In line with the Marcos administration’s peace agenda, the Department of Social Welfare and Development continues to synergize its program and services with other agencies to address the socioeconomic vulnerabilities of conflict-affected communities.
“The real objective of the DSWD for our brethren former-rebels is to reintegrate them into their families and communities for a new life, especially to nation-building,” Undersecretary for Peace and Development Group Alan Tanjusay said.
Among them is to ensure that former members of non-state armed groups and their families are given holistic aid to enable them to improve their living conditions and sustain their role in the peace-building process, he said.
Tanjusay said the DSWD’s livelihood support under its Sustainable Livelihood Program is part of the services provided to rebel-returnees so they can start anew, and secure viable sources of income to meet their daily needs.
