Manila, March 16 -- The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) will provide about PHP500-million worth of livelihood and social protection assistance to former members of the Revolutionary Proletarian Army - Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) and their families, as part of its efforts to achieve inclusive and sustainable peace in the region.
During his visit to Negros Occidental province last March 8, Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. said the assistance package will include social protection programs, capacity development, livelihood and employment assistance, housing assistance, and financial aid to former combatants and their families.
"We are committed to help former combatants in their transformat...