Sixty-two former rebels in Agusan del Norte received the Livelihood Settlement Grant from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga at the Agusan del Norte Provincial Training Center, Butuan City on October 12, 2022. The distribution of livelihood grants is part of the implementation of Executive Order 70, Series of 2018 continue reading : 62 former rebels receive livelihood grants from DSWD
“Kaypee” has been an activist and part of the New People’s Army (NPA) since 2006. She joined the group because she was swayed by the promise of having a better life. Kaypee believed in this. She felt that they were her family. Working with the NPA, Kaypee served as medical staff of the group. As continue reading : Of living freely and peacefully
Growing up, “Jumong”, not his real name, had always wanted to become a soldier. Sadly, Jumong did not achieve his dream. Instead, he became a member of the New People’s Army. Just like the story of other former rebels, Jumong opted to join the rebel group with the hopes of having a better life. Jumong continue reading : Choosing the right track
In its relentless pursuit to support the National Government’s implementation of Executive Order 70, series of 2018, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga disbursed P3.12 million worth of Livelihood Settlement Grant to 156 former rebels in the Caraga Region. Through the Sustainable Livelihood Program, the Department handed Php20,000 to each continue reading : 156 former rebels get livelihood aid
In its commitment to continuously help families affected by the wrath of Typhoon Odette, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga distributed the Livelihood Settlement Grant to 600 beneficiaries in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte and San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands on July 14, 2022. Through the Sustainable Livelihood Program continue reading : 600 TY Odette-affected families receive livelihood grants from DSWD
Family. Peace. Freedom. These were the three significant reasons that made Therese (not her real name), turn her back from going against the government. Therese was only 17 when she decided to join a well-known leftist group in the country that recruits young adolescents like her. She was encouraged to join the group because it continue reading : A new start: Of choosing family, peace, and freedom
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga released livelihood assistance in the forms of cash and check to 94 former rebels (FRs) and 15 conflict-vulnerable areas (CVA) associations from the different municipalities in Agusan del Norte on December 8, 2021. Each FR received the Livelihood Settlement Grant amounting continue reading : DSWD releases livelihood assistance to former rebels, conflict-vulnerable associations
As a young adolescent, Amelia (not her real name) has always desired to be of service to the country. She knew deep in her heart that she wanted to serve the community. Hence, when members from the New People’s Army discussed with her their distorted ideologies and beliefs about the government and the country, she continue reading : Of leaving the risky life and starting again