Army inaugurates ‘Balay Pagbag-o’

From the Philippine Information Agency (Mar 22): Army inaugurates ‘Balay Pagbag-o’

The Philippine Army recently inaugurated ‘Balay Pagbag-o’, its half-way house for former rebels who want to return to the folds of the government.

Located within the compound of Camp Major Nelson Gerona of the 303rd Infantry Brigade, the inauguration was graced by Governor Alfredo G. Marañon Jr., Assistant Commander of the 3rdInfantry Division BGen. Dinoh Dolina and Brigade Commander of the 303rd Infantry Brigade Col. Francisco Delfin.

Balay Pagbag-o will house these former rebels who will also be hired and trained to work at the Army’s wellness farm for their livelihood, a release from the Provincial Information Office said.

Rev. Fr. Brian Butanas of the St. John Bosco Parish Church blessed the renovated six-room building funded by the Provincial Government.

This is in line with the 119th Anniversary celebration of the Philippine Army.

Meanwhile, newly-elected officers of Youth for Peace Philippines – Negros Occidental Chapter who participated in the Youth Leadership Summit were sworn into office by Marañon.

Marañon said that he is very happy to see the enthusiasm and sincerity of the youth to serve the country.

He enumerated the various programs and projects undertaken by the provincial government and urged them to remain true to their commitment and help combat the rampant spread of drugs in the country.

“Let us work together for the future of our province and our new Negros Island Region,” Marañon added.

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