6th ID vows intensified security for Ramadan

From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 10): 6th ID vows intensified security for Ramadan

With devout Muslims now commemorating the month-long observance of Ramadan, the Army's 6th Infantry Division, based in Maguindanao, announced it will do everything to ensure the religious event will be safe and secure for all devotees.

In line with this festivity, the Division is joining all devout Muslims in this year’s Ramadan celebration with the theme “Kapayaan ang Diwa ng Ramadan.”

This is a manifestation of the unit's sincere and honest offer of peace and harmony, not only with Christians and Muslims, but also with Lumads and other minority groups.

Col. Dickson Hermoso, Division spokesperson, pledged to boost security patrols in Cotabato City and the whole of Central Mindanao where people may possibly be disturbed throughout the observance of Ramadan.

"The command will deploy security personnel in various convergence areas and strategic places to ensure the safety of everybody during the celebration," he added.

Last year’s celebration was spoiled by armed lawless elements that simultaneously harassed civilian communities, military camps and government installations in North Cotabato and Maguindanao provinces.

6th ID commander Maj. Gen. Romeo L Gapuz extended his greetings of solidarity and best wishes to all Muslims in Central Mindanao as they celebrate Ramadan.

“Your soldiers will exert every possible effort to protect you and ensure your safety during the celebration,” he added.

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