By JONG
CADION
PAGADIAN
CITY (July 18, 2019) - Sixty-four former rebels received Kabuhayan Starter Kits
from the combined efforts of the 103rd Infantry (HARIBON) Brigade and the
Department of Labor and Employment in a civic program held at the brigade’s
headquarters on Tuesday (July 16).
Major
Arvin G, Encinas, WesMinCom spokesperson disclosed that former Local Terrorist
Group members from Lanao del Sur and Misamis Oriental were aided with farming
livelihood grants; six cellular phone accessories business starter kits; 35
rice trading; one package of vulcanizing equipment, and 36 sari-sari store
business starter kits.
"We
are fulfilling our commitment to the FRs for them to fully reintegrate to the
mainstream society," said Ms. Criste Perpekto, DOLE Supervising Labor and
Employment Officer.
According to Alinor Montic, one of the FRs,
"Masaya kami at sa pag-uwi namin ay mayroon na kaming panimula sa bagong
buhay".
In his message, 103rd Infantry Brigade
commander, Brigadier General Romeo Brawner Jr., said, "Pag nagkita-kita
tayo sana ay lumago na ang kabuhayan niyo."
“Mas
masarap mabuhay nang normal at maging partner sa kapayapaan at pag-unlad sa
komunidad kung saan kayo nakatira,” adds BGen Brawner.
The
joint activity of the LGU and the military is part of the government's
peace-building effort to prevent and counter violent extremism.
“I am
very much grateful of the overwhelming support of other government agencies in
our quest for peace in Western and Central Mindanao,”
Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana, WestMinCom Commander said.
“We
call on the rest of our brothers and sisters who are still contemplating to
come out and take advantage of the livelihood programs implemented by the
government,” LtGen Sobejana added.(With press release and photos from PAO WesMinCom)
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