IPIL, ZSP | The Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) conducted Groundbreaking Ceremony of projects in the different far-flung barangays of Midsalip town, Zamboanga del Sur, Thursday, June 11.
The ceremony was led by PTF-ELCAC Chairperson Governor Victor Yu that was conducted in three priority barangays for convergence due to its history of being frequented by the Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs).
In strict observance of COVID-19 protocols, simple ground breaking ceremonies were held in barangays Duelic, Piwan, and Pisompongan.
In Barangay Duelic, the PTF-ELCAC will be implementing the rehabilitation of 2.5-kilometer Matalang-Duelic Road and the construction of the 39-meter Hanging Bridge for the use of its residents.
In her statement, Diosdada Mañares, Barangay Captain of Duelic, expressed her deepest gratitude to the Army and the PTF-ELCAC for the aforementioned projects.
“I and the residents of Barangay Duelic are forever grateful to the government and the Army because for the longest time, only now will there be a decent road for our residents and children to use,” said Brgy. Capt. Mañares.
Afterwhich, the PTF-ELCAC proceeded to Barangay Piwan for the launching of the Construction of 5.5-kilometer Piwan-Sigacad Road Project in partnership with the 547th Engineer (AGILA) Battalion, which will connect Midsalip to the town of Bayog of the same province.
The construction of Piwan Water System will also be implemented to provide potable water source for the residents of the barangay.
Lastly, the PTF-ELCAC proceeded to the launching of the construction of 4.5-kilometer Pisompongan-Balonai Road and 6-kilometer Pisompongan-Pawan-Pili Road in Barangay Pisompongan, which will be jointly implemented by the Proncial Government of Zamboanga del Sur, the Army’s 53rd Infantry Battalion and 547th Army Engineers.
Pisompongan Barangay Captain Ronald Tagulo also expressed his gratitude to the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Sur and the Army for making these projects a reality.
“For a very long time, only today has there been an intervention to reach the far-flung adjacent barangays of Pili and Balonai possible,” said Brgy. Captain Tagulo.
In an interview during during the said activities, 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division Commander Maj. Gen. Gene Ponio said that the Army will support the LGU and PTF-ELCAC in implementing these projects.
“I told the Governor Victor J. Yu that the Army will help. We should finish what we started because otherwise, if we don’t finish these roads, water system, and bridge for the residents of these far-flung barangays, the impact will still be negative,” said Maj. Gen. Gene Ponio.
Also, PTF-ELCAC Chairperson Gov. Victor J. Yu said that they will finish these projects as these will indicate the delivery of basic and government services to his constituents.
“I always say, where there is road, everything else will follow. We will finish these projects with the help of the Army to bring the government closer to our constituents like what they have always been longing for,” said Governor Yu.
Also present during the ceremony were BGen Anthony Cacayuran, 54th Engineer Brigade; Col Leonel Nicolas, 102nd Infantry Brigade; Col Emerito Pineda, 547th Engineer Battalion; LtCol Jo-ar Herrera, 53rd Infantry Battalion and other provincial heads and members of the PTF-ELCAC.
These barangays are now declared as cleared barangays from the CNT Influence and through the PTF-ELCAC, these development projects are now being implemented to address the previous issues exploited by the CNT.
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