From the Philippine Information Agency (Jan 7, 2021): Army gives gifts to conflict-affected areas in Agusan Norte (By 901st Brigade, Philippine Army)
KITCHARAO, Agusan del Norte, Jan. 7 – The Philippine Army through the 29th Infantry “Matatag Fighters” Battalion (29IB) in partnership with the local government unit of Jabonga conducted a Christmas drop program in Sitio Apa-apa, Barangay Bangonay, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte.
The said activity is a credit initiative of 4th Infantry "Diamond" Division (4iD) Commander, MGen. Andres C. Centino for the people of conflict-affected areas to feel that the government cares for them.
The activity was an integration of various sectors of the government which includes the Philippine Army through the efforts of 901st Brigade, 29IB and 30IB, the local government unit of Jabonga led by Mayor Napoleon Montero.
Food packs, toys, and clothes were distributed to more than 200 residents of Sitio Inayaw and Sitio Apa-apa, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte.
Marwin Serrano, punong barangay of Sitio Apa-apa, thanked the army for the gifts they have received. “Akong dakong pasalamat kay ania ang mga kasundaluhan niduyog ug nanghatag ug regalo diri sa amua, nga ilaha ming gitagaan ug saktong pagtagad labi natong mga lumad. Daghan kaayong salamat (I am very grateful that the troops are here to join and give gifts here in front of us, who have given us the proper attention especially our natives. Thank you very much),” he said.
The said activity is a credit initiative of 4th Infantry "Diamond" Division (4iD) Commander, MGen. Andres C. Centino for the people of conflict-affected areas to feel that the government cares for them.
The activity was an integration of various sectors of the government which includes the Philippine Army through the efforts of 901st Brigade, 29IB and 30IB, the local government unit of Jabonga led by Mayor Napoleon Montero.
Food packs, toys, and clothes were distributed to more than 200 residents of Sitio Inayaw and Sitio Apa-apa, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte.
Marwin Serrano, punong barangay of Sitio Apa-apa, thanked the army for the gifts they have received. “Akong dakong pasalamat kay ania ang mga kasundaluhan niduyog ug nanghatag ug regalo diri sa amua, nga ilaha ming gitagaan ug saktong pagtagad labi natong mga lumad. Daghan kaayong salamat (I am very grateful that the troops are here to join and give gifts here in front of us, who have given us the proper attention especially our natives. Thank you very much),” he said.
For his part, Mayor Napoleon Montero was very happy to see his constituents attending the activity of the Philippine Army. "We are lucky that in most barangays, Barangay Bangonay has been chosen to receive Christmas gifts so I hope we will not support another group- the NPA because the Philippine Army is here to help," he said.
"On behalf of LGU Jabonga, we are very thankful to the Philippine Army that they chose Brgy. Bangonay to this program," added Mayor Montero.
According to Col. George Banzon, 901 Brigade Commander, the said activity is their continuous plan to manifest and make the people feel the spirit of Christmas. "This is not just about the efforts of our soldiers alone, we, the soldiers are just instruments of the government to deliver all of these," Col. Banzon said.
"Along with the hope of Mayor Montero, I am appealing to you if you know someone, friends, and classmates in school who are deceived by the NPAs to go with them and join them in moving into the mountains for their armed struggle, please let us save them. Let us neglect our friends who are deceived by twisted words, by twisted promises,” he added.
Col. Banzon emphasized that the residents can ask for help and in return, the troops are ever willing to help those whoever will seek help. (Cpt. Joash U. Pramis, CMO Officer, 901 Infantry Brigade/PIA Agusan del Norte)
"On behalf of LGU Jabonga, we are very thankful to the Philippine Army that they chose Brgy. Bangonay to this program," added Mayor Montero.
According to Col. George Banzon, 901 Brigade Commander, the said activity is their continuous plan to manifest and make the people feel the spirit of Christmas. "This is not just about the efforts of our soldiers alone, we, the soldiers are just instruments of the government to deliver all of these," Col. Banzon said.
"Along with the hope of Mayor Montero, I am appealing to you if you know someone, friends, and classmates in school who are deceived by the NPAs to go with them and join them in moving into the mountains for their armed struggle, please let us save them. Let us neglect our friends who are deceived by twisted words, by twisted promises,” he added.
Col. Banzon emphasized that the residents can ask for help and in return, the troops are ever willing to help those whoever will seek help. (Cpt. Joash U. Pramis, CMO Officer, 901 Infantry Brigade/PIA Agusan del Norte)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1063163
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