21 ex-rebels get P1.2-M livelihood aid in DavSur

At least 21 former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels have received over PHP1.2 million worth of assistance under the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program in Davao del Sur province on Monday. Lt. Col. Ezra Balagtey, the

Army’s 39th Infantry Battalion commander, said 19 ex-rebels received PHP65,000 livelihood assistance each, while two only qualified for the PHP15,000 immediate assistance during the distribution activity at the provincial coliseum in Digos City.

“We are thankful for the continuing effort of our partner agencies and the provincial government of Davao Del Sur to mainstream these former rebels,” Balagtey said in an interview Monday.

The turnover was facilitated by the Davao Del Sur’s Provincial

By MAYA M. PADILLO FEX-REBELS, P10