Pinabacdao, Samar, Feb. 24 (PIA) -- The Local Peace Engagement Cluster of the Samar PTF-ELCAC initiated a Round Table Discussion with the peace builders of Pinabacdao town on February 22.
The said discussion is an effort of the cluster to establish an insurgency-free community.
Pinabacdao Mayor Teodorico Mabag explained to peace builders that through the Whole of Nation Approach, the different services of governmental agencies are brought closer to the people.
Pinabacdao Mayor Teodorico Mabag explained to peace builders that through the Whole of Nation Approach, the different services of governmental agencies are brought closer to the people. (GMTT/PIA Samar)
"Slowly but surely, the government is addressing the different concerns of the community especially those from far-flung barangays," he said.
Mayor Mabag also shared that through the Provincial Government and the PTF-ELCAC, a Peace and Prosperity Village will be put up in Brgy. Catigawan, Pinabacdao, Samar.
"The village will have 200 units for occupancy of former rebels. This makes the services of the government more accessible to the community," Mabag said.
Ms. Alma Austero, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer disclosed that per the orientation conducted, the main issues that were raised were lack of access road, lack of classrooms and day care center as some were previously damaged by typhoons and lack of capital, farm tools and farm equipment.
Ms. Adelfa Gadin of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, advised the peace builders to organize a farmer's association and have it registered.
Ms. Gadin said,”The benefit of this is that you can request for farm tools and farm implements from the LGU once you have legitimate organization. You can also request for training on vegetable production and fertilizer production.”
Engr. Enrico Banario said that through TESDA, he is willing to provide skills training to the community. The courses in demand were dressmaking, and organic vegetable production.
However, Engr. Banario said that he will check if the courses selected are aligned with the Barangay Development Plan.
Ms. Austero also shared to the peace builders the different benefits offered by the government that former rebels may avail of such as those from the E-CLIP Program and the provision of the Provincial Government of home lots and farm lots.
She said that these may be offered to the rebels in their communities to encourage them to surrender.
A peace builder, on the other hand, shared that the issue on land ownership is being used by the NPAs to recruit more members.
"Someone from the government should go to the interior barangays to explain clearly the process of land ownership together with the prohibitions on ownership," he said.
“The NPAs are also using the loopholes of the 4Ps Program to elicit sympathy,” said the peace builder.
"There are members of the 4Ps program that shouldn't be included and there are those who qualified that weren't listed. They are using this to stir anger among the populace," he added.
Ms. Leila Auditor of DSWD cleared the issues on the 4Ps Program.
She said that one reason that there are those not included in the program is that some would intentionally give wrong information. As such, when validation comes, even if they are potential beneficiaries, since the office cannot validate their identity and status, they are then not included in the list.
"There are also those who would refuse to register even if we convince them that it is for their benefit," Ms. Auditor said.
Furthermore, Mr. Glenn Soriano of DENR-CENRO Sta. Rita, cleared to everyone that most of the land in Pinabacdao are classified as Timberland. As such, it would be difficult to give title or land ownership unless the land is reclassified.
He also said that it would need the intervention of the Congress to process the reclassification.
On a positive note, Mr. Segundino Pagliawan of DAR-Samar shared that aside from the home lots, farm lots will also be given to former rebels, with three hectares at most per FR depending on their validation.
He also said that farm lots should be taken into consideration carefully as there may be farmers who already own or till the land near the Peace and Prosperity Village. As such, farm lots might be in a different location.
The said Round Table Discussion between the Local Peace Engagement Cluster panel members and the peace builders will be followed by a few more rounds until an agreement on the commitments to end insurgency is met. (n/GMT/PIA-Samar)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1035292
"Slowly but surely, the government is addressing the different concerns of the community especially those from far-flung barangays," he said.
Mayor Mabag also shared that through the Provincial Government and the PTF-ELCAC, a Peace and Prosperity Village will be put up in Brgy. Catigawan, Pinabacdao, Samar.
"The village will have 200 units for occupancy of former rebels. This makes the services of the government more accessible to the community," Mabag said.
Ms. Alma Austero, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer disclosed that per the orientation conducted, the main issues that were raised were lack of access road, lack of classrooms and day care center as some were previously damaged by typhoons and lack of capital, farm tools and farm equipment.
Ms. Adelfa Gadin of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, advised the peace builders to organize a farmer's association and have it registered.
Ms. Gadin said,”The benefit of this is that you can request for farm tools and farm implements from the LGU once you have legitimate organization. You can also request for training on vegetable production and fertilizer production.”
Engr. Enrico Banario said that through TESDA, he is willing to provide skills training to the community. The courses in demand were dressmaking, and organic vegetable production.
However, Engr. Banario said that he will check if the courses selected are aligned with the Barangay Development Plan.
Ms. Austero also shared to the peace builders the different benefits offered by the government that former rebels may avail of such as those from the E-CLIP Program and the provision of the Provincial Government of home lots and farm lots.
She said that these may be offered to the rebels in their communities to encourage them to surrender.
A peace builder, on the other hand, shared that the issue on land ownership is being used by the NPAs to recruit more members.
"Someone from the government should go to the interior barangays to explain clearly the process of land ownership together with the prohibitions on ownership," he said.
“The NPAs are also using the loopholes of the 4Ps Program to elicit sympathy,” said the peace builder.
"There are members of the 4Ps program that shouldn't be included and there are those who qualified that weren't listed. They are using this to stir anger among the populace," he added.
Ms. Leila Auditor of DSWD cleared the issues on the 4Ps Program.
She said that one reason that there are those not included in the program is that some would intentionally give wrong information. As such, when validation comes, even if they are potential beneficiaries, since the office cannot validate their identity and status, they are then not included in the list.
"There are also those who would refuse to register even if we convince them that it is for their benefit," Ms. Auditor said.
Furthermore, Mr. Glenn Soriano of DENR-CENRO Sta. Rita, cleared to everyone that most of the land in Pinabacdao are classified as Timberland. As such, it would be difficult to give title or land ownership unless the land is reclassified.
He also said that it would need the intervention of the Congress to process the reclassification.
On a positive note, Mr. Segundino Pagliawan of DAR-Samar shared that aside from the home lots, farm lots will also be given to former rebels, with three hectares at most per FR depending on their validation.
He also said that farm lots should be taken into consideration carefully as there may be farmers who already own or till the land near the Peace and Prosperity Village. As such, farm lots might be in a different location.
The said Round Table Discussion between the Local Peace Engagement Cluster panel members and the peace builders will be followed by a few more rounds until an agreement on the commitments to end insurgency is met. (n/GMT/PIA-Samar)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1035292
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