ZAMBOANGA CITY: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has released over P3 million in financial aid to 27 communist fighters who peacefully surrendered in Western Mindanao region.

Interior Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. led the recent awarding of the aid to the former rebels in Pagadian City in Zamboanga del Sur province. The financial assistance is part of the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-Clip).

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