DEL PILAR, Cabadbaran City- Around 280 youths from the three different barangays of Balang-balang, San Antonio and Tagbongabong gathered for a peacebuilding forum with a theme “Youth Unity for a Better Society,” conducted at the municipality of Remedios Trinidad Romualdez (RTR), Agusan del Norte on August 31, 2019.
The forum was participated in by the 29th Infantry “Matatag” Battalion, 13th Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB), POINTY Young “Matatag”, and the Local Government Unit of RTR.
The forum aimed to acquaint youth leaders with the current situation of peace and security in their area as well as to insulate them from the deceptive tactics of recruitment of the New People’s Army (NPA). A series of team building activities were also conducted which aimed to help the youths to develop and enhance their unity and leadership skills.
Hon. Vicente Cuestas, Barangay Captain of Balang-balang highlighted the importance of the forum to the youths, especially their vital role to play for nation-building towards peace and development.
Meanwhile, Hon. Bernarditha Daquipil, Sangguniang Bayan member of RTR emphasized that the youth is the most vulnerable sector in society that is susceptible to the NPA’s deception, recruitment and exploitation. And it is, therefore, justifiable to focus more on preparing and strengthening the youth, so they may have enough strength to resist the enticing lies of the enemy.
Moreover, Lt. Geoffrey A. Escanlar, Company Commander in the area, called on the youth leaders to spend time in educating themselves, “Rebellion and revolutions won’t stop the insurgency but will just ignite the fire. What you need to focus on is educating yourselves with the right knowledge and information so you won’t easily be caught in the snares of the NPA. Strive to be an advocate of peace and development in your area rather than being a burden to your community,” Escanlar ended.
29th Infantry Battalion, 4th Infantry Division Philippine Army
MAJ RONALD C PUTOL (INF) PA
Civil Military Operations Officer
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MAJ RONALD C PUTOL (INF) PA
Civil Military Operations Officer
Contact Number: 09173065872
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
Contact us: contact@kalinawnews.com
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