Army deploys community support teams in San Luis, Aurora

From the Philippine Information Agency (Oct 14, 2020): Army deploys community support teams in San Luis, Aurora (By Carlo Lorenzo J. Datu)

FORT MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija, Oct.14 (PIA) -- Army 91st Infantry Battalion (91IB) deployed five Community Support Program (CSP) teams in different barangays in San Luis, Aurora.

Specifically, there were assigned in Diteki, El Pimentel, Ditumabo, Dikapinisan and Dimanayat.

“The deployment of CSP teams will basically contribute to peace and development efforts in those areas,” 91IB Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Reandrew Rubio said.

They will also act as bridge between the government and the community in identifying different issues and facilitate the resolution of the same in partnership with local government units and national government agencies.

“The deployment of CSP teams will somehow affect the recovery and logistical works of the New People’s Army in those areas,” Rubio furthered.

This is in line with the Development Support and Security Plan “Kapayapaan” of the Armed Forces of the Philippines which seeks to conduct development support operations, sustain peace efforts, ensure security and help maintain public order to foster the foundation for economic and human development.

For his part, 703rd Infantry Brigade Commander Brigadier General Andrew Costelo expressed appreciation to the municipal government of San Luis for their strong support to the Army.

“We are not only here to help the local government in addressing the peace and security concerns of the communities but also to help deliver basic government services,” Costelo emphasized. (CLJD-PIA 3)

https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1056038