Kalinaw News: 38 Million worth of completed projects has been turned-over to four Barangays in Maragusan, Davao de Oro

Posted to Kalinaw News (Mar 14, 2022): 38 Million worth of completed projects has been turned-over to four Barangays in Maragusan, Davao de Oro



After the ceremonial turn-over of the Barangay Development Program (BDP) projects on March 10 and 12, 2022, the four barangays of Maragusan; Barangay Bagong Silang, Coronobe, Katipunan and Mahayahay are now enjoying their farm-to-market roads, school building, water system, and solar street lights.

In partnership with the 66th Infantry (KABALIKAT) Battalion, the Provincial Local Government of Davao de Oro led by Gov Jayvee Tyron Uy, Barangay Bagong Silang, Coronobe, Katipunan, and Mahayahay all of Maragusan received a total of 38 million Pesos worth of projects as part of the Whole-of-nation approach in Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC). These projects aim not only to eliminate the presence of insurgency in the area but also to open more opportunities to uplift the living status of the conflict-affected Barangays.

It can be recalled that these Barangays were the former stronghold of the NPA terrorists. Through consultation with the residents, it was determined that the lack of water system, poor road condition, insufficient education facilities and lack of street lights were the primary needs of the said Barangay beneficiaries.

In the statement of Hon Larry Bonyugan, Barangay Captain of Bagong Silang, he expressed how grateful they are that the government has fulfilled their promises for them. “Among nabati nga aduna gayod gobyerno nga andam mutabang kanila ug wala gayod sila hikawi sa maong mga pribilihiyo sa panahon nga nahaylo sila sa walhong grupo. Dako kaayo kini ug makatabang nga mga proyektoha hilabina sa tanang mga residente. Kami magpabilin nga dunay kasibot sa pakighiusa alang sa pagtabang aron makab-ot ang walay puas nga kalambuan.”

Meanwhile, Hon. Maricel Colina- Vendiola, Mayor of Maragusan said that this is the fruit of their cooperation, “Mao na ni ang bunga sa inyong kasibot sa pagtinabangay sa atong kagamhanan nga mutiwalag sa hinimuan sa mga walhong grupo. Kung atong mamentenar ang kahapsay ug kalinaw sa atong dapit, magpadayon ang atong kalambuan.”

Likewise, Gov Uy thanked the AFP and other government agencies for their unending commitment for the peace and order of the community. “Kita mapasalamaton sa tanang supporta sa AFP ug uban pang aktibong personahe sa gobyerno alang sa ilang makanunayong pagmentenar sa kalinaw ug kahapsay nga miresulta sa kadaghang kalambuan sa atong probinsya lakip na usab ang myembro sa 65 ka BDP sa matag barangay.”

With the projects completed, farmers will no longer have a problem bringing their products to the market, the people will no longer walk on dark streets, children can build their dreams and people can have a better life. The NTF-ELCAC program through the joint effort of the AFP, different government agencies and, other stakeholders will continue to provide what is good for its entire locality and populace.

“Kami sa AFP magpadayon sa pagbuhat sa atong mga katungdanan ug responsibilidad aron hingpit nga mawagtang ang dugay na natong problema sa insurhensiya sa atong dapit. Kay kung walay kontra, magpadayon ang pag-abot sa mga oportunidad, magpadayon ang atong pag-uswag. Gusto nato nga masulbad ang atong problema sa atong barangay. Kinahanglan lang nga magpadayon kita sa pagtinabangay sa awtoridad. Kami magpadayon na mag hatag ug seguridad alang sa padayon na pag-abot sa serbisyo sa gobyerno sa inyuhang lugar.” LTC JULIUS M MUNAR PA, Battalion Commander of 66IB said.

The activity was also attended by PMSg Leonilo B. Vincere, Representative from the Revitalized Police Sa Barangay (RPSB), and other municipal and barangay officials.

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