The Commander of 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Divison, Major
General Edmundo R. Pangilinan, on Wednesday night extended his hands of peace
and hosted “Iftar” for the Muslim brothers and sisters inside the military
camp.
The gathering held at 6th ID’s Eco Recreational
Park
“Iftar” or “Buka Puasa” is an evening meal when Muslim ends
their daily fasting during Ramadhan at sunset.
As host, Pangilinan warmly welcomed the guests from the
local government units, local government agencies, and other key stakeholders
in Central Mindanao that took time to visit
and share their celebration with the officers and personnel of the Kampilan
Division.
“As the commander of 6ID, I have a firm understanding on the
sensitivities, the practices, and the cultures that our Muslim brothers and
sisters are observing and the Command has always been very supportive of your
religious endeavors,” Pangilinan said.
After the short program, the guests were served and treated
with sumptuous Halal meals.
Capt. Joann Petinglay, speaking for the 6th ID, said the
occasion was inspiring as it provided a venue for social interaction and
commitment to uphold the camaraderie and good relationships that 6ID had
established.
Present during the dinner were: Rep. Bai Sandra Sema of 1st
District of Maguindanao and Cotabato City; Vice-Mayor Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi of
Cotabato City, 6ID Multi-Sector Advisory Board President Dr. Susan Anayatin;
Mayor Sumulong Sultan of Pikit, North Cotabato; Maguindanao Mayors Zamzamin
Amaptuan of Rajah Buayan, Datu Razul Sangki of Ampatuan, Salaban Diocolano of
Mother Kabuntalan, Midpantao Midtimbang Jr. of Guindulungan, Norodin Salasal of
Datu Salibo, Genuine Kamaong Sr of Datu Piang, Tungkang Midtimbang of Talayan,
Marshall Sinsuat of Datu Blah Sinsuat, Ramdatu Angas of Sultan Sa Barongis,
Ibrahim Ibay of Parang, Abolais Manalao of Buldon, and Mary Jane Bayam of North
Kabuntalan; and Dr. Kadil Sinolinding of Department of Health in the Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
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