Governor hails Quezonian soldiers returning from Marawi

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 26): Governor hails Quezonian soldiers returning from Marawi

Quezon Governor David Suarez led his constituents Wednesday in saluting and expressing their admiration for Quezonian soldiers, the Southern Luzon Command (SOLCOM) military contingent based in Camp Nakar here, and all government forces deployed to Marawi City for their successful operations against the Maute terrorists.

Suarez said the entire Quezon hails the soldiers’ heroism, bravery, sacrifice and love of country and cheers the soldiers’ return to the province after their five-month stint in the war-torn city.

He made the congratulatory remarks and the “heroes’ welcome” during the recent joint Provincial Development Council (PDC) – Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) and Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council meeting.

The governor presided over the meeting with Sangguniang Panlalawigan board members, municipal mayors, police officials, sector representatives and local government department heads at the Bulwagang Kalilayan.

The meeting focused on peace and order and public safety updates, including the crime situation report and internal security situation in the province.

He also lauded the provincial police leadership for the decline in crime rate and their intensified operations against hard drugs.

The provincial chief executive also told the local government and police officials to sustain their peace and order efforts to achieve a peaceful and progressive province.

Suarez enjoined the council members to intensify their comprehensive and proactive projects under his administration, anchored on the governor’s thrust to transform Quezon’s “next best three years” and onwards.

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineering officials from the province’s 1st, 3rd and 4th districts also briefed the conferees on the proposed infrastructure projects and budget, among them the proposed Southern Luzon Expressway (SLEX) extension project from Calamba City to Lucena City to spur development, not only in Quezon but in the Calabarzon region.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php/articles/1013980