Kalinaw News: Former Rebels Receive Assorted Goods in Bukidnon

From Kalinaw News (Dec 23, 2022): Former Rebels Receive Assorted Goods in Bukidnon

IMPASUGONG, BUKIDNON – Seventy Former Rebels under the 8th Infantry “Dependable” Battalion received assorted groceries through the Gift Giving activity with the theme: “Pag pang hatag ug Pinaskuhan ngadto sa mga kanhing rebelde” on 19 December 2022 at Sitio Mahayag, Brgy. St. Peter, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

The activity of gift-giving is intended for former rebels who have chosen peace and returned to the folds of the law. The program aims to convey to former rebels the spirit of Christmas and the fact that they are valued members of society.

Lieutenant Colonel Anthony A. Bacus, Commanding Officer of 8IB, supervised the distribution of various goods with the assistance of Hon. Elmer Lumihay, Brgy Kagawad, Brgy St. Peter Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, and Mr. Joel Lumista, Purok Leader of Sitio Mahayag.

Mr. Jemuel Pinohan, a former rebel expresses his gratitude “Ako uban sa akong mga kauban mapasalamaton gayod sa among nadawat pag usab nga tabang, daku kini nga butang alang kanamo karon nga padulong ang kapaskohan, aduna nay ma hikay namu karong pasko, nagpa-abot gayod kami ug pagpasalamat sa walay pu-as nga tabang ug pagsuporta nga gipakita kanamo nga bisan kami nga mga kanhing nirebelde sa nasud. (My coworkers and I are extremely appreciative for the assistance we’ve received; it’s a big deal for us now that Christmas is approaching; we’re planning something for the holiday; we appreciate the support you’ve shown us despite the fact that we were former rebels.)

Lieutenant Colonel Anthony A Bacus gave his message “Dako ang akong pagpasalamat kaninyong tanan tungod sa inyong desisyon nga kamu nibalik na gayod sa tinuod natong gobyerno, naghinaot ko nga pinaagi ani nga programa kitang tanan mag malipayon, magsaulog kita ug malipayong kapaskuhan ug mabungahong bag-ong tuig”. (I am very appreciative of your decision to return to our legitimate government. I hope that this program will make us all happy and help us celebrate a joyous holiday season and a prosperous new year.

“Maswerte kita nga kita nagkatapok ug nagkahiusa karon nga panahon sa pasko o kung panahon sa pagminahalay, kami naningkamot nga bisan sa gamay nga butang kami makatabang pinaagi sa paghatag mga grocery, ang atong tinuod nga gobyerno wala gayod nagpasagad sa pagtan-aw sa atoa, busa atong awhagon ang atong mga igsoon nga nahabilin pa sa kabukiran karon nga sila manganaog na, nga ang ilang mga pamilya naglaom na sa ilaha karong panahon sa pasko”. (“We are fortunate to be gathered and united on Christmas Day. We are attempting to assist in any way possible by providing groceries. Our real government never fails to provide for us, so let’s encourage our brothers to lay down their arms and celebrate Christmas with their families in peace. Ltc Bacus added.

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