Kalinaw News: MILF 125th Base Command receives a Livestock program from the Department of Agriculture Region X

From Kalinaw News (Dec 28, 2022): MILF 125th Base Command receives a Livestock program from the Department of Agriculture Region X

Tangcal, Lanao del Norte – Four (4) Carabaos were received by the Lanao Norte Kasalimbago Maranao Association from the Department of Agriculture Region X in a simple turnover ceremony graced by Engr. Maomit M. Tomawis, Deputy Minister for BARMM-MPW on the morning of December 24, 2022, at the Camp Berwar multi-purpose hall.

The Lanao del Norte Kasalimbago Maranao Association is a duly registered organization under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Through the efforts of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Battalion led by Lieutenant Colonel Juvegleen S Escandor and in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Tangcal, the MILF communities and members of 125th Base Command were able to create an alternative livelihood program for the sustainable development of its community. The said livelihood program aims to promote agricultural development through a bottom-up and self-reliant farming system approach where equity, productivity, and sustainability through the use of agricultural resources are given utmost attention.

Mr. Samion Pingno, 125th MILF Base Commander, expressed his most profound gratitude for the unending support of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Battalion and Tangcal LGU in uplifting their way of living.

“Ang hiling namin ay dalawang kalabaw lamang para makatulong sa mga Gawain namin sa bukid pero nabigyan pa kami ng apat. Ito ang tunay naming kailangan bilang magsasaka. Makakaasa kayo na ito’y aming pangangalagaan at pararamihin pa. Makakaasa din kayo na ang buong 125th base command ay kaisa nyo sa pagpapanatili ng kapayapaan dito sa munisipyo ng Tangcal.”

Engr. Maomit, in his message, conveyed that this has a significant impact on the normalization process of MILF, even though the municipality of Tangcal is not under BARMM, the efforts of the different stakeholders only show that they are not forgotten. He also pledged support from the municipality to sustain these kind of programs.

On the other hand, LTC Escandor was elated about the success of the program. He extended his gratitude to the stakeholders involved in this endeavor and urged everyone to continue the harmonious relationship. He also highlighted that the 5th Mechanized Infantry Battalion will always go the extra mile to sustain the gains of the peace process and support the vision of the province, to have an inclusive and sustainable development.

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