Former rebels received financial and goods assistance under the local social integration program

By 63rd Infantry Battalion, 8ID PA
July 25, 2012

CATARMAN, Northern Samar  –  In line with the Local Social Integration Program under the Provincial Ordinance No. 5 and 8 and Executive Order No. 06 of the Provincial Government of Northern Samar through the effort of Governor Paul A Daza and in collaboration with the different government agencies together with the 803rd Infantry Brigade and 63rd Infantry (Innovator) Battalion spearheaded the awarding of Financial Assistance to the former rebels in the province of Northern Samar.

The awarding ceremony was held at the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office on July 18, 2012 which was attended by Ms. Carmen H Mejia, PSWD Officer of Northern Samar, DILG Provincial Director Valentine Bajet, Rev. Fr. Fred I Placa, Pastoral Director of the Diocese of Catarman, PSupt. Owen Andarino of NSPPO, Provincial Treasurer Allan Valencia, Mario G. Lacurom, 803rd Deputy Brigade Commander and LTC. Dante R. Barotilla, Commanding Officer of 63rd Infantry (Innovator) Battalion.

The awarding of the immediate assistance in the form of check was given to Jeddy Mejos Morado, Terista Quilicol and Abner Cantong, who surrendered to 63rdIB last January and May of this year, and two (2) others from the 1st District of the Province, who surrendered at 20 IB in Lope De Vega.

The purpose of said distribution of financial assistance is to give chance to former rebels to rejoin the mainstream of society and to provide a peaceful avenue, to help eradicate the armed rebel organizations in the province and to address their legal, economic and psycho-social needs and create opportunities for a change to be a productive citizens in the country, and their transition to peaceful civilian life.