The DILG 5, together with DILG Albay Provincial Operations Office witness the awarding of assistance under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) to Former Rebels (FRs) on February 28, 2025, at Dignitaries Hall, 2nd Floor, Albay Capitol Building, Legazpi City.

A total of Php 922,414.83 worth of financial assistance to nine (9) FRs was distributed by DILG 5 Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr., CESO III, and Albay OIC-Provincial Director Rebecca O. Britanico, alongside key members of the Provincial E-CLIP Committee, led by Albay Acting Governor Glenda Ong-Bongao, represented by PSWDO Maria A. Vivien Cea, RSW, PRO 5 officials led by PBGen Andre P. Dizon with Provincial Director PCOL Julius C. Añonuevo, Engr. Dante Baclao OIC Department Head, APSEMO and the Philippine Army represented by BGen William Peñafiel Jr., PA Commander, 302nd Brigade, and 2LT Divinagracia Mogote, Company Commander of the 3rd CMO Company.

RD Escober highlights in his message the efforts of the government in supporting the reintegration process of our former rebels and encourages other former rebels to embrace the E-CLIP Program. He added that the DILG continues to take the lead in supporting former rebels as they reintegrate into society and build peaceful, productive lives.