Former rebels in Eastern Samar receive cash and livelihood assistance

By DPAO, 8ID PA
September 24, 2015

CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan City – Eleven Former Rebels (FR) who surrendered to 14th Infantry Battalion received immediate cash and livelihood assistance thru Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP) during the Provincial Peace and Order Meeting at PGO Conference Hall Provincial Capitol, Borongan City, Eastern Samar on September 23, 2015.

The former rebels availed the Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP) of the government and received an initial P15,000 immediate cash assistance and P50,000 livelihood assistance after the documentation and livelihood seminar program which was facilitated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

It can be recalled that an NPA rebel also surrendered in Eastern Samar last week. He will also avail the same CLIP program of the government to start a new life in our society.

The activity was attended by Governor Conrado B. Nicart Jr. of Eastern Samar; Col. Perfecto Rimando, 801st Brigade Commander; Lt. Col. Peter Burgonio, Commanding Officer of 14IB; Estla F. Afable, OIC, PSWDO; Emy Bonifacio from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP); PSSupt. Romeo Campomanes, Provincial Director ESPPO and the media.

The awarding of cash assistance to the former rebels reflects Eastern Samar’s commitment for a just and lasting peace in the province.

Governor Conrado B. Nicart Jr. of Eastern Samar led the awarding and distribution of checks to the former rebels and subsequently led the pledge of peace and peace board signing by the PPOC participants as a covenant for peace in the province.

Major General Jet B. Velarmino, Commander 8ID, lauded the efforts of the troops in Eastern Samar for a job well done. Further, he reiterated that this is a clear manifestation of a strong desire for a lasting peace by the people of Eastern Samar and the whole of Region 8.