ROXAS CITY, Capiz (PIA) -- Two former rebels in the province received P130,000.00 financial assistance from the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Livelihood Integration Program (E-CLIP), March 24, at the Provincial Capitol, here.

Each of them received P65,000.00 as a start up capital in starting a new and peaceful life.

For his part, 301st Infantry Brigade commander Col. Michael Samson said he hopes that all the assistance provided by the government will be used in renewing and starting a productive life in the community.

“Our government continuously offers many opportunities to help the former rebels to become productive individuals," Samson said, adding that the government and the Army will continue to look forward to help the former CTG combatants to live progressively and peacefully with their families.

In 2022, at least 53 Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) members and its mass supporters were neutralized by the policemen through its various local police stations as well as two Provincial Mobile Force Companies and partnership with the Philippine Army based on the Capiz Police Provincial Office records.

These include nine CTG members arrested, 20 rebels who surrendered to authorities and 24 CTG mass supporters who have withdrawn support from the communist group. (JBG/AAL/PIA Capiz)