Kalinaw News: 72IB successfully conducts “Gabay Padayon Program” in Barangay Kabalantian.

Posted to the Kalinaw News Website (Jul 29, 2021): 72IB successfully conducts “Gabay Padayon Program” in Barangay Kabalantian.



ARAKAN, COTABATO – The strong collaboration and sincere commitment of the Local Government Unit of Arakan and 72nd Infantry “Gabay” Battalion to facilitate the delivery of services and maintain peace and order in Barangay Kabalantian made into reality thru the “Gabay Padayon Program” that commenced on July 19, 2021 and culminated earlier today, July 29, 2021.

As part of the unit’s sustainment efforts in ending the insurgency and attaining a peaceful and conflict-resilient community in the Municipality of Arakan, its objectives are to address the issues and concerns of the people and bring the Government closer to them. Thru these objectives, the unit initiated a 10-Day “Gabay Padayon Program” purposely to conduct community organizing and sectoral engagements in partnership with the Local Government Unit and stakeholders for the span of ten (10) days. This program aims to strengthen the ITDS, empowerment of BTF-ELCAC and IP Bagani Forces; To continue the good relationship between the unit, stakeholders and local populace; and to develop long term project for People’s Organization in partnership with the Local Governement Unit of Arakan.

The 10-Day program was steered thru series of lectures/discussion from the various Government Agencies, PNP and Army to educate the populace with the current issues used by the CTGs in their schemes/methods of recruitment operations especially to the youth sector and available programs and projects of the Government offered to them. One of the highlights of the said program was the “Barangay Serbisyo Caravan” on the last day where various Government Agencies came to distribute slippers, schools supplies, groceries and subsequently conduct food feeding activity. It brought hope and happiness to everyone especially to the youth of Barangay Kabalantian.

Present during the culmination program were Hon. Charlie Secugal, Barangay Captain of Kabalantian; Ms. Jessica Gokotano, MSWDO; Hon. Bon Jovy Sorilla, SK Chairman; PCpt. Edgar Allan Espadera, COP-Arakan; Maj. Elesio Marcolino Jr, Bn Executive Officer; staff from the LGU; troops and officer of 72IB; and residents of Barangay Kabalantian.

“Our barangay is really thankful for the Gabay Padayon Program of 72IB. We are grateful for the time you have shared to us especially the knowledge, laughter, happiness and hope you have painted in our hearts. ” Hon. Secugal said in his message.

In behalf of LTC Jose C Regonay Jr, Commanding Officer of 72IB, Maj Elesio Marcolino expressed his utmost appreciation for the initiative and dedication of the Barangay Officials in conducting the said program. “This is just the start of 72IB’s Gabay Padayon Program. We will reach out to different barangays especially in GIDAs to educate them with the services of our Government. We are just asking for all of us to be one in our fight against our 52-year struggle against insurgency. Let us embrace the peace initiatives of our Government.” He ended.

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