TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government of Northern Samar has provided P1.12 million in financial and livelihood assistance to 28 former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) currently housed at Balay Darangpan, a halfway house established to support their reintegration into society.
Each beneficiary, who returned to the fold of the law, received P40,000 under the Local Social Integration Program, which includes financial aid, livelihood training, firearm remuneration, and other social services.
This marks the 8th batch of former rebels assisted through Balay Darangpan, which is located in Catarman, since its inception.
Vice Governor Clarence Dato led the distribution of assistance, joined by members of the Provincial Task Force Balik Loob (PTF-BL), including representatives from the Department of the Interior and Local Government, the Philippine National Police, the Philippine Army, the Provincial Legal Office, and faith-based organizations.
The provincial government aims to foster lasting peace and stability in Northern Samar by helping former rebels transition to civilian life and become productive members of their communities.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
