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THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao , through its Ministry of Trade, Investment, and Tourism , has awarded livelihood and cash assistance to former violent extremists in Basilan province, the military said Wednesday, March 20, 2024.The FVEs include former members of the Abu Sayyaf Group, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, Maute group, and other rebel groups.
The MTIT, in partnership with the 101st Infantry Brigade, awarded livelihood and cash assistance to 39 FVEs in a program held at a restaurant in Lamitan City, Basilan, on Tuesday, March 19.The 101st Infantry Brigade said the beneficiaries received business counseling and were empowered to select their preferred livelihood program, which included options such as sari-sari stores, rubber buying, hollow block making, fishing equipment, and motor parts retail.
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