10 July 2019, Marawi City – Lt Col Andres Soriano led the troops of 12th Civil-Military Operations (Kapatiran) Battalion (12CMOBn) in providing the much needed manpower in the conduct of Kumpas Barangay Serbisyo Caravan sa Marawi at Sarimanok, here.
The joint coordination of different government agencies and the military resulted to the Information, Consultation, Entertainment, and Service Caravan which catered to 303 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of Sarimanok Site 1 and Sarimanok Site 2.
“Ang pagtulong ay tuluy-tuloy,” said Jasleyah Abbas, Sarimanok Site 2 IDP Camp Manager.
Lt. Col. Soriano also said, “Napakahalaga sa amin at sa mga ahensya ng gobyerno na magkaroon ng magandang buhay ang mga IDP at makatayong muli sa sarili nilang mga paa.”
The National Housing Authority (NHA), under the direction of Mr Christian G Mundo, conducted a market survey for IDPs who wanted to avail the free permanent housing. They also provided a free consultation regarding housing. All 303 IDPs of Sarimanok Site 1 and Sarimanok Site 2 participated in the survey and availed the services of the NHA.
Ms Aisah Marohomsalic of NHA also announced that the IDPs of Sarimanok Site 1 can move into the available 50 units in Boganga by August. On the other hand, an estimate of 175 alloted units in Sagonsongan will be available for the IDPs in Sarimanok Site 2.
Meanwhile, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) offered the Rural Impact Sourcing (RIS) Technical Training which will enhance the IDP’s Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) skills that will help them land ICT-related jobs. Engr Jaron C Arab led the personnel of the (DICT) in registering 54 IDPs for the said program.
On the other hand, Mrs Erlinda Olivia P Tiu, Regional Director of the Philippine Information Agency – Information Communications Command Center (PIA-ICCC) Region X , kand the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) provided applications for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Courses. The scholarship will provide the students with ₱10,000 per semester for tuition fees; ₱6,000 monthly allowance; and ₱10,000 book allowance per year. There were 71 IDPs who signed up for the scholarship.
Further, there were 76 IDP children who participated in the Psycho-social Intervention conducted by the Hijab Troopers led by Cpl Santa Tatlonghari. The Hijab Troopers also gave away school supplies donated by the Department of Education.
A total of 286 relief goods were distributed by the personnel of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD,) led by Ms Jamila Taha, DSWD Region X Representative, and Ms Joy Juson, Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) Secretary . The IDPs received a hygiene kit, a blanket, and five cans of sardines.
Further, the soldiers of 12CMOBn and personnel of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, led by Mr Salem Tabao, provided free haircut service. There were 75 men and 16 women who availed the services.
The Information, Consultation, Entertainment, and Service Caravan opened at 7 A.M. while the programme started at 11 A.M. with a prayer led by Abdullah Bayan D Figaro, Sarimanok Site 1 Religious Leader. It was followed by the singing of the National Anthem. After which, Dr Alijandrito S Descallar of the Marawi Provincial Health Office gave the opening remarks.
Other significant personalities present were the following: Major Ronald E Dacawi, S3, 12CMOBn; Captain Alexandre Cabales, Director, ASMMC, CMOR; Hon. Majul Gandamra, Marawi City Mayor; Department Director Antonio Sugarol, TFBM; Mr Noe Calipusan Jr, TFBM-SLRM, DENR X Focal Person; Ms Omolkhair M Edres, representative, Department of Technology and Information (DTI) Lanao del Norte (LDN); Mr Armond Vincent S Silva, representative, Office of Civil Defense, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council; and Mr Franklin Gumapon, Project Director, PIA-ICCC.
The military has been in constant contact with the different government agencies, civilian organizations and stakeholders to rebuild the besieged city of Marawi. Thousands of relief goods, financial support, scholarship grants, and many other forms of humanitarian assistance were availed by the IDPs.
These CMO efforts by the 12CMOBn opened the hearts of the Maranao community into accepting the Armed Forces of the Philippines and had compelled them into allegiance with the Philippine government in keeping the peace in Marawi.
12th CMO Battalion, Civil-Military Operations Regiment Philippine Army
LTC ANDRES A SORIANO (INF) PA
12th CMOBN Commanding Officer
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
[Kalinaw News is the official online source of information on the pursuit for peace by the Philippine Army. It provides information on the activities of Army Units nationwide in the performance of their duty of Serving the People and Securing the Land. This website is a property of the Civil-Military Operations Regiment, Philippine Army located at Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.]
LTC ANDRES A SORIANO (INF) PA
12th CMOBN Commanding Officer
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
[Kalinaw News is the official online source of information on the pursuit for peace by the Philippine Army. It provides information on the activities of Army Units nationwide in the performance of their duty of Serving the People and Securing the Land. This website is a property of the Civil-Military Operations Regiment, Philippine Army located at Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.]
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