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 DILG-Cavite
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. โ JDP
