Sunday, December 6, 2020

Lanao del Sur leaders tackle issues, programs on peace, dev't

From the Philippine Information Agency (Dec 6, 2020): Lanao del Sur leaders tackle issues, programs on peace, dev't (By Lou Ellen L. Antonio)

POON BAYABAO, Lanao del Sur, Dec. 4 (PIA) -- Local chief executives and leaders from Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR), Philippine Army, Philippine National Police and Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc (LASURECO) converged to discuss proposed solutions to peace and development issues in the province.


Tamparan Mohammad Juhar Disomimba signs on the Pledge Wall to show his commitment in achieving and sustaining peace and development. (Lou Ellen Antonio/ PIA ICIC)

In partnership with the local government of Poona Bayabao, the 5th Infantry "Duty Bound" Battalion (IB) under 103rd Infantry Brigade spearheaded the convergence dubbed as the Year-end Leadership Summit.

LtCol. Romulus Rabara, commanding officer of 5th IB, shared that they decided to conduct the said activity in order to assess previous problems and experiences that were encountered.


LtCol. Romulus Rabara, commanding officer of 5th IB shares that they decided to conduct the year-end Leaders' Summit in order to assess previous problems and experiences that were encountered. (Angelito Villares/ PIA ICIC)

The summit also provides a venue for the leaders to discuss their viewpoints in the mitigation of such challenges.

“This Year-end Leaders’ Summit is a good opportunity to come together to get the inputs of local government officials in order for us to set strategic direction by which we will pursue next year's programs and activities,” said Rabara.

Rabara also reiterated their commitment in the protection and safety of the residents in the province.

“As part of security forces, our mission here is to assist the local government units by providing security and stability in the area and also organize activities that will bring together the local government agencies for a better Lanao del Sur,” he added.

Meanwhile, 103rd Infantry Brigade Deputy Commander Col. Nolie Anquillano encouraged the local leaders to understand the dynamics of peace concerns such as the existence of violence, family feuds, violent extremism and criminality. He also emphasized that there is no problem that offers no solution.

“Identify the problems and come up with a holistic solution. It may not be effective, easy, or immediate but at least we are taking actions,” he said.

Anquillano also emphasized that there should be actions after discussing issues and proposed solutions.


103rd Infantry Brigade Deputy Commander Col. Nolie Anquillano encourages local leaders of municipalities to understand the dynamics of peace concerns such as the existence of violence, family feuds, violent extremism and criminality. (Angelito Villares/ PIA ICIC)

“Dapat may solution hindi lang yung usap-usap. Meetings, workshops conferences are good pero we need to do something,” he added.

He also said that unity is achieved when the leaders create action plans to issues, and evaluate them to be improved.

Anchored to the theme, "United for Peace and Development in Lanao del Sur - In Our Time, On Our Terms", the leaders also signed on the Pledge Wall to showcase their commitment in achieving and sustaining peace and development.

“Rest assured na kami sa Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur ay patuloy na susuporta sa kahit na anong programa para sa kapayapaan at development sa probinsya,” said Vice Governor Mujam Adiong.

[Rest assured that we in the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur will continue to support any programs for the peace and development in the province.]

The leaders from the agencies also presented updates on their programs wherein the local leaders raised their concerns and issues. (LELA/ PIA ICIC)

https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1061094

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