Kalinaw News: NOLCOM; civilian stakeholders conduct outreach programs in far-flung IP communities during Holy Week

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 15, 2023): NOLCOM; civilian stakeholders conduct outreach programs in far-flung IP communities during Holy Week

Camp Aquino, Tarlac City, 06 April 2023 – In time for this year’s preparation before the celebration of Easter, the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) through the 1st Civil Relations Group, Civil Relations Service, Armed Forces of the Philippines conducted a community outreach program in Sitio Bulakan, Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac on April 5, 2023.

A 3-hour convoy had led to reach the mountainous part of Capas, Tarlac where more or less 500 Aetas lived. These tribe people were the beneficiaries of a joint gift-giving initiated by NOLCOM in collaboration with the P. Liwanag Construction Corp; Tactical Operations Group 3, PAF, and the 790th Air Base Group, PAF.

More than 200 food packs were distributed consisting of two (2) kilos of rice, personal hygiene, and assorted goods. Clothes and school backpacks were also given to the children whose eagerness and happiness were drawn to their faces as they received the simple presents. Fun games and a feeding program were also conducted to interact with and nourish them.

The community outreach activity is the NOLCOM’s way of remembering the Lord’s sacrifices to save humanity thus helping those who are in need, especially the Aeta brothers and sisters.

This exercise of the men in uniform of NOLCOM showed how crucial it is to not only protect Aeta communities from being used by communist rebels but also to maintain the engagement with them and let them know that they are being recognized by the government.

By promoting similar charity endeavors and serving as peacemakers, the 1st Civil Relations Group inspired others to do the same and to always give a helping hand to those in need most especially to our compatriots living in remote areas.

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