AFP’s ‘Pinoy Bayanihan’ Yields Results

From the Manila Bulletin (Dec 30): AFP’s ‘Pinoy Bayanihan’ Yields Results

The year 2012 is a good year for residents of far-flung and highland communities. This was because of the “Pinoy Bayanihan” style implemented by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) which included the construction of school buildings to benefit thousands of school children. Organic units of the largest Army division of the AFP in Mindanao, the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division (4th ID) coordinated with other organizations in order to enhance the standard of living, especially education of the local populace in respective area of jurisdictions ( AORs.)

The 52nd Engineering Brigade facilitated the construction of 14 school buildings in far-flung areas in Northeastern Mindanao (Caraga region). Each school building has two or three classrooms each at different depressed areas. “All these are now being utilized by the Department of Education (DepEd),” said 4th ID chief Maj. Gen. Nestor A Añonuevo.

The 401st Infantry “Unity” Brigade also coordinated with the LGU of St. Christine, Lianga, Surigao del Sur, for the “Gawad Aral sa Nayon” advocacy with St. Christine Day Care Center as the first beneficiary, receiving quality books for their library.

Meanwhile, the 4th Civil-Military Operation Battalion (4th CMO), the 4th ID helped facilitate the conduct of seven youth leadership seminars (YLS) in all the provinces in Northeastern and Northern Mindanao regions with 630 youths successfully completed the seminar before the year-end. A result of the YLS is the formal registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the youth groups, Propelling Our Inherited Nation Through the Youth, Inc. (POINTY) whose officers attended the National YLS summit held in Davao City.

The 4th ID’s military operation through the Internal Peace and Security Plan “Bayanihan” yielded good result for the year 2012, declared by the ground commanders of 4th ID.

Looking back at the challenges offered by current year, the AFP said it awakened feelings of awe and gratitude for all the successful exploits accomplished by the division. These strengthened the ties between the local populace and the military and the conviction that peace and development will soon be achieved in Mindanao and throughout the country.

This year the unit welcomed the surrender of 101 rebels coming from the different provinces in the Division’s area of responsibility. At the same time this division was able to destroy a total of 56 assorted firearms, some captured during encounters and others surrendered by rebel returnees. During the period, the command continuously and actively supported various stakeholders in the relief and rehabilitation efforts for the victims of Typhoon “Sendong” by providing necessary assistance in terms of manpower, security, and transportation.

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