They have seen the real situation
with their eyes wide open.
Communist insurgents have shunned
the life of violence and terroristic acts in lieu of a peace loving life with
family.
The record number of 22 thousand members
of the linked to the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National
Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) have surrendered and abandoned the local armed
struggle since 2016, is one of the many legacies by the Duterte administration.
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“Kasama sa Duterte legacy ang pagbalik loob ng mahigit 22,000 rebel returnees (Getting 22,000 rebels to return to
government fold is among Duterte’s legacies),” he said.
Citing government data, Andanar said about 6,418 former rebels were
given financial assistance while 879 former rebels were given housing assistance.
He also said about 24,982 former rebels and dependents have graduated
from skills training.
Andanar attributed these achievements to the government’s flagship
program for the reintegration of former members of the CPP-NPA-NDF, the
Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-Clip).
Under the E-Clip, each qualified rebel who surrendered will receive an
immediate financial assistance of PHP15,000, livelihood assistance of
PHP50,000, and reintegration assistance of PHP21,000. Firearms remuneration is
also given for each surrendered firearm.
“Tunay na
mas pinalawak at pinalakas natin ang mga programa para sa rebel returnees (We have certainly expanded and strengthened
programs for rebel returnees),” he added.
On April 16, Duterte renewed his call to communist insurgents to
surrender and reintegrate into mainstream society, reassuring them that they
would get assistance from the government.
“I hope that we would find peace with the communists. Ayokong makipag-away sa inyo (I do not want to fight you),” he said. “You know, you can fight
53 years in the making. You want another 53 years? And you think you can win a
barangay (village) or a city? Not in a million years. Mabuti pa bumaba na lang
kayo (It’s better for you to just surrender).
He also expressed hope that the next administration would succeed in
talking peace with communist rebels who have been fighting with the government
for more than five decades.
“Hindi kayo maghinto, mag-away talaga tayo (We will fight each other if you do not stop). But we were
friends. We were friends. Were na kasi tapos na (because it’s all in the past). But I hope that whoever comes in
next after me, they would try to reconnect and I pray that it (peace talks)
would succeed,” he added.
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