Friday, November 15, 2013

Army ‘tiles’ program wins peace

From the Manila Bulletin (Nov 15): Army ‘tiles’ program wins peace

The Philippine Army’s 3rd Mechanized (Makatarungan) Infantry Battalion, Mechanized Division has implemented another approach in its quest to battle insurgency not with guns, but with nation-building efforts as the multi-agency program dubbed “Tiles for Peace.”

Partnering with local authorities and non-government organizations (NGOs), the army is getting everyone involved in masonry work; repairing the tiling in washing and lavatory facilities; and a general cleaning-up of schools.

Just recently, the army swooped down on Mapalacsiao Elementary School, Burgos Elementary School and Ungot Elementary School where they conducted voluntary social activities, said  Lt. Col. Jose Rico D. Atencio, Maratarungan Battalion commander.

Ungot School Principal Rio B. Miranda remarked: “We’re winning the peace rather than winning the war (on insurgency).”

http://www.mb.com.ph/army-tiles-program-wins-peace/

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