From the Philippine News Agency (Nov 13): Military, LGU ink MOA for internal
security ops in Davao Oriental town
The military and the local government unit (LGU) here formally inked the
memorandum of agreement (MOA) citing the lead role of the Municipal Peace and
Order Council (MPOC) in the internal security operation in the area.
San Isidro Mayor Edgar Flor Saulon recently signed the agreement as chair of
the MPOC with Lt. Colonel Francisco Lorenzo, Jr., commanding officer of the 28th
Infantry Battalion in behalf of the military.
The local chief executive said it is high time the local government needs to
address the dissent that causes insurgency.
“I understand that we can address insurgency not only through the military
option but through the LGU taking a lead role. Eventually, we can attain peace
and development in our community,” Saulon said.
Col. Rey Leonardo Guerrero, commander of the 701st Infantry Brigade, declared
that the San Isidro town is already cleared from the presence of the rebels.
He said for the past two years, no insurgency-related harassment happened in
the area.
“In this ceremony, we will tell everyone that we are open for business. This
place has been peaceful for two years now. This is the direction that the Davao
Oriental Provincial government wants, to finish the clearing operation this year
and in January 2013, development will go full blast,” Guerrero said.
Lorenzo assured the local government that the soldiers will stay to assist
the LGU in all its activities to ensure lasting peace conducive to development.
Lt. Colonel Lyndon Paniza, spokesperson of the 10th ID, expressed hope the
convergence between the LGU and the soldiers will yield good results that will
benefit more the residents.
“We are just starting our concerted effort to prevent the resurgence of
threats and harassment perpetrated by the armed groups, so that the residents
can live peaceful and even help to spur development here,” he said.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=471015
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