Gov. Jayvee Tyron Uy announced in a media forum at Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City that Compostela Valley’s implementation of Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP) is still upbeat as 35 rebel returnees received financial assistance to start their lives anew.
“We also assured them and their families support from different agencies in the government for their continuous integration in the community,” said Uy.
According to a press statement, the provincial governor together with Brig. Gen. Macairog S. Alberto, and DILG Provincial Director Noel Duarte led the giving of checks worth P15,000.00 each and a total of P504,000.00 to the former rebels who turned over low and high-powered firearms on February 10, 2017 at the Governor’s Office, provincial capitol.
Gov. Uy, who is also the Regional Peace and Order Council Chairperson, called on the insurgents to return to the folds of law, assuring them of government support and continuous implementation of the program.
The governor is looking forward to more rebel returnees especially now that Davao Region is subject to more economic developments which can provide more job opportunities for the local community.
The event was also witnessed by other officials and Brigade Commanders who assisted in the facilitation of the surrenderees including 25th IB Commander LTC. Ismael Mandanas of Monkayo, 46th IB Commander LTC Michael Licyayo of Pantukan, and 71st IB Commander LTC. Davice Christopher Mercado of Mawab.
The CLIP under the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is a national program for rebels who want to go back to the folds of the law and help them live normal lives. The program provides financial assistance and even health and education assistance packages to the returnees.
