The 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army’s 502nd Brigade
based in Echague town led a peace and development rally Wednesday in this town.
The activity was attended by provincial officials led by
Governor Faustino G. Dy III, the Isabela Police Provincial Office (IPPO) led by
P/Supt. Sotero Ramos Jr., the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), municipal
officials and employees of San Agustin, elementary and high school students of
the town.
502nd Deputy Brigade Commander Col. Edgar Labitoria said the
theme of the peace and development rally was “Nagkakaisang hakbang para sa
Bayan na Kaayaaya at Payapa.”
Col. Labitoria said the activity aimed to encourage everyone
to promote peace in the province that will push for more development.
The army official also called on the residents to promote
"bayanihan" and help the law enforcers to encourage the armed rebels
to return to the mainstream society and live a normal life.
The government, through the Comprehensive Local Integration
Program (CLIP), is extending help to the surrendering rebels to start a new
life by providing livelihood assistance fund.
For his part, Gov. Dy urged the active participation of
barangay officials in maintaining peace and order in their respective areas to
help the government push for development programs and projects.
Dy cited the vital role of village officials being the frontline
service providers, who know the needed services in their areas.
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