 links: http://www.army.mil.ph/pr/2013/aug/140813.html Former Rebel in Paquibato Benefits from Gun for Peace Cash Assistance
Brgy Malabog, Paquibato District, Davao City
– Former NPA rebel receives 30,000 Pesos as part of the AFP's Guns for
Peace Program, in Paquibato District last August 12, 2013.
A milestone in the AFPs Guns for
Peace Program as Tony Ingay, a former member of the Pulang Bagani
Company under the command of Leoncio Pitao operating in the hinterlands
of Paquibato District, Davao City. On his message of gratitude, Mr.
Ingay have told his constituents the circumstances of his surrender and
how 69th Infantry Battalion have helped him to start a new life far from
the worries of being haunted by the law. He said that the soldiers have
been true to its mandate to respect the Human Rights of every
individual either civilians or former combatants. He assured that the
cash assistance he received will be spent wisely for his livelihood. He
told that he will start his own backyard piggery in which will not help
his own family but rather his lumad brothers in So. Malamboon,
BrgyMalabog, Paquibato District, Davao City. In his parting words, he
encourages former rebels to surrender and avail the gun for peace
program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Accordingly, many have wanted to
surrender their firearms yet felt hesitant that the government will fail
to fulfill its promise to grant assistance to those who wanted to start
a new life. Every firearm has an equivalent value depending on the
serviceability and caliber of the firearms.
LTC INOCENCIO I PASAPOTE,
Commanding Officer of 69IB, congratulated Mr. Tony Ingay for his moral
courage to stand to what he thinks best for himself and his family. He
urges other members to the New People's Army to withdraw their support
to the Communist Movement on armed struggle and return to the mean
stream of the society. Armed struggle was not the ultimate solution to
their problems. COL BUENAVENTURA PASCUAL, Commander of 1003rd Infantry
Brigade, assured the residents of Paquibato District, Davao City that he
and his subordinates will adhere to the provisions on the respect of
Human Rights and will always open its doors to those who wish to return
to the folds of law. He said that like Mr Tony Ingay, they shall be
treated well and he will be assisted to avail the Comprehensive Localize
Integration Program.
The awarding ceremony was held
during the commemoration program of the International Humanitarian Law
Month conducted at Brgy Malabog, Paquibato District, Davao City last
August 12, 2013 at about 10 o'clock in the morning.
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