Former communist-New People’s Army (NPA) rebels who voluntarily surrendered to the Army’s 30th Infantry (Python) Battalion (30th IB) in Surigao del Norte province received food aid from Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) amidst the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
30th IB-CMO / MANILA BULLETIN
In coordination and with the assistance of 30th IB personnel, the former NPAs received 180 food packs containing 3 kilos of rice, 4 assorted can goods, 2 noodles, coffee and sugar at the headquarters of the 30th IB in Placer town, Surigao del Norte province, on Tuesday (May 26).
So far, 49 former communist rebels in the area of operations of the 30th IB have already received food assistance from the government, 30th IB Civil Military Operations (CMO) Officer 2nd Lt. Benjamin Elisand De Dios said.
“These former rebels were among the populace who were much affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,” the 30th IB CMO officer told The Manila Bulletin late Wednesday afternoon.
As part of the continuing effort with close collaboration between government agencies and security sectors, such endeavor significantly contributed to the overall effort to aid the communities within the province taking care of the former rebels in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic, 2nd Lt. De Dios added.
The distribution of food packs from PSDWO was facilitated by 30th IB Executive Officer Maj. Jasper Gacayan.
PSWDO Head Officer Ms. Fe Saumat said, “May these food packs be of great help to our former rebels to ease up and sustain their daily needs amid this present COVID-19 crisis.
Meanwhile, 30th IB commander Lt. Col. Ryan Charles G. Callanta also said that these former rebels were also affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
“Our former rebels who decided to return to the folds of law were also affected by the implementation of General Community Quarantine,” he said.
“These food assistance from our local government units and government agencies will help sustain the needs of our former rebels,” the 30th IB commander said.
It can be remembered that the very reasons why they left the movement without having second thoughts are the hardships they endured. He added that the former rebels firmly believe that the cause they are fighting are going nowhere at the expense of their own sacrifices.
So far, 49 former communist rebels in the area of operations of the 30th IB have already received food assistance from the government, 30th IB Civil Military Operations (CMO) Officer 2nd Lt. Benjamin Elisand De Dios said.
“These former rebels were among the populace who were much affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,” the 30th IB CMO officer told The Manila Bulletin late Wednesday afternoon.
As part of the continuing effort with close collaboration between government agencies and security sectors, such endeavor significantly contributed to the overall effort to aid the communities within the province taking care of the former rebels in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic, 2nd Lt. De Dios added.
The distribution of food packs from PSDWO was facilitated by 30th IB Executive Officer Maj. Jasper Gacayan.
PSWDO Head Officer Ms. Fe Saumat said, “May these food packs be of great help to our former rebels to ease up and sustain their daily needs amid this present COVID-19 crisis.
Meanwhile, 30th IB commander Lt. Col. Ryan Charles G. Callanta also said that these former rebels were also affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
“Our former rebels who decided to return to the folds of law were also affected by the implementation of General Community Quarantine,” he said.
“These food assistance from our local government units and government agencies will help sustain the needs of our former rebels,” the 30th IB commander said.
It can be remembered that the very reasons why they left the movement without having second thoughts are the hardships they endured. He added that the former rebels firmly believe that the cause they are fighting are going nowhere at the expense of their own sacrifices.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.