BRGY LANGGAPANAN, Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao (DWDD)
Lt Col Harold M Cabunoc, the Battalion Commander of the 33rd Infantry (Makabayan) Battalion listens to the sentiments of the residents of Barangay Langgapanan, Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao during his visit at their community.
The people asked for the Army’s intervention in the ongoing clan war between rival MILF commanders of the 106th Base Command.
Lt Col Cabunoc has raised the issue to the Joint Ceasefire Committee to remove the armed MILF fighters from the community. He also stressed that the Philippine Army will not hesitate to use force against anyone who insists in perpetrating violence against hapless, peace-loving civilians.
The 33rd Infantry Battalion involves the people in resolving community issues that fuel armed conflicts.
Makabayan Warriors led by Lt Col Harold M Cabunoc visited Lasangan village in General Salipada K Pendatun, Maguindanao to collaborate with the local officials and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in addressing the security threats brought about by the presence of BIFF terrorists in the village.
The Makabayan Battalion uses the Joint Ceasefire Committee peace mechanisms in the conduct of its operations against peace spoilers who mingle with relatives in MILF communities around the AO.
Makabayan Warriors of Bravo Company led by Sgt Nadzmar D Yahcob, the Platoon Sergeant, visited Brgy Langgapanan to secure the evacuees who are returning to their homes.
The villagers were affected by the armed violence between MILF commanders who both wanted to control the extortion activities in the area.
The Makabayan Battalion supports the civil government in keeping the peace in former armed conflict areas.
The unit also facilitates the functioning of local government institutions to enable them build resilient communities. Photo by Pfc Jurry M Donasco / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/10/18/consultation-dialogue-33ib-talks-with-residents-of-brgy-langgapanan-sultan-sa-barongis-maguindanao-video/
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