Kalinaw News: Multi-Sectorial Leaders pledge commitment to peace and unity in Sulu

Posted to Kalinaw News (Sep 27, 2021): Multi-Sectorial Leaders pledge commitment to peace and unity in Sulu



September 26, 2021, Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista, Jolo, Sulu- Today, as a reaffirmation of the government’s commitment to achieving just and lasting peace through a comprehensive peace process, 11th Infantry Division Commander MGen William N Gonzales participated in a ceremonial event through the National Peace Consciousness Month held at Sulu State College (SSC) Gymnasium, Brgy Walled City, Jolo, Sulu.

The National Peace Consciousness Month with its theme “Healing as One Nation, Recovering as a Better Generation”. MGen William N Gonzales welcomed Office of the Presidential Adviser for Military Affairs Undersecretary Arthur I Tabaquero together with the Department of National Defense Undersecretary Cesar B Yano and its party.

“Umaasa po kami na sa maliit na tulong na aming ipaabot ngayon ay mabawasan ang mga epekto ng pandemya na araw-araw nating kinakaharap. Nawa’y ang mga mangyayaring paguusapan at diskusyon ng ating mga kabataan, kababaihan, at mga kapatid natin na Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) ay mas makakatulong at makakapagpatibay ng relasyon ng gobyerno at ng MNLF tungo sa kapayapaan.” Usec. Tabaquero said

According to the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process MNLF Concerns Department Head, Dir. Jana Jill L Gallardo, it is an activity conducted in coordination with MNLF Women’s Committee, MNLF Coordinating Committee, AFP, PNP and the Youth sector.

Highlight on the said activity was the signing of Pledge of Commitment led by the GPH Community Healing and Reconciliation Sub-Committee Head, retired BGen Buenaventura Pascual with the participants from the AFP, PNP, MNLF and other Government agencies.

During his speech, MGen Gonzales extended his gratitude on the cooperation of government and Non-Government Organizations, “On a personal note, I certainly believe that “No man is an island.” I know that we have the executives of each local government units, government and Non-Government Organizations and the civil society to work with. It is the synergy and fusing of all our efforts that will lead us towards the realization of our objectives, our much desired peace and development. As everyone is participating, getting involved and cooperating in maintaining the relatively peaceful province of Sulu, let us all be a symbol of togetherness. With unity, we can overcome diversity and together we can accomplish so much more.” MGen Gonzales said.

Also present during the event were 11th Infantry Division Assistant Commander BGen Antonio I Bautista Jr, Sulu Provincial Police Office, Provincial Director, OIC PCol Jaime C Mojica, Sulu State College President Dr Charisma S Ututalum, MNLF Peace Coordinating Committee, member Dr Mashur Jundam and other Government and Non-Government Organizations.

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