Kalinaw News: Local Government initiates People’s Organization Summit in Magpet

From the Kalinaw News Website (Jul 14, 2021): Local Government initiates People’s Organization Summit in Magpet



ARAKAN, COTABATO – The Local Government Unit of Magpet in collaboration with 1002nd Infantry “Bagwis” Brigade and 72nd Infantry “Gabay” Battalion conducted the first People’s Organization Summit of the federated People’s Organization (PO) in Magpet held at Headquarters ‘A’ Coy, Barangay Pangao-an, Magpet, North Cotabato, July 14, 2021.

The seventeen (17) organized POs were named “Magpet Integrated Multi-sectoral Organization Federation” by elected President, Mr. Charlie Cahucom last July 14, 2021 at Magpet Municipal Gymnasium. This summit aims to educate the POs on the Government’s poverty alleviation and available livelihood programs that will enhance the living condition of the members in the indigent communities. This program also aims to give an update on the livelihood proposals of the said PO and coordinate with the LGU with regards to the process their membership to the Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC).

Present during the activity were Engr. Jupiter Rubino, Municipal Administrator; Ms. Ivy Cervantes, MLGOO, Magpet; BGEN Potenciano C Camba PA, Commander, 1002BDE; LTC Jose C Regonay Jr, Commanding Officer, 72IB; PMAJ Bryan T Espinosa, COP-Magpet; 17 PO President and Secretary; and troops and officers of PNP, 1002BDE and 72IB.

“As one of the implementors of Executive Order (EO) 70, the delivery of various Government services are now being felt especially in the most Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs). With the help of our partners in peace and order, we will address the issues and concerns of your organization.” Engr. Admin Rubino said in his message.

In response, LTC Jose C Regonay Jr, Commanding Officer 72IB assured that 72IB will continue to support the initiatives of the LGU especially for the POs in Magpet and other municipalities within the unit’s Area of Operations in enhancing their living conditions.

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