The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) remains at the forefront of national peace and development efforts through its active leadership in key clusters of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) and its reintegration programs for former rebels.

Out of the twelve operational clusters under NTF-ELCAC, the DILG leads two critical components: the Basic Services Cluster and the Local Government Empowerment Cluster. It also serves as co-lead in the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) and Amnesty Cluster with the Department of National Defense (DND), and in the Localized Peace Engagement (LPE) Cluster with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU).

At the heart of the Department’s peacebuilding strategy is E-CLIP, a DILG-administered assistance package that helps Former Rebels (FRs) and Former Violent Extremists (FVEs) return to mainstream society

From July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, the DILG facilitated aid to 4,261 FRs and FVEs amounting to Php 362.9 million. This includes Immediate Assistance of Php 15,000, Livelihood Support of Php 50,000, Reintegration Assistance of Php 21,000, and Firearms Remuneration based on valuation, up to twice the assessed cost.

To further support their transition, the DILG also provides Php 5 million per province for the construction of Halfway Houses, which serve as temporary shelters where FRs and FVEs receive rehabilitation and capacity development.

Through these efforts, the DILG affirms its commitment to the President’s national agenda for peace, security, and inclusive development by empowering LGUs, rebuilding communities, and ensuring that no Filipino is left behind in the path to lasting peace.

Original Article At: https://dilg.gov.ph/news/DILG-Pushes-Peace-and-Development-Through-NTF-ELCAC-Cluster-Leadership-and-Rebel-Reintegration/NC-2025-1128