SPORTS BATTLE. Soldiers try to outsmart competitors as initial sports competition kicks off Sunday (Oct. 6, 2019) inside Camp Siongco, the headquarters of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division based in Maguindanao, as part of the weeklong celebration of the military unit’s 32nd founding anniversary. Former members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, who are now peace and development partners of the government, are also expected to compete in various sporting events during the celebration. (Photo courtesy of 6ID)
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao -- The battle-tested Army’s 6th Infantry “Kampilan” Division based here is celebrating its weeklong 32nd founding anniversary with special guests, leaders of its former arch-enemies in the province.
Maj. Gen. Diosdado Carreon, 6ID commander, said former top officials of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, led by current Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Interim Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim, are scheduled to attend the activities this week.
The celebration opened with sports activities on Sunday, participated by Army and Marine units based in the provinces of Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat, parts of North Cotabato and parts of Lanao del Sur.
Carreon said the soldiers will also be “fighting” against MILF former combatants in different sports events.
The MILF is now part of the government after it signed a comprehensive peace deal with the latter in 2014, and the ensuing establishment of the MILF-led BARMM earlier this year.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1082425
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