The surrenderees were presented by the Peace 911 program, along with members of 10th Infantry Division. They were turned over to the jurisdiction of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), according to the report from the City Information Office.
The ceremony was attended by Mayor Sebastian Duterte, Eastern Mindanao Command Deputy Commander Brigadier General Consolito Yecla, Peace 911 Focal Person Atty. Jonah Presto, and DCPO Deputy City Director Lieutenant Colonel Jed Clamor.
Public Safety and Security Office Head Angel Sumagaysay, lawyers from the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) 11, City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) Head Judy Dayaday, Barangay functionaries, and other public officials were also present during the activity.
Duterte, in his speech said the city government will ensure the livelihood of the surrenderees and their day-to-day living as law-abiding citizens.
Duterte assured the surrenderees that the city will find a way to make their reintegration to society as swift and comfortable as possible.
PAO Regional Director Suseyline Bakino-Abtarol also assured the surrenderees that their legal concerns will be prioritized in order to usher them towards their new lives in mainstream society.
Presto said the former rebels will be given the chance to become peacebuilders.
The surrender of the rebel returnees is a big help to the city’s efforts to maintain peace and enhance the security situation of the city, Presto said.