Kalinaw News: Army, LGU engage with Salay youth in a 1-day forum

Posted to Kalinaw News (Aug 23, 2021): Army, LGU engage with Salay youth in a 1-day forum



CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental – The Army’s 58th Infantry Dimalulupig Battalion held a one-day youth forum for the youth of Barangay Ili-ilihon, Salay, Misamis Oriental, in collaboration with the Salay Local Government Unit, last August 17, 2021.

This was dubbed as “Panagtapok ug Pakighimamat sa Kabatan-onan sa Barangay Ili-ilihon” and was carried out possibly with the help from Misamis Oriental Chapter of Propelling Our Inherited Nation Through Our Youth (POINTY).

Individuals from various Sitios in Barangay Ili-ilihon attended the forum, which aimed to educate participants on the government’s peace-building initiatives and instill important values in them, particularly on how they can contribute as a youth, inspiring them to become responsible citizens and catalysts for peace and growth in their communities.

Among the lectures discussed were RA 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act) and RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002); as well as Deceptive Recruitment of CPP-NPA-NDF on the Youth Sector. A rebel returnee who was recruited at a young age also spoke about her life before and after joining the NPA. Following the talks, the Salay LGU provided meals, food packs, and other services to the attendees.

Lt. Col. Ricky L Canatoy, Commanding Officer of 58IB, expressed his profound gratitude to the Salay LGU, POINTY MisOr, and all participants for devoting their time and resources to the activity’s success. He wishes to maintain this level of cooperation in order to protect our constituents, particularly the youth, who are the most readily mislead and recruited by Communist Terrorist Groups. He then urges the remaining members of the NPA to lay down their weapons, return to the folds of the law, and live a peaceful life with their families, rather than recruiting minors and wasting their time for a losing cause.

Meanwhile, safety protocols were strictly imposed during the conduct of the said activity to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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