ECLIP - The Mindanao Sentinel https://themindanaosentinel.com Regional Focus. National Relevance. Tue, 05 May 2026 22:49:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://themindanaosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-Sentinel-logo_small200-32x32.png ECLIP - The Mindanao Sentinel https://themindanaosentinel.com 32 32 Former Rebels Surrender High-Powered Firearms in Bukidnon, Reintegrate Through Government Program https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/05/former-rebels-surrender-high-powered-firearms-in-bukidnon-reintegrate-through-government-program/ Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=28566 MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — May 5, 2026 — Two former rebels have turned over six assorted high-powered firearms to authorities in Bukidnon, marking another step in the government’s ongoing campaign to encourage members of armed groups to return to civilian life. The ceremonial turnover was led by Provincial Director PCOL Oliver S. Navales of the […]

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]]> BIFF Members Lay Down Arms in Maguindanao del Norte, Turn Over High-Powered Firearms https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/12/biff-members-lay-down-arms-in-maguindanao-del-norte-turn-over-high-powered-firearms/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=21435 Maguindanao del Norte — December 9, 2025 — In a significant breakthrough for peace and security efforts in the Bangsamoro region, four members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) voluntarily surrendered to government forces during a coordinated counterterrorism operation in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. The joint operation, led by the Provincial Intelligence Team of […]

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]]> Four Former Extremists in Lanao del Norte Receive Cash Aid Under E-CLIP, Urged to Rebuild Lives https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/12/four-former-extremists-in-lanao-del-norte-receive-cash-aid-under-e-clip-urged-to-rebuild-lives/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=21337 TUBOD, Lanao del Norte — Four former violent extremists from the Dawlah-Islamiya Maute Group and the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa sa Mindanao–Revolutionary People’s Army (RPMM-RPA) have received P50,000 each in financial assistance from the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte as part of their reintegration under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP). The distribution […]

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]]> 129 Former Rebels Formally Reintegrated in Arakan: A Milestone for Peace and Community Healing https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/12/129-former-rebels-formally-reintegrated-in-arakan-a-milestone-for-peace-and-community-healing/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=21151 ARAKAN, COTABATO — In a powerful demonstration of unity and reconciliation, the local government of Arakan and the 72nd Infantry “Gabay” Battalion formally presented 129 former rebels to Mayor Jeam Villasor and municipal officials in a historic ceremony held on December 5, 2025, at the Arakan Municipal Hall. The event marked a significant stride in […]

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]]> 43 Firearms Surrendered by 32 Former Rebels in Bukidnon as ECLIP Pushes Reintegration Efforts https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/11/43-firearms-surrendered-by-32-former-rebels-in-bukidnon-as-eclip-pushes-reintegration-efforts/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=20657 MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — In a renewed show of commitment to peace and reintegration, thirty-two former rebels (FRs) voluntarily surrendered a total of 43 firearms to the Bukidnon Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) Committee in a ceremonial turnover held Tuesday, November 26, at the Bukidnon Police Provincial Office, Camp Captain Ramon M. Onahon. The […]

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]]> Province Lauded for Strong Support to Former Rebels; Bags ₱5-Million ECLIP Grant for Halfway House https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/11/province-lauded-for-strong-support-to-former-rebels-bags-%e2%82%b15-million-eclip-grant-for-halfway-house/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 03:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=20186 The provincial government, led by Governor Raul Mabanglo, was honored for its sustained efforts in assisting former rebels during the WE STRIVE: ECLIP National Summit held from November 13–14 in Manila. The province received ₱5 million under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). ECLIP […]

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]]> Nine Former Rebels, Seven Violent Extremists Surrender, Reaffirm Peace Efforts in South Cotabato https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/10/nine-former-rebels-seven-violent-extremists-surrender-reaffirm-peace-efforts-in-south-cotabato/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=19289 KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — October 27, 2025. In a significant step toward sustaining peace and stability in the province, the 38th Infantry Battalion (38IB) formally presented nine former rebels and seven former violent extremists to South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. during a ceremony at the Provincial Capitol today. Led by LTC Erwin […]

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]]> 90th Infantry Battalion Empowers Former Extremists Through E-CLIP and People’s Organization Enhancement Program https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/10/90th-infantry-battalion-empowers-former-extremists-through-e-clip-and-peoples-organization-enhancement-program/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=18681 October 14, 2025 | Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur The 90th Infantry Battalion (90IB) of the Philippine Army reaffirmed its commitment to peacebuilding and community empowerment through the conduct of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) and People’s Organization Enhancement Program held at the battalion headquarters in Barangay Kabengi, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao […]

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]]> 39th Infantry Battalion, PSWDO Davao del Sur Conduct Profiling for Former Rebels’ Amnesty and Reintegration https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/10/39th-infantry-battalion-pswdo-davao-del-sur-conduct-profiling-for-former-rebels-amnesty-and-reintegration/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=18241 Makilala, Cotabato — In a continued push for peace and reconciliation, the 39th Infantry (Smash’Em) Battalion of the Philippine Army, in partnership with the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) of Davao del Sur, conducted a profiling activity for Former Rebels (FRs) on October 2, 2025, at the 39IB Headquarters in Barangay Poblacion, Makilala, […]

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]]> Army, Partners Hold Training to Empower People’s Organizations in Maguindanao del Sur https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/09/army-partners-hold-training-to-empower-peoples-organizations-in-maguindanao-del-sur/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=17826 AMPATUAN, Maguindanao del Sur (September 25, 2025) – The Philippine Army, through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), spearheaded a People’s Organization Enhancement Training to strengthen the role of local groups in promoting peace and development. The activity was held at the headquarters of the 33rd Infantry (Makabayan) Battalion in Barangay Zapakan, Buayan Kingdom. […]

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