Posted to Kalinaw News (Nov 30, 2020): ARMY, LGU converge for Peaceful NPA family-oriented dialogue in Misamis Oriental
CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental – A total of 17 families of New People’s Army (NPA) participated in a peace dialogue between Balingasag Local Government Unit (LGU) and the Army’s 58th Infantry Battalion (IB) at Barangay Mambuaya, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental last 20 November 2020.
The program aims to educate the participants about the different programs of the government and help them verbalize issues and concerns that will help them understand the root causes of conflicts.
During the open forum, the participants voiced out their concerns about their children being recruited by the CTGs. According to the participants, they desired and dreamed for a better future for their children and yet, the NPAs destroyed. They are worried of the possibility that they will only see their children, brothers, sisters, and husband lying dead after an encounter.
Meanwhile, Hon. Alexis Quina, Municipal Mayor of Balingasag firmly said, “We will do our duties and responsibilities to assure our constituents of the constant delivery of basic services and livelihood opportunities to address the different issues that are being exploited by the NPAs.”
Furthermore, Lieutenant Colonel Ricky L Canatoy, Commanding Officer of 58IB assured the participants that the Army will do its best to encourage them to surrender as early as possible to prevent the waste of life. “Let us work together to build a strong, peaceful, and resilient community. Rest assured that your Philippine Army, the LGU and the line agencies of the government will continue to deliver peace and development interventions for all the communities in the province.”
“I urge the remaining members of the CTGs to lay down your arms, return to the folds of the law and live a peaceful life with your families. Rest assured that we will assist you in your enrollment to E-CLIP.”
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