Monday, August 5, 2019

Gov. Palma calls for unified efforts to end local communist armed conflict

From the Philippine Information Agency (Aug 5, 2019): Gov. Palma calls for unified efforts to end local communist armed conflict

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To fast track the institutionalization of EO 70 or the whole of nation approach in attaining inclusive and sustainable peace, Gov. Wilter Y. Palma recently convened the members of the Provincial Task Force To End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) for orientation and action planning to address the root causes of insurgencies and other armed conflicts.



“People always long for government as they cry out for help in distressed areas. We are here, we must let them know and feel that we have a government that cares. I appeal to all of you for your active involvement as we unify efforts to reach out and work towards a common goal,” Gov. Palma urged.

He also called on member agencies to prioritize and harmonize the delivery of basic services and social development packages of the government and ensure active participation of all sectors in the pursuit of the country’s peace agenda.

The governor also appealed to local legislators to pass a resolution declaring the CPP-NPA as persona non grata in their municipalities.

Meanwhile, MGen Bagnus Gaerlan, commander of the 102nd Brigade said, “Kailangan ang teamwork para matugunan ang kahirapan, kaya nagrebelde sila dahil wala silang trabaho, pagkain, naghahanap sila ng kalinga ng gobyerno dahil kadalasan di sila inaabot ng basic government services.” He said they are lucky to have President Duterte’s E-Clip Program implemented by DILG, because it provides livelihood opportunities for them if they return to the folds of the law and live a normal life with their families.

“Ipakita natin sa kanila na mas maganda ang gobyerno natin, mas makatao, mas maka Diyos at mas makabansa,” Gaerlan stressed.

“We are here to be dynamically involved with EO 70 because we believe that the peace process is the best solution,” Oliver Ombos, DILG provincial director said. He said people need to be informed about what the government is doing for them with all its gains, mobilize all partners in nation building and move towards one direction - to uplift the life of every Filipino and attain inclusive growth and lasting peace. (ALT-PIA9/Zamboanga Sibugay)

https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1025578

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