CARIGARA, Leyte – Soldiers and PNP are familiar sights today in rural areas and in conflict-affected communities, especially in Leyte and
In line with the Peace and Development Program of the
Philippine Army, troops of the `Charlie’ company of the 19th Infantry battalion
Phil Army and teams from Philippine National Police were warmly received by the
barangay officials and residents of Brgy. Canlampay, Paglaum, Caghalo, San Isidro and Hiluctugan in Carigara, Leyte
last July 2, 2014.
Barangay Chairman Narciso Llanza of Brgy. Hiluctugan said “I
guess they are not here to bring war but to change the perception of my people
what soldiers really are.”
And Brgy chairwoman Aurora Quebec of Brgy Caghalo, Carigara,
Leyte said, “we should be thankful that this
time, the Army and Police is now in Brgy Caghalo as our partner in implementing
peace and order in our barangay.” She lauded as well the troops for their
discipline and for showing genuine peace and development efforts to the people.
While Asterio Uribe, 57 yrs old, a farmer of Brgy San Isidro
said “we feel safe and we thank the soldiers and the police for their care,
compassion and understanding to us residents here in the village, it cannot be
matched and we are proud to have them here in our barangay.”
Meanwhile, in a separate interview with 1Lt. Jaime B. Tuguic
Jr., company commander of the 19th IB, Charlie Company, said that deployed
troops focused not only on people’s safety, for territorial defense and
securing the area, but also to unite and work hand in hand with the
stakeholders, local executives and heads of agencies in order to solve the
insurgency problem.
The Bayanihan Team of Charlie Company of the 19th IB
together with the PNP jointly had to identify social issues and the team are
known for their capabilities in bringing livelihood projects in communities in
coordination with the local government agencies.
“Our goal is to cultivate synergy from stakeholders’ network
for the benefit of the communities” Lt. Tuguic said.
Their efforts helped reduce illiteracy rate in far flung
barangays and reduced poverty. It empowers the rural people with knowledge,
skills and values that will help them be a better person.
The truth according to Lt. Tuguic is that there are a lot of
noise out there drowning out quite voices, and many people have stopped
listening to the cries of their neighbors. Lots of folks have put their hands
over their ears to drown out the sufferings. Some institutions have distanced
themselves from the disturbing cries. But one thing beautiful for now is folks
in poverty are no longer just a missions project but become a genuine friends
and family with whom we laugh, cry, dream and struggle.
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