Tuesday, May 7, 2019

9th ID MSAB reiterates commitment to support the army’s peace efforts

From the Philippine Information Agency (May 7, 2019): 9th ID MSAB reiterates commitment to support the army’s peace efforts

PILI, Camarines Sur, May 6 (PIA) – The nine-member team comprising the Multi-Sectoral Advisory Board (MSAB) reiterated their commitment to be a part of the 9th Infantry Division’s effort to sustain peace and progress in the region as evidenced by their active participation and interest in all the division’s endeavors.


Members of the 9ID Multisectoral Advisory Board (MSAB) during the 1st Quarter Meeting held April 30 at the 9ID Officers' Clubhouse, Camp Elias Angeles, Pili, Camarines Sur.

Headed by 9ID MSAB Chairperson Msgr. Zosimo Ma. Sañado, each member reiterated their commitment to be part of the continuing effort and desire of the Philippine Army (PA), particularly of the 9th Infantry Division to finally put an end to the decade-long insurgency problem that is robbing the Filipinos of their most-sought after peace.

9th ID Division Commander MGEN Fernando T. Trinidad expressed his gratitude to the MSAB for the priceless contribution of each committees headed by MSAB members which contributes to the realization of the Army Transformation Roadmap (ATR) by 2028.

“We are grateful for all the support given by our MSAB in leading our armies towards the journey of good governance and excellent performance. Where we are and what we have achieved is largely because of the brilliant suggestions and help from them, Trinidad uttered during the MSAB 1st Quarter meeting held recently at the 9ID Officers’ Clubhouse, Camp Elias Angeles, here.



The ATR’s purpose is to create a more dynamic, more capable, better and professional Philippine Army members who shall commit to bring peace as they ably secure the land. This is translated to a genuine transformation program based on good governance and performance excellence.

Trinidad harped on the “whole-of-nation” approach in consonance with President Rodrigo Duterte’s issuance of Executive Order No. 70 in December 2018, to end local communist armed conflict by creating a national task force which shall formulate programs and activities that are workable in order to attain peace.

BGen Peal John Bondoc, 9ID PA Asst. Division Commander lauded the creation of Joint Task Force Bicolandia, formed in 2018 primarily to respond to emergency situations and protect the region from security threats through the integration of air, sea, and land units in the area.

“We are happy that through the TF Bicolandia, we can encourage our communities, particularly those which we consider as “geographically isolated and disadvantage areas (GIDAs) to be our priority in the implementation of livelihood programs and be the recipients of the various social services,” Bondoc added as he envisions a peace framework that will aid in attainment of the elusive peace.

Trinidad reported that by 2020, the division will implement projects amounting to more or less P50M as part of the government’s effort to bring progress and development in the countryside.

“The amount may be small but we are bent on spending them judiciously to programs that will benefit the community. We are counting on our partners, to other government agencies and other organizations who will be willing to extend their support to these peace initiatives.”

https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1021723

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