Peace and development efforts continue in Maguindanao province as military continues campaign against Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters.
The Philippine military continues its offensive against jihadists it blamed for the series of terror attacks in the restive region of
An army commander, Melquiades Feliciano, even attended the
graduation ceremony and also one of the guest speakers at Mamasapano National
High School
“The military gives importance to education because we
believe that it is an access to better opportunities that will bring peace and
development in Mindanao . This commencement
exercise exemplifies a milestone in seeking peace in light with recent
hostilities between the government forces and the local and foreign terrorist,”
he said.
Security forces launched fresh operations against the
Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and are pursuing other terrorists that
included Basit Usman, a notorious bomber.
For his part, General Edmundo Pangilinan, commander of the 6th Infantry
Division, assured the public that government troops will secure civilian areas
from lawless elements.
He said troops will also help construct more than 3 dozen
school buildings and a mosque in Maguindanao as part of the government’s peace
and development efforts in the troubled Muslim autonomous region.
Pangilinan also turned over 4 tricycles, 3 tractors, and dry
goods to the family members of civilians killed during the bloody clash between
police commandos and rebels in Mamasapano on January 25.
He also launched medical and dental mission and provided
free health services and medicines to the local residents.
http://www.mindanaoexaminer.net/2015/03/philippine-military-assures-safety-of.html
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