LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT. Ilocos Norte Gov. Matthew Joseph Manotoc welcomes former supporters of the New People's Army as they turn their back on anti-government activities. On Monday (Jan. 16, 2023), some 197 former members of communist groups and sectoral front organizations were handed PHP3,000 each along with family food packs at Camp Valentin S. Juan in Laoag City. (PNA photo by Leilanie Adriano) LAOAG CITY - Former supporters of the New People's Army (NPA) in Ilocos Norte continue to receive government livelihood support assistance aimed at making them productive members of the community. Some 197 former members of the terrorist group and sectoral front organizations were handed PHP3,000 each along with family food packs at Camp Valentin S. Juan in this city on Monday. Col. Julius Suriben told the recipients during a simple distribution program that the Philippine National Police (PNP) will continue to support them and ensure their basic needs are met particularly in these tryi