San Policarpio and Sulat towns are the two newest “manageable conflict-affected and development ready” ready areas in Eastern Samar province, the army said yesterday. Mayor Conrado Uy Nicart III and Mayor Virginia R Zacate of San Policarpio and Sulat, respectively, thanked the army’s “Bayanihan” which paved the way for peace and development in their areas, also assuring them of the continued support to the army’s thrust of ending insurgency in the whole province. Col. Romeo L. Labador, 801st infantry brigade commander also recognized the “sustained cooperation” and support of the local officials, adding the “commitment to peace and development and relentless efforts have made the localities peaceful and very livable.” 8ID commander Maj. Gen. Gerardo T. Layug lauded Col. Labrador and the two mayors on the development during the signing of the joint declaration. “The declaration of the ten municipalities and one city in Eastern Samar as manageable-conflict affected and development ready areas is a strong indication of the full support by the local government units and other stakeholders to the military in the attainment of peace and sustainment of development in their locality” said Layug in a statement. The other municipalities jointly declared by the army and local officials as “manageable conflict-affected and development ready” from October to November this year include Taft, Balangkayan, Maydolong, Mercedes, Hernani, San Julian, Salcedo, Guiuan and Borongan City.....
http://www.manilachannel.com/2012/11/24/11-lgus-declared-insurgency-free-in-eastern-samar/
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