The former regular NPAs received a total of P65,000 each. The supporters, on the other hand, received P15,000 each as part of the government support as they reintegrated back into society. 

Provincial Social Welfare Development E-CLIP focal person Joerine Tan said that the FRs mostly stated that they would use the assistance received from the government as an investment for their chosen livelihood. 

“Some of them said that they will use the money to buy a motorcycle because most of them are living in the upland areas. Aside from personal use, they will also use it as ‘habal-habal’ as a source of their income. While some of them will invest it on poultry farming, and others on abaca farming,” Tan said in Hiligaynon.

“Alias Boy said that both of his parents were also members of the underground movement which is why during his childhood years he thought that it was just normal to be part of the group,” Tan added.

Tan also said that because most of the FRs in the upland areas were just encouraged by the group and just thought it was alright, their awareness about the government is not the same compared to those living in lowland areas. 

Most of the FRs are from Tapaz and Jamindan town, while some are from Cuartero.