Awarding of partners, stakeholders highlights 803rd Brigade 28th Founding Anniversary

From the Philippine Information Agency (Oct 18): Awarding of partners, stakeholders highlights 803rd Brigade 28th Founding Anniversary

CATARMAN, Northern Samar – Guided with the theme “PEACEMAKER Brigade Dalawampu’t Walong Taon Taos-Pusong Naglilingkod at Nagmamalasakit sa Mamamayan Tungo sa Tunay na Kapayapaan, Kaunlaran at Kaginhawaan ng Hilagang Samar,” 803rd Infantry (Peacemaker) Brigade celebrated its 28th Founding Anniversary, Saturday, October 15, 2016, giving awards to partners and stakeholders in recognition of their valuable contribution towards achieving the brigade’s mission.

The 803rd Brigade gave recognition to 8 military awardees, 19 civilians, 7 battalion/unit and 6 stakeholders and partners including the Philippine Information Agency, Northern Samar.

In his welcome message, 803rd  Brigade Commander Mario G Lacurom stressed, "without the support, close cooperation and strong coordination they would never accomplish the common task to create an environment conducive for sustainable development and a just and lasting peace in the area of responsibility of the brigade."

Speaking before guests and honorees, Governor Jose L. Ong, Jr. expressed great appreciation to 803rd Brigade with the present leadership of Brigade Commander Mario Lacurom, saying, "for 28 years, the institution has been the constant defender of Nortehanons to any threats, actual or imminent, against their lives, security and property."

The insurgency problem in Northern Samar is relatively under control compared to the situation decades ago. Twelve out of 24 municipalities had been declared as Peace and Development Ready or under a Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition (SIPC). These, among many others, are tangible manifestations of your achievements, expressed Governor Ong as the guest of honor and speaker during the event.

Gov. Ong wrapped up his message with a reassurance that the Provincial Government of Northern Samar under his watch will remain steadfast in its commitment to be 803rd’s partner in sustaining the peace and development that the province have attained thus far.

The celebration started with an Anniversary Shootfest at Brigade Firing Range in Sept 16-17, 2016, followed by a Coastal Clean-Up and Tree Growing at the shoreline of Brgy. Baybay, Thanksgiving Mass and blessing of facilities at the 803rd Brigade compound.

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