Kalinaw News: Solon, PTF and CTF ELCAC facilitates peace dialogue in Bukidnon

Posted to Kalinaw News (Dec 4, 2020): Solon, PTF and CTF ELCAC facilitates peace dialogue in Bukidnon



IMPASUGONG, BUKIDNON – A Solon and members of the Provincial and City Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF and CTF-ELCAC), initiated a peace dialogue between two (2) families which have been involved in decades of conflict at Barangay Silae, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon on November 28, 2020.

Dela Mance and Goaynon Clans were known in Bukidnon for their decades of conflict which resulted in numerous lives sacrificed. Through the efforts of Hon. Jonathan Kieth T. Flores, Representative of the 2nd District of Bukidnon, PTF and CTF-ELCAC, the conflict resolution was conducted to resolve the long-standing conflict between the clan that has seriously affected the lives of the two (2) families and many others.

The settlement of the two (2) clans was made possible through the efforts of Hon. Flores, who was represented by Mr. Manuel I. Sicalan III during the customary settlement, Mr. Efren Neri, a representative from the Governor’s office; Datu Richard “Laglagengan” Macas, Indigenous People Mandatory Representative (IPMR) in the province of Bukidnon; Hon .Cromwell Kiril Dinlayan, Malaybalay City Councilor, Datu Renato S. Sumbongan, Malaybalay City IPMR; Col. Jose Arn M. Real, Deputy Brigade Commander of 403rd Brigade; Lt. Col. Edgardo V. Talaroc Jr., Commanding Officer of the 8th Infantry Battalion (8IB); PLT Jules King Litanon, Police Community Relation Officer; and representatives from the two (2) conflicting families.

“Mapasalamaton ako sa atong gobyerno sa ilang paningkamot sa pagpadali sa pagpahiuli sa among maayong kalabotan ngadto sa pamilyang Goaynon. Atong undangon ang atong panagbangi alang-alang sa atong umaabot nga generasyon.” Datu Balinong, an elder from the Dela Mance family, thankfully stated. (I am grateful to our government for their efforts in facilitating the restoration of our affinity towards Goaynon family. Let us stop our conflict for the sake of our future generation.)

Datu Elloren Goaynon, one of the Goaynon elders emotionally said, “Ako nagapasalamat niadtong mga nibarog sa panag-uli sa duha ka nagkabangi nga pamilya. Manghianaot ako sa umaabot magapadayon na kining maayong relasyon para kami hingpit na nga makalimot sa mga kagubot ug kasakit nga among nasinati tungod nianing panagbangi.” (I thank those who facilitated for the reconciliation of these two (2) conflicting families. I hope in the future that this good relationship will continue so that we can now totally forget all the troubles and pain we’ve experienced due to this conflict.)

Lt. Col. Edgardo V. Talaroc Jr., Commanding Officer of the 8th Infantry Battalion gratefuly said, “Mapasalamaton ako sa 2 ka pamilya, pamilyang Dela Mance ug pamilyang Goaynon nga gipili nila ang kalinaw kaysa kagubot. Sigurado gyud nga kini nga yunit kauban ang PTF ug CTF-ELCAC maningkamot para hatagan kamo sa maayo og malinawon nga kinabuhi .” Talaroc said. (I am thankful to the two (2) families, Dela Mance family, and Goaynon family, for choosing peace than violence. Rest assured that this unit together with the PTF and CTF-ELCAC will work hard to give you a better and peaceful life.

“Nalipay ako tungod sa kadugayon nga panahon naka desisyon kamo nga tapuson na ninyo ang inyong panagbangi og ibalik ang maayong relasyon. Ang inyong army kauban ang among mga kaabag sa pagpanday og kalinaw ug kalamboan diri sa probinsya sa Bukidnon andam motabang ug magsuporta para sa kaayohan sa duha ka clans.” Col. Jose Arn M. Real, Deputy Brigade Commander of 403rd Infantry Brigade said. (I am happy that for the longest time you have now decided to end your conflict and restore your good relationship. Your army along with our partners in peace-building and development here in the province of Bukidnon are ready to help and support for the good of both clans.)

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