In Northern Samar
CATARMAN, Northern Samar– A mark of its continued commitment to sustainable peace, the Provincial Government released immediate and livelihood assistance worth P1.12 million to 28 peacebuilders Monday, February 10, at the provincial capitol.
The recipients are currently enrolled in Balay Darangpan, the 8th batch since this half-way home for peacebuilders started operations.
Each received immediate assistance and livelihood assistance amounting to P40,000 funded under the Local Social Integration Program of the provincial government (LSIP).
Leading the distribution of assistance was Vice Governor Clarence Dato representing the provincial government, attended by other members and representatives of the Provincial Task Force Balik Loob (PTF-BL).
The LSIP is a continuing initiative of the provincial government to help former rebels reintegrate with the community by offering financial aid, literacy and livelihood training, firearm remuneration, and other social services, hoping to achieve overall peace and stability among communities in Northern Samar by redirecting and leading new lives.
Also present in the distribution were DILG NSPO Program Manager, Eduardo Diaz; PLTCol Antonio Montanio of NSPPO; CPL Noriel L. Rebangcos from 803rd BDE; 1st Lt. Kenneth Mark Juan from 20th IB; PLO representative, Atty. Janil Jay Equiza; and Pastor Peter Paul Reynaldo, Founder of Sinag ng Hilaga.
(THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF NORTHERN SAMAR)
