TABUANLASA, Basilan – On National Heroes Day, troops from the 14th Special
Forces Company in collaboration with Nagdilaab Foundation Incorporated and the Local Government Unit of Tabuanlasa Municipality simultaneously initiated a psychosocial activity, anti-terrorism forum, free medical checkup, and distribution of free eyeglasses and medicines here in Barangay Lanawan on Monday morning, 31 August 2020.
The activity which was themed, “Bata Sa Isla Bigyan Ng Saya At Pag-asa, Mapayapang Tabuanlasa”, was graced by more than three hundred (300) beneficiaries composed of children and adults.
These children, who were displaced due to the recent incident of rido in Barangay Babag, underwent psychosocial debriefing which is designed to provide mental relief to children who were caught in between fires and incurred trauma caused by the rido.
The activities conducted include art making, fun games, drawing, children songs, and others.
On the other hand, local and religious leaders, together with the security sector,
discussed about violent extremism during the anti-terrorism forum which was attended by the SK members, out-of-school youths, and other young adults who are vulnerable to the recruitment of the violent extremists such as the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group.
The forum was highlighted with the testimony of a former ASG member who already surrendered and embraced peace.
Mayor Brenda Junaid of Tabuanlasa Municipality conveyed her most sincere
thanks to the volunteers of the said activities, and expressed her high hopes for a bright future of the children in Tabuanlasa.
“Hangad namin na makapag-move on na ang mga kabataan na nagkaroon ng
trauma sa rido, at pagbutihin pa sana nila ang kanilang pag-aaral.”, Mayor Junaid said.
As strong partners, Captain Edmer Malucon, the Commanding Officer of 14SFC,
supported the stand of the LGU to prevent and counter the violent extremism espoused by the Abu Sayyaf Group which targets the youth sector.
“Nais natin isalba ang kabataan sa posibleng recruitment ng mga violent
extremist. Kaya dapat huwag sila magpadala sa panlilinlang ng mga rebelde.”, CaptainMalucon said.
Elderly constituents, likewise, received free medical checkup, medicines, and
vitamins while others who have visual problems were given free reading glasses
provided by the Philippine General Council of the Assemblies of God.
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