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DWDD: CRSAFP @ 68: Involving stakeholders toward developing conflict-resilient communities

From Katropa DWDD-CRS Virtual RYV (Mar 13, 2019): READ | CRSAFP @ 68: Involving stakeholders toward developing conflict-resilient communities

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CAMP AGUINALDO-The Civil Relations Service (CRS) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) celebrates its 68th year of fruitful existence this Wednesday, 13 March 2019

The CRSAFP has been instrumental to the past and present successes of the military. It is the unit of the AFP that engages the populace through its public information and community relations programs “to create a favorable atmosphere between the community and the AFP.”

In celebrating its 68th Founding Anniversary, its primary consideration is to involve stakeholders in creating conflict-resilient communities.

One of the major contributions of the CRSAFP is the campaign to support the passing of the Bangsamoro Organic Law.

Further, CRSAFP has been playing a vital role in fostering and maintaining relations between military forces and civilian authorities.

"For the past 68 years, CRSAFP has always been at the forefront of strengthening the image of the soldier and influencing the general public to support the peace and development efforts of the government," Major General Bienvenido R. Datuin Jr, Commander, CRSAFP said.

"Our management of information and community relations have led to an unprecedented high in the AFPs approval and trust ratings." Maj Gen Datuin added.

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Philippine Post, Metro Manila Development Authorities (MMDA), Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP), REACT Philippines, and the National Commission on Muslim-Filipino (NCMF), are among the numerous stakeholders that it engages to promote peace building and development programs. Likewise, it has established partnerships with private organizations and business giants like the ABS-CBN, Philippine Airlines, and JCI Manila, among others.

Recognizing the need for a more enhanced collaboration, the CRS has also been an active partner of the Task Force Balik-Loob and Australian Defense Force Joint Task Group 629.

The CRSAFP also welcomed prominent individuals to its own AFP Virtual Radio-TV. Among them are Senator Gregorio Honasan, MILF Vice Chairman Ghazali Jaafar, and former cabinet Secretary Eduardo Ermita. Special radio programs have also been dedicated to help encourage the surrender of the remaining members of the New People’s Army.

COMMANDER'S EFFORTS ON ENHANCED STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Under the leadership of Maj Gen Datuin, the CRS has become a proud partner with more organizations that have become its competent associates in promoting peace and addressing national concerns.

His transformational partnership with these stakeholders has assured a complementary and concerted effort that will eventually result in the emergence of sustainable peace and conflict-resilient communities.

As a way of appreciation, Maj Gen Datuin gave awards in this 68th Anniversary fo CRS to those partners who help them in their mission.

COMMITTED PERCEPTION WARRIORS

The men and women of the CRS whom we regard as “Perception Warriors”, are deeply committed to their sworn duties to the country and its people.

As defined, a perception warrior is always at the ready, maintaining poise, composure, even at times when the service and the sacrifice are almost forgotten or even relegated to the back-burner when the crisis is solved or when times are peaceful. The perception warriors have served and will continue to serve faithfully in good and bad times.

The excellent leadership of the CRS has driven its team to achieve the highest standards of performance. Its dedication to selfless service assists the AFP to grow into a modern, equal, and inclusive organization that is truly worthy of the Filipino people’s trust and today. As the 68th Anniversary, the CRS also launch their campaign “ AFP You Can Trust” which aims to give assurance to the Filipino people of their oath and duty.

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