Lt. Colonel Ezra Balagtey, spokesperson Eastern Mindanao Command
DAVAO CITY -- The military in the Eastern Mindanao graded the peace and security effort here as good in 2018.
Lt. Colonel Ezra Balagtey, spokesperson of the Eastern Mindanao Command attributed this rating to the economic growth in both Caraga and Davao Regions, dismantling of rebel fronts in Eastern Mindanao, windfall of surrenders among the rebels, reduction of mass-based support, support of the president to the security sector and the initiatives of local government units in promoting peace in their respective areas.
He said it is clear that the economy in Eastern Mindanao is vibrant in 2018 due to peace and security, with Caraga registering a growth rate in its Gross Domestic Product at four percent and a growth rate of two percent in Davao Region, respectively.
Balagtey said the military is also happy with the signing of the Executive Order No. 70 which institutionalizes the whole of nation approach in solving the insurgency problem.
“This approach is crucial in addressing both the armed component and the root cause of societal problems,” Balagtey said.
He also cited the need to strengthen the role of the barangay chairs in facing the insurgency problem since strong leadership is needed to address the concerns of the people.
Balagtey observed that most often, the barangay chair’s role is ousted whenever shadow governments are established in the countryside.
He said the military is considering that some barangay chairs who are also in cahoots with the rebels.
“We are gathering pieces of evidence against them and eventually sue them in court,” Balagtey said.
He assured that the military follows strictly the law in the conduct of their responsibility to the people by through observing the rules of engagement and respect for human rights and humanitarian law in the conduct of security operations.
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1016511
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