Gingoog exec commends army’s bayanihan program

From the Philippine Information Agency (Dec 17): Gingoog exec commends army’s bayanihan program

GINGOOG CITY – Gingoog city chief executive has commended the commitment of Philippine Army’s men and women in implementing the Bayanihan Alert for Peace and Development (BAPD) program in collaboration with the Philippine National Police, Bantay Bayan, barangay tanods, tribal groups and other peace-keepers.

This after several months in deploying soldiers to the critical and densely populated barangays of the city.

Army’s presence in our villages never connote that our city is alarming. It just shows that this administration has a greater concern for peace and order as a requisite for integral development, said city mayor Marie de Lara Guingona.

Furthermore, this initiative re-assures that everybody can work peacefully and live well.

Mayor Guingona further said that “bayanihan’s culmination is not the end of our cause but it is just a beginning of a higher challenge in standing out for peace, in keeping together as one city against threats of criminalities and in safeguarding our life, liberty and community at all times.”

She acknowledged the support of the force of lieutenant colonel Jose Eriel M. Niembra, 58th Infantry Battalion commander, and from other high ranking officials for their assistance and deployment of their military as events call for their expertise.

“I salute to all peace-loving residents who observe vigilance and multiply our cohesive force in our plight against unpleasant individuals who attempt to hassle our genuine service towards our people. I challenge everyone to continue promoting the importance of bahaniyan,” said mayor Marie.

According to 2Lt. Janelle Diaz, BAPD’s main mission is to promote environment conducive for development, empower the less fortunate sector transform into self-reliant, responsible and progressive person and facilitate the delivery of government project and services, hence it satisfactorily served the local populace.

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