Mawab, Compostella Valley – The Madaum Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association Incorporated (MARBAI) in collaboration with 71st Infantry (Kaibigan) Battalion and other stakeholders conducted Grand Pulong-pulong (GPP) at MARBAI Compound, Purok 8, Brgy Madaum, Tagum City, Davao del Norte on July 25, 2019.
In coordination with different concerned agencies, the GPP was held to reiterate the possibilities of opportunities for the growth of MARBAI as a cooperative.
The Department of Agrarian Reform represented by Engineer Nazario P Monarca, Municipal Agrarian Reform Office Head attended to discuss the processing of Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) to the Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs). Also, Engineer Romeo Y Cabanial, Manager of Land Bank of Philippines Davao City discussed on the payments of every beneficiary and the production price problem.
Madaum Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association Incorporated (MARBAI) was formerly known to where legal fronts of Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs) has penetrated and exploited the people. Accordingly, this place became the home of 300 Indigenous People (IP) refugee who used by the left leaning groups in the conduct of mass demonstrations and rallies. Salugpongan School was also established in the area.
Upon knowing the condition, 71st IB with 10th Civil Military Operations Battalion conducted Community Support Program (CSP) to driven away the presence of terrorist group and its legal fronts in the area. CSP was able to address the concerns of the farmers and the community which led to the cooperation of the MARBAI officials to divulge their allegiance with CNTs and left leaning groups.
With the support of CSP Team, MARBAI submitted necessary document for them to be disaffiliated from Kilusang Mambubukid ng Pilinas (KMP), a left-leaning organization which manipulated the farmers and community.
Further, MARBAI had already submitted requirements for their application as cooperative to Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and now waiting for the certificate of registration to be awarded.
Lieutenant Colonel Esteveyn E Ducusin, Commanding Officer of 71st Infantry (Kaibigan) Battalion said, “We have worked hand-in-hand and we will continue it to pursue a greater accomplishment for MARBAI. With cooperation and will, we can do it.”
Also, Major Evelment G Malano, Ex-O of 71st IB attended the event to represent Lieutenant Col. Ducusin said, “I would like to congratulate MARBAI for taking steps towards progress. We assure you that the unit will always be of your service to assist your needs for a prosperous MARBAI Cooperative.”
Other personalities who graced the event were Colonel Glenn Jun C Calambuhay, Deputy Brigade Commander of 1001st Infantry (Pag-asa) Brigade; Lieutenant Colonel Noman L Alcovindas, Commanding Officer of 10th CMO Bn; Honorable Ronald S Elliot, City Councilor and a representative of City Mayor Allan Rellon; Honorable Filadelfa D Castillo, Barangay Captain of Brgy San Isidro, Tagum City, and; Honorable Leo C Uy, Barangay Captain, Brgy San Isidro Madaum, Tagum City.
71st Infantry Battalion 7th Infantry Division Philippine Army
1LT Jhocell D. Asis
09956103794/09177350771
71ib7id@army.mil.ph
cmo_71ib@yahoo.com
1LT Jhocell D. Asis
09956103794/09177350771
71ib7id@army.mil.ph
cmo_71ib@yahoo.com
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