The PHILIPPINE Army launched a new program which aims to build conflict-resilient communities, especially on vulnerable areas affected by conflicts and disasters.
The Community Support Program (CSP) is seen poised to transform insurgency-affected areas into thriving and sustainable communities by integrating activities that promote economic growth and address fundamental conflict issues.
The Community Support Program (CSP) is seen poised to transform insurgency-affected areas into thriving and sustainable communities by integrating activities that promote economic growth and address fundamental conflict issues.
The innovative strategy has received warm welcome from the community during its launching on May 16 in Barangay Central in the City of Mati, in time for the conduct of the provincial government-led Nagkakaisang Lingkod-Bayan ng Davao Oriental Barangay Outreach Caravan.
The launch was graced by top officials of the Philippine Army, namely: Lt. Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero, chief of the Eastern Mindanao Command and Maj. Gen. Rafael Valencia, 10th Infantry Division commander.
The launch was graced by top officials of the Philippine Army, namely: Lt. Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero, chief of the Eastern Mindanao Command and Maj. Gen. Rafael Valencia, 10th Infantry Division commander.
“The program ultimately targets to uplift economic conditions and achieve sustainable peace in Davao Oriental,” Guerrero said.
On the other hand, Valencia said the program does not focus merely on security but also uplifting communities from the cycle of poverty, hunger, and other major social issues.
Being piloted in the province, the CSP hopes to complement the military’s current Development Support and Security Plan (DSSP) Kapayapaan and serves as upgraded version of the Peace and Development Outreach Program (PDOP) which was also piloted here with great success leading to the declaration of Davao Oriental as ‘development-ready’ in 2013.
Stakeholders for peace and development comprising the local chief executives of the province, led by Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang, put their support behind the CSP.
Based on the agreement, the provincial government will provide support to the CSP teams immersed in recovered areas, address social issues, and undertake community-based initiatives, among many others.
On the other hand, Valencia said the program does not focus merely on security but also uplifting communities from the cycle of poverty, hunger, and other major social issues.
Being piloted in the province, the CSP hopes to complement the military’s current Development Support and Security Plan (DSSP) Kapayapaan and serves as upgraded version of the Peace and Development Outreach Program (PDOP) which was also piloted here with great success leading to the declaration of Davao Oriental as ‘development-ready’ in 2013.
Stakeholders for peace and development comprising the local chief executives of the province, led by Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang, put their support behind the CSP.
Based on the agreement, the provincial government will provide support to the CSP teams immersed in recovered areas, address social issues, and undertake community-based initiatives, among many others.
Meanwhile, the military will take charge in dismantling underground organizations in insurgency-affected areas, facilitate the strengthening of barangay-based institutions, and assist in the delivery of government services, among others.
The program entails a shift from the purely military role of the Armed Forces of the Philippines into performing non-traditional functions such as support to peace building, security and sustainable development.
Among the significant successes of the program is seen in a far-flung village in the town of Boston, where a thriving community project has benefited an association consisting of former rebels.
Covering an area of 35 hectares, the 320 members grow different types of crops and livestock.
The association has received thousands of seedlings of various fruit and forest trees. It’s also planting cash crops and culture different species of fishes in their ponds, as well as raising livestock and poultry.
The program entails a shift from the purely military role of the Armed Forces of the Philippines into performing non-traditional functions such as support to peace building, security and sustainable development.
Among the significant successes of the program is seen in a far-flung village in the town of Boston, where a thriving community project has benefited an association consisting of former rebels.
Covering an area of 35 hectares, the 320 members grow different types of crops and livestock.
The association has received thousands of seedlings of various fruit and forest trees. It’s also planting cash crops and culture different species of fishes in their ponds, as well as raising livestock and poultry.
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