Posted to Kalinaw News (Dec 18, 2020): PLGU Mis Or unveils new project to conflict-affected community
CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental- In coordination with 58th Infantry “Dimalulupig” Battalion, the Provincial Local Government Unit of Misamis Oriental (PLGU Mis Or) conducted Groundbreaking ceremony of water system at Sitio Kamansi, Brgy Banglay, Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental on December 16, 2020.
The said project is worth of Php 289,000 and was funded under the First Community Cooperative (FICCO) Outreach Program. This aims to provide an easy access to safe and potable water to the locals of Sitio Kamansi as well as to prevent them from being afflicted by diseases caused by contaminated water.
According to the locals, this is one of the issues and concerns being exploited and used by the Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs) in their community to recruit the local populace to join the armed struggle.
It can be recalled that Sitio Kamansi was a former Guerilla base of the CTGs operating in the unit Area of Operation which was successfully cleared through the intensified effort of 58IB and the LGU Lagonglong.
Moreover, present during the groundbreaking were Hon. Fredrick Khu, Board Member of 1st District Misamis Oriental, Director Anselmo Mercado, Chairman of FICCO Board of Trustee, Hon. Jay Albert Puertas, Municipal Mayor of Lagonglong, Mr. Jose Apollo Pacamalan, Provincial Agriculturist, Mr. Jonathan Rizalda, Environmental Officer of Minergy Power Corporation (MPC), and Hon. Edgardo Torres, Barangay Captain of Brgy Banglay, Lagonglong.
The activity was highlighted with the signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA ) among the different agencies and offices involved.
Meanwhile, the beneficiaries of said project conveyed their deepest gratitude to all the people behind the development of Sitio Kamansi.
On the other hand, Lieutenant Colonel Ricky L Canatoy, Commanding Officer of 58IB appreciated the continuous efforts of various government agencies in delivering basic services to different conflict-affected communities. “Your Philippine Army will always be your partners and will continuously support all your endeavors in delivering basic services to the peace-loving people of Misamis Oriental. Likewise, we will give our best effort to protect the people from any threat group that will disturb their peaceful community,” said Lt. Col. Canatoy.
“To the beneficiaries, our effort does not ends here, expect more socio-economic development projects from the government., Likewise, we assure you that the development of So Kamansi will be sustained and continuous so that there will be no reasons of joining the rebels in their armed struggle,” Lt. Col. Canatoy ended.
This initiative is a result of the collaboration effort of different government agencies and private stakeholders which manifest the effective implementation of Executive Order No.70 (EO70).
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