In a heartwarming gesture of compassion and solidarity,
Provincial Government
of Cavite through the
Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and
Development Officer
welcomed the friendly
returnees on December
22, 2023, at the SP Session Hall of the Legislative Building in Trece
Martires City. The initiative provided an extensive package of services
aimed at facilitating the
seamless reintegration
of returnees into the
community, addressing
their immediate needs
and providing a foundation for a brighter
future.
Provincial Director
of DILG-Cavite, Engr.
Danilo A. Nobleza,
along with Mr. Patricio
Pello, Chief of Staff of
Vice Governor Athena
Bryana D. Tolentino,
warmly greeted the returning individuals and
expressed wholehearted support for their reintegration.
The package of services includes grocery
packs and agricultural
products from different
partners and stakeholders, school supplies for
children, and financial
assistance from PGC
and Department of Social Welfare and Development Office-Regional Office goes beyond
mere resettlement, embodying a holistic approach to empower returnees and foster their
successful integration
in the community.
Additionally, a crucial component of the
program involved a
concise introduction to
the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP)
presented by Ms. Maria
May Ambata, the DILGCavite E-CLIP Focal
Person. Ms. Ambata discussed that E-CLIP goes
beyond the provision
of fundamental needs,
adopting a more expansive strategy aimed at
empowering returning
individuals and guaranteeing their ongoing
success. The program
takes a comprehensive
approach, addressing
various aspects to facilitate the smooth reintegration of returnees
into their communities
and contribute to their
sustained well-being.
Furthermore, in attendance at the event
were representatives
from TESDA, Department of Trade and Industry, Philippine Statistics Authority, Cavite
Police Provincial Office,
202 Brigade of the Philippine Army, and the
Office of the Provincial
Agriculturist. Their
presence underscored
the collaborative nature of the program,
bringing together key
stakeholders from various sectors to contribute their expertise and
support for the comprehensive reintegration
efforts. The diverse representation highlights a
collective commitment
to addressing the multifaceted needs of returning individuals and
fostering a supportive
environment for their
successful reintegration.
Beyond the tangible
services provided, the
unveiling of this comprehensive package underscores the commitment of the provincial
government to create
an environment where
friendly returnees feel
not only accepted but
also empowered to rebuild their lives.
(Cavite Provincial
Information Office)