Capacitating Basey former rebels

TACLOBAN CITY, Sept. 13 (PIA) -- As they go through their reintegration into the mainstream society, 10 former rebels formally  started their livelihood training on September 9, 2020

The training on Welding and Electrical Installation is facilitated by the Basey Municipal Task Force-ELCAC and the Task Force-ELCAC Poverty Reduction, and Livelihood Cluster led by TESDA, in coordination with the 63rd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army.

Per information from the 63rd Infantry Battalion of the 8th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, the training included 30 locals as participants to include the former rebels.

The 45-day training aims to capacitate the Former Rebels to become productive members of the community as they go about their reintegration in the mainstream society.

The Opening Day was attended by Samar TESDA Provincial Director Loretta Banario, Basey Mayor Luz Ponferrada, Basey PESO Mr. Edwin Bajen among others.

TESDA usually facilitates trainings according to the felt need of the clients. The skills the former rebels and the other participants will acquire can be practiced in the community itself and the graduates will have a sure source of livelihood.

TESDA provides trainings that aim to help individuals in developing their skills through a rigorous training program that will boost their chances of employability, Director Banario said.

Lt. Col. Edgar Allan Orbito, commanding officer of 63IB lauded the LGU Basey and the Samar Provincial Task Force-ELCAC for their dedication and commitment to end insurgency in Basey by facilitating skills development programs for the former rebels.

“This is the Basey Former Rebels’ first step into a new life,” Lt. Col. Orbito said. (PIA-8/Photos by 63IB)

Source: Philippines Information Agency (pia.gov.ph)