From the Manila Bulletin (Dec 3): Soldiers Join Walk For Peace
Security forces of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participated on Sunday in the “Walk for Peace” as part of the weeklong celebration of the 2012 Mindanao Week of Peace. Army delegations in Butuan City, composed of personnel from 402nd Infantry (Stingers) Brigade, the 3rd Special Forces Battalion, and the 15th Regional Community Defense Group – Caraga region, came from four staging areas and then converged for the final stretch of the walk to Guingona Park at the heart of the city. The large delegation of soldiers participating in the Walk for Peace were also joined by a big number of students and faculty members of the Caraga State University in Butuan City.Also showing their support for the activity were members of the Police Regional Office 13 (PRO 13), the Caraga Conference for Peace and Development (CCPD), the Muslim Communities in Caraga, and the Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities of different tribes in Caraga region.
Col. Ronald N. Albano, commanding officer of the Army’s 402nd Infantry (Stingers) Brigade, gave his message during the program. “This activity wherein we have walked coming from different areas and ultimately met here in this park is very symbolic of the convergence of efforts that we are doing with all the stakeholders to uphold peace here in Mindanao,” he said. He added: “Let this activity be part of our lifestyle by putting its lesson in our hearts. We have seen Muslims, Lumads, and Christians here today united. Let this be a start in becoming One with God, One with Ourselves, and One with Our Brothers and Sisters.”....
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/384207/soldiers-join-walk-for-peace
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