Alabel, Sarangani Province – Secretary Isidro Lapeña of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) personally visited Barangay Alegria in Alabel, Sarangani Province, an Indigenous People (IP) Community, on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Alongside with him are Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, Congressman Rogelio Pacquiao represented by Ms Adeline Jalagpas, District Head of Sarangani, Col Potenciano Camba, 1002nd Brigade Commander, Lt. Col. Ronaldo G Valdez, Commander 73IB, PNP led by PCol Michael Lebanan, Mr Remegias Timonio, PD TESDA, and other agency heads.
The purpose of the visit is to launch the I-PEACE program of TESDA which focuses on elevating the knowledge and awareness of IP communities in Organic Farming which will evetually help the IP to create a sustainable livelihood.
“I want every Filipino to be comfortable. I want them to know and understand the programs provided for them. Our programs will address the insurgency and armed conflict. But these will not be successful without the help of other agencies. This is why our President wants it to be a Whole-Nation-Approach,” Secretary Lapeña said in his statement.
In support with the statement of the Secretary, Lt. Col. Ronaldo G Valdez, Commanding Officer of 73Rd Infantry Battalion, stated the need of sustainability in the area. He also emphasized that every Brgy captain should empower his constituents in order to continue the livelihood programs provided to them.
Statistics show that 67% or 2 out of 3 NPA rebels come from the IPs. This is one of the reasons why TESDA launched the IPEACE program and 73IB will continue to extend its support in this kind of government efforts.
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