58 Rs avail skills training in SurSur
By Nida Grace P. Barcena
SAN MIGUEL, Surigao del Sur, March
26 (PIA) – In time with the Women's Day celebration, 58 former rebels (FRs)
from the municipality of San Miguel and Lanuza avail the skills training and
livelihood program from the Technical Education and Skill Development Authority
(TESDA) held recently in Barangay Tina, San Miguel.
The said FRs were also
beneficiaries of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP)
last October 2018.
During the launching
activity, TESDA Provincial Director Rey Cueva said the activity is the
continuation of their reintegration program assistance, emphasizing the
prioritization of the FRs to avail the livelihood program and skills training.
Meanwhile, Surigao del Sur
Governor Manuel Alameda said that the provincial government has always been a
partner of the Philippine Army in the fight against insurgency.
“With this program, we have
manifested a convergence effort from the national down to the local government
units. The government is serious in its efforts in ending the insurgency,” he
said.
Lt. Colonel Xerxes Trinidad,
Commanding Officer of the 36th Infantry Battalion, noted that the government
gives an opportunity to uplift the lives of the FRs.
Meanwhile, the Department of Trade
and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have
extended their commitment of support to the FRs. They have committed to support
in terms of putting up a business and avail of the agencies' facilities and
equipment. (Report from 36IB/PIA Surigao del Sur)
