Kalinaw News: Davao De Oro, 10ID reassure support to People’s Organizations during Barrio Fiesta Celebration

From Kalinaw News (Aug 10, 2022): Davao De Oro, 10ID reassure support to People’s Organizations during Barrio Fiesta Celebration

MAWAB, Davao De Oro – Different livelihood products were displayed and sold during the Opening of the Barrio Fiesta in connection with the 16th Founding Anniversary of the 10th Infantry “Agila” Division at Camp General Manuel T Yan Senior in Mawab, Davao De Oro on August 9, 2022.

Thirty-three (33) People’s Organizations out of the 622 all over 10ID area of responsibility participated in the said event. Souvenir items such as driftwood, personal accessories made of native materials, local delicacies, and native coffees were some of the local products sold by the participating POs.

Jocelyn M Minggong, a former member of the underground mass organization (UGMO) and now a member of Asbag Lumad Farmer’s Association in Matanao, Davao Del Sur said that she was grateful to the soldiers because the latter convinced them to go back to the folds of the government in order for them to live a peaceful life ahead.

“Dakog tabang ang gobyerno tungod wala nay mo recruit sa amoa didtoa sa Matanao, Davao Del Sur tungod maayo gyud ang pagdala sa gobyerno sa amoa.” (The government helped us a lot. Now, there’s no recruitment anymore in Matanao, Davao Del Sur because of the good governance.) Minggong added.

Likewise, Davao De Oro 2nd District Representative Ruwel Peter Gonzaga said that he is thankful and cited that the Army is one of the most important components for achieving the insurgency-free status of the province.

“Ang mga POs nga naa karun dinhi, salamat kaayo sa inyong pag salmot ug pagtabang sa gobyerno ug pagtabang sa atong kasundaluhan. Kami nga naa sa gobyerno, rest assured na we are 100% pro-government. Tanang resources nga naa sa gobyerno labi na gyud ang peace and order fund mopadulong na gyud sa dapat adtuan.” (I am grateful to our people’s organizations who joined in today’s event and thank you for helping the government and the army. Rest assured that the provincial government of Davao De Oro is 100% pro-government. All resources of the government especially the peace and order fund will reach where it should be allocated.) Congressman Gonzaga added.

On the other hand, Davao De Oro Governor Dorothy Gonzaga thanked the people’s organization for its efforts in catching up in doing business. “We are confident that if we can further empower your organizations, you will never experience hardships just like in the past.” Governor Gonzaga added.

Moreover, Governor Gonzaga hopes to maintain the status of being insurgency free even beyond her term.

In his message, 10ID Commander MGen Nolasco A Mempin emphasized the importance of Bayanihan.

“Isa sa mga layunin kung bakit natin isinagawa ang pistang ito ay dahil gusto nating ipakita ang sari-saring mga produkto ng ating mga people’s organizations at maipamalas natin ang bayanihan o pagtutulugan sa pamamagitan ng pagsuporta sa kanilang mga pangkabuhayang local.” (One of the objectives why we are doing this is to showcase the different products of our people’s organizations and to show the true spirit of Bayanihan by supporting their local livelihood.) MGen Mempin added.

The displayed products will be until August 13, and Camp General Manuel T Yan Senior is open for visitors who wish to come and visit.

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