Warring clans in North Cotabato town ink peace covenant

From the Philippine Information Agency (Feb 1): Warring clans in North Cotabato town ink peace covenant

Peace and order is expected to be restored soon in Sitio Lacobe, Barangay Malabuan, Makilala, North Cotabato after a peace covenant was signed yesterday between two battling clans in the area. The signing was participated by Datu Tocs Baclid and Danny Llup, representatives of the involved groups.

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) headed the activity since land conflict is the main reason of the clash.

The fight started early in 1980s before Sitio Lacobe became a fighting ground. It was said that Llup’s group wants to take possession of the land where Baclid’s group resides.

Currently, through the effort of the provincial government and other involved agencies, warring clans signed an agreement with regards to equal farm lot allocation.

The activity was witnessed by North Cotabato Governor Emmylou Mendoza, Makilala Mayor Rudy Caoagdan, members of the provincial council, barangay officials and residents of the place.

Meanwhile, Mendoza is expecting that the covenant signing will end the long time misunderstanding between the two groups.

The activity which was tagged as ‘Kanduli sa Kalinaw ug Kalambuan’ is also anticipated to open doors for projects and programs that the provincial government implement.

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