lives

From Panay News (Mar 31, 2023): 2 ex-rebels take steps to rebuild lives

ROXAS City – Two former rebels in Capiz received P130,000 financial assistance from the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Livelihood Integration Program (E-CLIP) on March 24 at the provincial capitol here.

Each of them received P65,000 start-up capital.

The distribution of financial assistance was led by Gov. Fredenil Castro. He welcomed their decision to surrender and embrace a peaceful and productive life again.

For his part, Philippine Army’s 301st Infantry Brigade commander Col. Michael Samson said he hopes that all the assistance will be used by the beneficiaries in starting a productive life.

“Our government continuously offers many opportunities to help former rebels become productive individuals,” Samson said.

The government and the Army will continue to help the former rebels live progressively and peacefully with their families, he added.

In 2022, at least 53 Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) members and their mass supporters were neutralized through various local police stations as well as two Provincial Mobile Force Companies in partnership with the Philippine Army, according to the Capiz Police Provincial Office.

These included nine CTG members arrested, 20 rebels who surrendered to authorities and 24 CTG mass supporters who have withdrawn support from the communist group. (PIA- Capiz/PN)

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