Leandria P.
Pagunsan
DUMAGUETE CITY,
May 27 (PIA) -- Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP) in Negros
Oriental recently turned-over immediate and livelihood assistance in the
amount of P15,000 and 50,000 respectively to 33 Former Rebels (FR).
Gracing the ocassion
were Governor Roel Degamo, Maj. General Rey Leonardo Guerrero, Commander of the
3rd Infantry Division, Philippine Army (PA), Col. Allan Martin, Commander,
302nd Brigade, PA, PSSUPT Reynold Andot of the Negros Oriental Provincial
Police Office and Department of Interior and Local Government Provincial
Director Dennis Quiñones.
In behalf of the CLIP
committee, Gov. Degamo distributed the financial assistance in a form of checks
to the 33 former rebels.
Degamo, in his
speech, welcomed and felt honored that the 33 former rebels re-integrated
themselves back to the folds of law.
The governor also encouraged
them to use properly the financial assistance of P65,000 given to them so
they can start a new way of life and be partners in sustaining the
development programs of the provincial government and hopefully become
productive members of the community.
He said that it is
through the government's effort in bringing basic services and support to the
people especially in the rural areas that peace can be truly achieved.
He urged the former
rebels to be partners in sustaining development programs all for the good of
the people in Negros Oriental.
Col. Allan Martin,
commander of the 302nd brigade, also urged formers rebels to be extra cautious
with the money and not to be influenced to return to the rebel movement.
One of the former
rebels, Jessie Dacal-dacal, conveyed his message of thanks to the
provincial government, the Philippine Army and to the rest of the CLIP
committee members for the trust and confidence in their decision of
re-integrating themselves back to the community and most especially for
the financial assistance extended to them. (rmn/lpp/PIA7/Negros
Oriental)