Implementing Guidelines for the Provision of DILG-Administered Package of Assistance for FRs and MB

July 5, 2018

DILG-DND JOINT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 01-18

 

I. PREFATORY STATEMENTS

A. 1987 Philippine Constitution declares that the maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property and the promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy. HTcADC

B. Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, mandates the Local Government Units (LGUs) to provide social welfare services which include programs and projects for rebel returnees.

C. Republic Act No. 6975, IRR, Rule II, Section 5 (a-b), mandates the Department of the Interior and Local Government to: assist the President in the exercise of general supervision over local government; and, advise the President in the promulgation of policies, rules, regulations, and other issuances on the general supervision over local governments and on public order and safety.

D. Executive Order No. 3, series of 2001, calls for the pursuit of a comprehensive, integrated and holistic peace process to address the internal armed conflicts and the root causes involving, among others, the implementation of programs to address the legal status and security of former rebels (FRs), as well as community-based assistance to respond to their economic, social and psychological rehabilitation needs.

E. Administrative Order No. 10, series of 2018, is committed to attaining a just comprehensive and lasting peace under the rule of law, which is the basic foundation for economic development and national prosperity.

II. PURPOSE

This Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) is issued to institutionalize and effectively implement the provision of DILG-administered package of assistance for FRs who were members of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), New People's Army (NPA), and National Democratic Front (NDF), and the Militia ng Bayan (MB).

III. DEFINITION OF TERMS

A. E-CLIP Committee Implementation Plan (ECCIP) — refers to the plan of the Province/Highly Urbanized City (HUC) reflecting therein the consolidated needs of the FRs and the budget needed to implement and monitor its progress. It shall form part of the Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan;

B. Counseling Service — refers to the process of assisting and guiding the FRs in resolving their personal, social, or psychological problems and difficulties.

C. Disposal — refers to sale by public bidding of the demilitarized/destroyed firearms and the destruction of ammunition and explosives per approved procedures.

D. Disposition — refers to the procedures to be followed in the handling of turned-in firearms to include acceptance, documentation, recording and disposal.

E. Firearms (FA) — refers to any handheld or portable weapon, whether small or light FA/weapon, that expels or is designed to expel a bullet, shot, slug, missile or any projectile, which is discharged by means of expansive force of gases from burning gunpowder or other form of combustion or any similar instrument or implement. The barrel, frame or receiver is considered a firearm.

F. Former Rebel Reintegration Plan (FRRP) — refers to the plan resulting from the individual assessment undertaken by the LSWDO with the FR. The identified needs of the FR shall be matched with the existing available resources of the province or resources that may be tapped to address the needs of the FR.

G. Halfway House — refers to the temporary residence that will serve as the processing Center for the FRs. This could be a new physical structure that will be established in Provinces/HUCs that have expressed the need for such facility.

H. Healing — is restoration and repairing of unbalanced emotional scars or wounds experienced by the Former Rebels (FRs).

I. Healing and Reconciliation (H & R) — in itself is a goal and a process. It is likewise re-establishing relationships between and among individuals, groups and communities. H & R also contributes to the restoration of the psychological and social ways of the FR so that he/she is better able to attain personal well-being, to establish healthy relationship with others, and to become a productive member of her/his community. aScITE

J. Immediate Family — refers to his or her spouse, direct descendants or ascendants, by consanguinity or affinity.

K. Joint AFP-PNP Intelligence Committee (JAPIC) — refers to a body created by virtue of the AFP-PNP Joint Standing Operating Procedures (JSOP) number 01-2008 issued on 3 June 2008, shall be the source of the authenticity of the FR.

L. Militia ng Bayan — are mass supporters. Basically, it refers to Individuals who have been indoctrinated and may or may not be directly involved in violent armed struggle but, when organized, can provide mass support to the "revolutionary movement" of the CPP/NPA/NDF. These organized individuals form part of the mass-base that serves as revolutionary enforcement in the barrio. They secure the NPA forces while in the community and, at times, are even armed to reinforce the NPA during encounters. They are trained with sniping and Improvised Explosives Device (IED) deployment and detonation, among other armed activities, which eventually qualifies them to become the main source of NPA regulars.

M. Psychological/Psychiatric Service — refers to the psychological evaluation upon admission in the halfway house to determine the behavioural manifestations and mental state of the FR for eventual referral to a psychiatrist, if necessary.

N. Reconciliation — is rebuilding and renewal of mutual respect after the conflict.

O. Regular Members of NPA — refers to full-time NPA members, such as those belonging to Sandatahang Yunit Pampropaganda (SYP), Platoon Gerilya (PLAGER), Sentro de Grabidad (SDG) and Regional Yunit Gerilya (RYG).

P. Reintegration — refers to a process where: 1) the FR voluntarily disarms and undergoes mainstreaming into a civilian and productive life, and 2) the FR's socio-economic well-being, including his/her security and safety, psycho-social and legal impediments are attended to by the government.

Q. Serviceable firearms — refers to FAs that are in working condition based on the PNP Guidelines on firearms disposition. It also includes factory-made and improvised firearms.

IV. PROGRAM GOAL AND OBJECTIVES

The program seeks to contribute toward achieving the goal of permanent and peaceful closure of all armed conflicts with non-state armed groups. Specifically, it aims to:

A. Facilitate the mainstreaming of Former Rebels who were members of the CNN and the MB as productive citizens;

B. Enhance capacities of LGUs and National Government Agencies (NGAs) in the implementation and sustainability of the program; and,

C. Compensate and remunerate all turned-in Firearms.

V. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The program shall:

A. Be locally-driven, managed and implemented. The Province/Highly Urbanized City (P/HUC) shall be the focal point of authority and management of the integration program to provide more sustainability and consistency;

B. Be subject-sensitive and flexible. It shall veer away from the past practice of pre-packaged interventions designed at the national level. It shall genuinely respond to the circumstances, needs and concerns of FRs through provision of assistance. It shall seek to consider their basic rights and different situations as men and women;

C. Be time-bound and have a clear exit strategy. Its outputs and timelines shall be reflected in the Former Rebel Reintegration Plan (FRRP);

D. Recognize the crucial role of civil society organizations (CSO) in the implementation process;

E. Adopt a total family approach. The interventions shall seek to improve the quality of life of the FRs including their families;

F. Be consistent with the principle of human rights and justice for all. A FR will not be exempted from criminal and civil liabilities from the cases filed against him/her in court;

G. Recognize the FR as active participant of the Program and not simply treated as "beneficiaries"; and,

H. Recognize community, as a vital unit of society that could assist FR to mainstream and become a productive citizen.

VI. BENEFICIARIES

A. Regular member of New People's Army (NPA):

1. Surfaced April 3, 2018 onwards and have expressed the desire to abandon armed violence and become productive members of society, including their immediate family members, if applicable; or

2. All FRs who surfaced starting July 1, 2016, as well as those who have been processed but did not receive the full assistance under the CLIP.

B. Member of the Militia ng Bayan (MB), who surfaced starting April 3, 2018 shall only be eligible to the following assistance: 1) Immediate Assistance; 2) Reintegration Assistance and 3) Firearms Remuneration. Both members of NPA and Militia ng Bayan must be certified by the Joint AFP-PNP Intelligence Committee (JAPIC) to be entitled to E-CLIP assistance. HEITAD

This certification shall hold even in the event that the person has died while his/her enrolment to the program is being processed. His/her identified beneficiary/ies shall avail/receive the E-CLIP benefits and assistance package.

VII. BENEFITS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE

A. Benefits and Assistance to FR

1. Safety and Security Guarantees by the LGU/PNP in partnership/cooperation/coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) from the time the FR had surfaced.

2. Support to Relocation to better secure the FR and his/her family.

3. Immediate Assistance in the amount of FIFTEEN THOUSAND PESOS (PHP15,000.00) per FR, for mobilization expenses while his/her enrolment in the program is being processed.

4. Livelihood Assistance in the amount of FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (PHP50,000.00) per FR.

5. ReintegrationAssistance — Support for Receiving Unit in the amount of TWENTY ONE THOUSAND PESOS (PHP21,000.00) to defray the subsistence (meals) cost of FR while in the custody of the receiving unit, and other incidental expenses that may be incurred while processing the JAPIC Certification such as: securing FR's birth certificate and identification card; and, mobility expenses.

6. FirearmsRemuneration in the amount that is double the cost valuation of turned-in firearms based on Circular No. ____ dated ____ to provide additional fund to the activities reflected in the FRRP (i.e., capacity building, skills trainings, provision of shelter and legal assistance, among others).

7. PhilHealthEnrolment under the PAMANA-Philhealth Sponsored Program with one-year validity and open for renewal, subject to availability of funds. Availment of insurance will be guided by the PAMANA-Philhealth Sponsored Program guidelines issued by the Philhealth and the OPAPP. This insurance shall apply for those not covered by other sponsored programs of Philhealth.

8. Registration to Government Entities — The Receiving Unit shall facilitate the registration of birth and/or marriage certificates, issuance of IDs such as postal and voter's ID as part of restoring/affirming the FR's identity in society, if the AFP or PNP is the receiving unit, they shall seek assistance from the LSWDO. The expenses that may incurred in this process shall be covered by the receiving unit.

9. The FR can avail of the services of the HalfwayHouse while his/her enrolment to the E-CLIP is being processed.

10. HealingandReconciliationInitiatives to provide psycho-social support to FRS, their families and communities.

11. Any otheradditionalassistance that may be determined based on the FRRP and sourced out from partner institutions/agencies. This may include capacity building, skills training, provision of shelter, legal assistance, employment and medical assistance, among others, if necessary.

B. Assistance to Implementers/Service Providers

1. Halfway House/Receiving Facility

a. The Fund for Halfway House shall only be allocated if the following conditions are satisfied: (a) that the LGU will donate the land for the facility, and (b) that the LGU will be responsible in the maintenance and management of such.

b. If land is not available, the fund for the Halfway House can be used to repair an existing government facility, provided that a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between said government agency and the respective LGU, on behalf of the E-CLIP Committee, is signed; and provided further that security of the FR can be guaranteed.

c. If the facility that will be used as halfway house belongs to a Regional line agency, and where repairs shall be undertaken to convert such into a Halfway House, a MOA between the LGU and the respective Regional line Agency must be forged.

d. A Sanggunian Panlalawigan/Panlungsod Resolution declaring that the LGU will be responsible for the management/maintenance of halfway house.

2. Information and Education Materials are tools to hasten the dissemination of information about the E-CLIP such as: Frequently Asked Questions, Phases and Processes, Contact Persons/Offices, etc. ATICcS

a. Manuals, Instructional Materials and Guidebooks

b. Audio Visual Presentations (AVPs)

c. Posters, Tarpaulins and Signage

VIII. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

A. The Department of National Defense (DND), as the head of the Task Force shall:

1. Provide policy direction to Task Force Balik-Loob for the attainment of the program's goals and objectives;

2. Coordinate with the DILG in developing guidelines, monitoring the program implementation and in coordinating/linking with other concerned agencies;

3. Forge partnership with the DILG, through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the release of the Operational Fund in the first year of implementation of the E-CLIP to defray the cost for: 1) Task Force General Administration and Support Services; 2) Strategic Communication Plan; 3) Mobility Asset; 4) Support to Field Units; and, 5) Communication to Field Units; and,

4. Report utilization of funds as head of the Task Force thru submission of a liquidation report to the DILG duly signed by the Head of Office and Accountant as required under COA Circular No. 94-013.

5. Consolidate accomplishment reports prior submission to the President on the progress made in the assistance to FRs, or the problems and obstacles encountered, highlighting problematic high profile issues.

B. The DepartmentoftheInteriorandLocalGovernment (DILG), as implementing agency shall:

1. In consultation with the Department of National Defense (DND), develop, review, and if necessary revise the implementing guidelines of the program;

2. Create a DILG E-CLIP Team that shall be under the National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO). The Team shall be composed of six (6) staff who shall be responsible in ensuring the effective implementation of the Program;

3. Coordinate with different agencies that has a stake in the E-CLIP, and forge a bilateral agreement, if deemed necessary;

4. Develop capacity development interventions to capacitate stakeholders;

5. Ensure that a Standby Fund shall be allocated to its DILG Regional Offices for Immediate Assistance, Livelihood Assistance, Reintegration Assistance and Firearms Remuneration;

6. Ensure that the E-CLIP Committee (ECC) shall have an E-CLIP Committee Implementation Plan (ECCIP) at the Provincial/HUC level, which shall have the primary responsibility of said Committee. Budget for the implementation of the activities stated therein shall be sourced from the E-CLIP Fund and shares of the Local Government and other partners;

7. Cause the widest dissemination of this MC; and,

8. Evaluate the implementation and/or impact of the Program on the lives of the beneficiaries, as well as in curbing the capacity/reducing the number of NPA Regulars.

C. The Local Government Units (LGU) shall:

1. Steer the implementation of the E-CLIP at locality;

2. Create an E-CLIP Committee (ECC) to implement the program in the Province/HUC. It shall develop an E-CLIP Committee Implementation Plan (ECCIP) (Annex A) reflecting therein the consolidated needs of the FRs and the budget needed to implement and monitor its progress. It shall form part of the Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan;

3. Ensure that the E-CLIP is mainstreamed in the Local Development Investment Plan (LDIP);

4. Seek assistance from all government agencies in their respective regions and provinces, as well as, other funding institutions, as may be necessary in the implementation and realization of the E-CLIP;

5. Enact local legislative measures, if necessary, to steer the smooth implementation of the E-CLIP;

6. Assist the PNP, in coordination with the AFP, in providing security to FRs including their families and communities;

7. Facilitate the employment of qualified FR's into the Government Offices, as employment assistance, subject to existing policies and regulations;

8. Submit accomplishment reports to the DND, through the Task Force Secretariat;

9. Monitor and maintain records at the local government offices the mainstreaming of former rebel in their area; and,

10. Request for PAMANA projects from the OPAPP, through the facilitation of the DND, through the Task Force Secretariat in the area where Former Rebels are located.

D. The ArmedForcesofthePhilippines (AFP) shall:

1. Conduct intensified counterinsurgency operations to entice the rebels to return to the folds of the law;

2. In collaboration with the PNP, ensure the security of the FR from the time he/she had surfaced and while he/she is enrolled under the E-CLIP; TIADCc

3. In coordination with the ECC and LSWDO, ensure the proper documentation of the FRs;

4. Facilitate the issuance of the JAPIC Certification, in coordination with the PNP;

5. Provide technical assistance in capability building activities, particularly in the implementation of the Community Support Program (CSP) of the AFP;

6. Facilitate the integration of qualified FR's into the Regular Force, as employment assistance, subject to existing policies and regulations; and,

7. Submit accomplishment reports to the DND, through the Task Force Secretariat.

E. The PhilippineNationalPolice (PNP) shall:

1. Ensure the security of the FR from the time he/she had surfaced and while he/she is enrolled under the E-CLIP;

2. Designate a representative to the E-CLIP Committee;

3. Lead the collection, documentation, valuation, control and disposition of turned-in firearms, ammunition and explosives based on its Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Circular No. 2018-17 dated July 5, 2018, entitled: "Implementing Guidelines and Procedures for the Disposition of Firearms, Explosives and Ammunition (FEA) of the Former New People's Army (NPA) Rebels (FR) and Militia ng Bayan (MB)."

4. Organize the Firearms, Explosives, Ammunition Disposal Committee (FEADC) to take charge of the actual demilitarization and eventual disposal of firearms pursuant to Command Memorandum Circular (CMC) No. 24-2013 issued on 23 July 2013;

5. Facilitate the issuance of the JAPIC Certification, in coordination, with the AFP within 2 weeks from the time FR had surfaced. The said certification shall be submitted to the E-CLIP Committee through the LSWDO copy furnished the DILG Provincial/HUC Office to facilitate the immediate release of the Reintegration Assistance and Immediate Assistance;

6. Enforce Circular No. 2018-17 dated July 5, 2018, entitled: "Implementing Guidelines and Procedures for the Disposition of Firearms, Explosives and Ammunitions (FEA) of the former New People's Army (NPA) Rebels (FRs) and Militia ng Bayan (MB)"; and,

7. Provide technical assistance in capability building activities, particularly in the implementation/enforcement of the provisions of Circular No. 2018-17.

F. The E-CLIP Committee (ECC) shall be created at the Provincial/HUC level through the issuance of an Executive Order by the Provincial Governor/HUC Mayor, who shall chair the said Committee and will be Co-chaired by the AFP commanding officer of the Brigade. It shall be composed of representatives from the LSWDO, DILG Provincial/HUC Office, PNP and the CSO, a member of the Provincial/HUC Peace and Order Council. The E-CLIP Committee shall perform the following Functions:

1. Ensure the convergent effort in the delivery of the identified services of the program;

2. Ensure proper documentation and referral of the needs of the FRs to appropriate agencies and other partner institutions including getting the profile of the FRs;

3. Facilitate the profiling of the FRs, through the LSWDO;

4. Assist the FR in completing the E-CLIP Enrolment Form. The FR should either sign or thumb mark the Form after completing it, attested by the DILG Provincial/HUC Director and approved by the Provincial Governor/HUC Mayor or by his/her designated officer preferably the Provincial/HUC administrator or LSWDO;

5. Assist the FR in the preparation of his/her Former Rebel Reintegration Plan (FRRP) and Business Plan, with the LSWDO as the lead agency to assist the FR. It shall have the option to come-up with its template (form) of FRRP and Business Plan, as long as the minimum datasets reflected in the Sample Forms in Annexes E and F are considered;

6. Resolve issues and concerns affecting the implementation of the E-CLIP;

7. Provide updates to the PPOC/HUCPOC during its meetings regarding the progress of the E-CLIP; and,

8. Coordinate and monitor the E-CLIP implementation in the Province/HUC.

G. The JointAFP-PNPIntelligenceCommittee(JAPIC) shall:

1. Validate the identity of the surfacing rebel and the firearms which he/she will turn-in; and

2. Submit to the E-CLIP Committee the validation report and other pertinent documents regarding the FR's identity prior to the processing of Reintegration Assistance. AaCTcI

H. The Provincial/HUC Peace and Order Council shall serve as the convergence mechanism to support the E-CLIP Committee in the implementation of the program. It shall provide synchronized, focused and vigorous orchestrated government efforts on the integration of FRs in the Province/HUC.

IX. PROGRAM PHASES AND PROCESS (Refer to Annex A for the Flow Chart)

A. Pre-Surfacing Phase refers to the initial discussions between a member of the NPA, who is deciding to surface and the Receiving Unit.

 Step 1. Rebel signifies his/her intention to surface in any of the following receiving unit/personality: AFP, PNP, LGUs, CSOs, business or church leaders, and to any civilian individual with whom the FR feels safe and confident to surface.

 Step 2. The Receiving Unit takes primary responsibility in informing the surfacing FR of the program processes and interventions that can be extended to him/her him to any of the institutions mentioned in Step 1. The E-CLIP Committee (ECC), through the LSWDO, shall be informed immediately of the name/s of the surfacing FR.

B. ActualSurfacingPhase refers to the conduct of preliminary interviews using the prescribed form (Annex B), turning-in of firearms and validation of AFP and PNP. The FR is requested to fill-up or complete the Enrolment Form with the assistance of the LSWDO. The duration of this processing phase shall not exceed two (2) weeks from the time the FR has been turned over to the receiving unit.

 Step 3A. The LSWDO or designated personnel validates the name of the surfacing FR from the databank to ascertain whether such person was a recipient of past reintegration programs. If the surfacing FR has already availed of an assistance, the LSWDO shall inform him/her that he/she can no longer avail of the E-CLIP, and may refer him/her for possible assistance under the regular programs of the LGU.

 Step 3B. Based on the result of the validation that the FR is eligible for the Program, he or she shall be endorsed for processing at the halfway house or in a facility where he/she is safe housed.

 Step 4A. Parallel or prior to this process, the JAPIC shall convene to perform the authentication procedures of the surfacing FR. This shall be done not more than two (2) weeks after FR had surfaced.

 Step 4B. If the FR has firearm/s, the PNP secures the firearms for appropriate processing following Circular No. 2018-17 dated July 5, 2018. acEHCD

 Step 4C. The JAPIC shall submit to the E-CLIP Committee (ECC) through the LSWDO of the results of their verification, copy furnish the DILG Provincial/City Director, within two (2) weeks after the FR had surfaced.

 Step 4D. Upon receipt of the JAPIC Certification, the E-CLIP Enrolment Form (Annex C) shall be filled-up by the FR to be assisted by the LSWDO, attested by the DILG Provincial/City Director and approved by the Provincial Governor/HUC Mayor or by his/her designated officer preferably the Provincial/HUC administrator or the LSWDO.

 Step 4E. After the completion of the E-CLIP Enrolment Form, the LSWDO shall facilitate the provision of social protection services (i.e., medical check-up, PHILHEALTH enrolment) to the FR.

 Step 5A. While the FR is at the halfway house, conduct the interview using the Initial Interview Form (Annex B), the admission orientation to be facilitated by the LSWDO or designated personnel, and administer the Profiling and Needs Assessment (Annex D).

 Step 5B. The E-CLIP Committee shall ensure that the appropriate security arrangements and basic necessities (i.e., meals, clothing) of the FR are provided in a timely manner while at the halfway house, including the following:

• Psychiatric/Psychological services

• Counseling Services

• Life skills/values formation

C. ImplementationPhase refers to the crafting and implementation of the FRRP, which shall serve as guide as to what kind of assistance should be provided to the FR, and the timeframe of its release.

 Step 6. The LSWDO, with active participation of the FR/E-CLIP beneficiary, shall accomplish the Former Rebel Reintegration Plan(FRRP) Template (Annex E). A Business Plan (Annex F) shall also be prepared by the LSWDO together with the FR. This will be done in consultation with concerned agencies (i.e., TESDA., DTI, DA).

 Step 7. The LSWDO, after the preparation of the FRRP, shall assist the FR in the following activities:

• Facilitate the issuance of government identification (ID) documents (i.e., birth certificate, postal ID card);

• Livelihood planning;

• Skills training relevant to the identified livelihood project;

• Training on financial management;

• Orientation on employment opportunities and actual job referrals as applicable; and,

• Orientation on available educational/vocational training programs.

 Step 8A. The ECC, through the LSWDO, endorses the JAPIC Certification and Enrolment Form for the release of Financial Assistance. If the FR has a pending case and unable to directly implement the project, a livelihood assistance shall be provided to his/her identified beneficiary. This will satisfy the government's commitment to the FR. EcTCAD

 Step8B. If an FR has turned-in firearm/s, the E-CLIP Committee, through the LSWDO, endorses the requirements, pursuant to Circular No. 2018-17 for the release of firearm/s remuneration. It shall serve as additional fund to support the implementation of the FRRP.

 Step 9. The LSWDO or designated LGU personnel shall assist the FR during the encashment of check/s.

 Step 10A. The FR is discharged from the halfway house after receiving his/her Livelihood Assistance.

 Step10B. Other assistance as stipulated in the FRRP shall be provided after FR has been discharged from the halfway house.

X. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Release of assistance and liquidation of funds disbursed shall be supported by the following documents and be submitted to the Provincial/HUC DILG:

A. For Reintegration Assistance, Immediate Assistance and Livelihood Assistance

1. JAPIC Certification

2. E-CLIP Enrolment Form

B. For request of Firearms Remuneration

1. Property Turn-In Slip (PTIS)

2. Technical Inspection Report (TIR)

3. Cost Valuation Certificate

C. Request for funding support for construction and/or rehabilitation of existing facility to serve as Halfway House by LGU or Receiving Unit.

1. Request from the LGU/Receiving Unit

2. Program of Works

3. Sanggunian Resolution (LGU), if applicable

4. Proof of Donation of Land

XI. PROCESSING AND SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND LIQUIDATION OF FUNDS DISBURSED (Annex G)

A. Processing of Claims

 Step 1. When all the requirements are complied with, the LSWDO endorses these together with the Revised DILG E-CLIP Form 001 (Annex H) to DILG P/HUC Office.

 Step 2. DILG P/HUC office evaluates the documents in accordance to the guidelines stated in this circular. If found in order, said office endorses the list of FRs using DILG E-CLIP Form 002 (Annex I) with the E-CLIP Initial Interview Form (Annex B) and E-CLIP Enrolment Form (Annex C) to the DILG Regional Office (RO), two (2) days after receipt of all documents from the LSWDO.

 Step3. DILG RO cross-checks the name of the FR reflected on the DILG E-CLIP Form 002 in the databank. If found in order, said office endorses the list using DILG E-CLIP Form 003 (Annex J) with the E-CLIP Initial Interview Form (Annex B) and E-CLIP Enrolment Form (Annex C) to the DILG E-CLIP team one (1) day after its receipt of DILG E-CLIP Form 002.

 Step4. DILG E-CLIP team cross-checks the name of the FR reflected on the DILG E-CLIP Form 003, in the databank. If found in order, said office endorses the list using DILG E-CLIP Form 004 (Annex K) to the DILG Financial Management Service (FMS), one (1) day after its receipt of DILG E-CLIP Form 003.

 Step5. DILG-FMS sub-allots the funds requested to the DILG-RO, two (2) days after receipt of DILG E-CLIP Form 004.

B. Settlement of Claims

 Step 6A. DILG E-CLIP team, upon receipt of the photocopy of Notice of Transfer Allocation (NTA), notifies the RO of the Fund transfer.

 Step6B. DILG-RO transfers funds requested to the DILG P/HUC Office within two (2) days after receipt of NTA. HSAcaE

 Step7. DILG-P/HUC office prepares check in the name of the FR and turns it over to the LGU within Two (2) days after receipt of NTA.

 Step8. Provincial Governor/HUC Mayor turns over check to the FR. The LSWDO or a designated LGU personnel will assist the FR in the encashment of the check.

C. Liquidation of Funds Disbursed

 Step 9. LGU transmits the JAPIC Certification and Accomplished E-CLIP Enrolment Form to DILG P/HUC Office:

• For Reintegration Support — Acknowledgement Receipt, Attendance Sheet, Official Receipt for meals, Quotation and Contract of caterer (if applicable).

• For Immediate/Livelihood/Firearms Remuneration — Payroll, Disbursement Voucher signed by the FR and Photos that show the FR received the Check.

 Step 10. DILG P/HUC office transmits the same liquidation requirements to the DILG RO.

 Step 11. DILG RO keeps and maintains the liquidation requirements for auditing purposes; and transmit a report to FMS, using DILG E-CLIP Form 005 (Annex L), furnish DILG E-CLIP team, a copy within five (5) days of the following month.

XII. SECURITY PROTOCOL

A. The halfway house or designated processing areas where the processing of applications of former rebels takes place should be secured at all times. The E-CLIP Committee shall seek the support of the local PNP for the security requirement of the premises and the applicants. The PNP, in coordination with the AFP, determines additional security for high profile FRs while being processed.

B. The E-CLIP Committee shall also ensure the FRs safety and security by Limiting public access to information relative to their identity. Basic information such as name and address as well as pictures shall not be publicized. All documents of the E-CLIP shall be treated with confidentiality. Only personnel authorized by the E-CLIP Committee shall have access to the E-CLIP documents.

C. Upon the surfacing of rebels until their reintegration in the community, security protocol vis-à-vis media shall be observed at all phases. FR's names, addresses and locations shall be treated with confidentiality at all times. In cases where information of the FR was unofficially disclosed in any form, an administrative case may be filed against the person or institution, who/which disseminated the information.

XIII. MONITORING AND EVALUATION

A. The Program shall be jointly monitored and evaluated by the DILG and the DND on the following:

1. Level of mainstreaming of FRs as productive and peaceful members of their receiving communities, and

2. Compliance of LGUs to the program implementation standards.

B. The LGU through the local POCs shall monitor and report the progress and the sustainability of the implementation of the program. The LCE as chair of the POC and the E-CLIP Committee shall task the LSWDO as member of the POC and the E-CLIP Committee as well to monitor the progress of the FR using the prescribed Monitoring and Assessment Form (Annex M). This shall be done a month after the FR has been discharged from the halfway house and every three (3) months thereafter for three (3) years. The accomplished monitoring form shall be submitted to the DND, through the DILG E-CLIP team, for processing, every first week of the ensuing deadline month. On the other hand, the DILG, assisted by the DND, shall facilitate the program level evaluation.

XIV. LIMITATION TO ENTITLEMENT

No financial assistance from the national government shall be granted to an FR who has availed of or is a beneficiary of any previous reintegration programs.

XV. FUNDING

Fund for this purpose shall come from the specified amount under the President's Contingency Fund for CY 2018 of the General Appropriation Act (GAA) starting 2018 and in the DILG Annual Budget as specifically provided for this purpose. However, if annual appropriation is insufficient to provide reintegration assistance, a supplemental budget shall be requested from the DBM.

XVI. REPEALING CLAUSE

A. JMC No. 2016-02, dated March 2, 2016, entitled: "Revised Guidelines for the Implementation of the Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP)" is hereby cancelled. HESIcT

B. All existing issuances issued by the DILG which are inconsistent herewith are hereby amended or rescinded accordingly.

XVII. POLICY REVIEW AND EVALUATION

This set of Guidelines shall be periodically reviewed to address gaps in the effective implementation of the E-CLIP.

XVIII. EFFECTIVITY

This Joint Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately.

XIX. APPROVING AUTHORITY

(SGD.) USEC. EDUARDO M. AÑOOfficer-in-Charge, DILG

(SGD.) SECRETARY DELFIN N. LORENZANADND

XX. FEEDBACK

For related queries, kindly contact the National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO) at Tel. Nos. (02) 925-0328 or (02) 925-1137, or e-mail us at [email protected]

ANNEX A

Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP)

 

 

ANNEX B

Initial Interview Form (35 minutes)

ANNEX C

E-CLIP Enrolment Form

ANNEX D

Profiling Interview Form (45 minutes)

ANNEX E

Former Rebel Reintegration Plan

ANNEX F

Mungkahing Proyekto

ANNEX G

Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP)

 

ANNEX H

DILG E-CLIP Form 001

ANNEX I

DILG E-CLIP Form 002

ANNEX J

DILG E-CLIP Form 003

ANNEX K

DILG E-CLIP Form 004

ANNEX L

DILG E-CLIP Form 005