Sixteen (16) former rebels formally surrendered today to South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. at the Provincial Capitol, reaffirming the province’s growing peace efforts and the people’s renewed trust in government.
Of the total, nine (9) were former members of rebel groups, while seven (7) were identified as former violent extremists who successfully passed the Joint AFP-PNP Intelligence Committee (JAPIC) validation process. The surrenderers also turned over their long firearms, symbolizing their sincere commitment to return to peaceful living and to rejoin the community.
Governor Tamayo welcomed the former rebels and assured them of continued support through skills training, livelihood assistance, housing programs, and other interventions from the provincial government. These, he said, are designed to help them rebuild their lives and contribute productively to their communities.
“Ang ating hangarin ay kapayapaan at pag-asa. Patuloy tayong magtutulungan upang matiyak na walang maiiwan sa ating mga programa at lahat ay mabibigyan ng pagkakataong magsimula muli,” Governor Tamayo said.
He added that the steady surrender of former rebels demonstrates the improving peace and order situation in South Cotabato and the trust and compassion that define the provincial government’s leadership.
Under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) of the national government, the surrenderers will also receive initial financial assistance and reintegration support.
Since Governor Tamayo assumed office, the total number of rebel returnees in South Cotabato has reached 573, underscoring the success of the province’s peace and reintegration programs.
Governor Tamayo also expressed his gratitude to the 38th Infantry Battalion (38IB) and other law enforcement units for their steadfast efforts in encouraging rebels to lay down their arms and embrace peace.
“There’s no more reason to fight,” Governor Tamayo stressed. “With programs like free education, free hospitalization, and livelihood support, government services are now reaching everyone — giving every South Cotabateño a fair chance at a better life. Kapayapaan at pag-unlad ang tunay na laban natin ngayon.”
Governor Tamayo welcomed the former rebels and assured them of continued support through skills training, livelihood assistance, housing programs, and other interventions from the provincial government. These, he said, are designed to help them rebuild their lives and contribute productively to their communities.
“Ang ating hangarin ay kapayapaan at pag-asa. Patuloy tayong magtutulungan upang matiyak na walang maiiwan sa ating mga programa at lahat ay mabibigyan ng pagkakataong magsimula muli,” Governor Tamayo said.
He added that the steady surrender of former rebels demonstrates the improving peace and order situation in South Cotabato and the trust and compassion that define the provincial government’s leadership.
Under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) of the national government, the surrenderers will also receive initial financial assistance and reintegration support.
Since Governor Tamayo assumed office, the total number of rebel returnees in South Cotabato has reached 573, underscoring the success of the province’s peace and reintegration programs.
Governor Tamayo also expressed his gratitude to the 38th Infantry Battalion (38IB) and other law enforcement units for their steadfast efforts in encouraging rebels to lay down their arms and embrace peace.
“There’s no more reason to fight,” Governor Tamayo stressed. “With programs like free education, free hospitalization, and livelihood support, government services are now reaching everyone — giving every South Cotabateño a fair chance at a better life. Kapayapaan at pag-unlad ang tunay na laban natin ngayon.”
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