TACLOBAN CITY, Nov. 19 (PIA) -- In a sustained effort to fully implement EO 70, the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) Southern Leyte with its Chairperson, Governor Damian G. Mercado facilitated a Lokal Serbisyo Caravan and Grand Pulong-pulong at Brgy. Hitawos and Hilaan, both of Bontoc, Southern Leyte on November 17, 2020.
A report from the 14th Infantry Battalion stated that barangays Hitawos and Hilaan are ELCAC priority barangays.
The highlights of the caravan, the report said, were the delivery of basic services to the populace. These included tooth extraction that benefitted a total of 83 persons; medical check-up for 190 persons, circumcision/Operation “Tuli” for 54 persons, free haircut for 58 and distribution of food packs/grocery items to 175 households.
Another highlight is the Grand Pulong-pulong, through which, the people were able to get the answers to their issues and concerns directly from different heads of the local and provincial government agencies of Bontoc and Southern Leyte as well as from the national government agencies.
Lt. Col. Roberto Obaob said the 14th Infantry (AVENGER) Battalion together with the Task Force ELCAC will continue to support the program of the government through the delivery of basic services in order to end the insurgency and pursue its commitment to transform Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas and Conflict Affected Areas to a self-reliant and resilient communities for sustainable peace and development.
The event was a convergence, a true manifestation of the whole of nation approach with the attendance and support of the members of the local Task Force-ELCAC: Mayor Jane B. Ruales, Chairperson of the Bontoc Municipal Task Force ELCAC; Hon. Aileen R. Estrera, Board Member, 2nd District of Southern Leyte; Lieutenant Colonel Roberto B. Obaob, Commanding Officer of 14IB; Dir. Elizabeth P. Garcia, Provincial Director, TESDA Southern Leyte; and Dir. Marites Z. Viñas, Provincial Director, DOLE Southern Leyte.
Also present were Ms. Roma C. Demeterio, Acting Cluster Head, DILG Southern Leyte; Ms. Fe Alin T. Dalangin, Agricultural Technologist, PAGSO; Mr. Leroy M. Tallo, NCBC-DTI; Ms. Lucita G. Galleto, Acting ARPO-DAR; Mr. Eduardo Loperte Jr., PSWDO; Mr. Samson S. Clarus, PDO, DepEd Southern Leyte; Atty. Dario Suarez, PENRO; Ms. Jocelyn A. Cabañas, SAAD Provincial Coordinator, DA Southern Leyte; Mr. Noel E. Celeste, Extension Unit Head, SLSU; Ms. Arrah Lorraine Siayngco, Academic Head, STI College-Maasin; Police Major Vicente S. Bullecer Jr., Chief, PCADU, SLPPO; Ms. Erna Sy Gorne, Information Center Manager, PIA Southern Leyte; Ms. Irris Grace Oja, Agriculturist II, PCA; Mr. Chelito Ogdoc, ISD Manager, SOLECO; Mr. Misael F. Paigan, Provincial Head, PhilHealth; Mr. Fernan P. Rufin, LTO; Eduardo I. Cero, Provincial Health Service Office; Engr. Joshua P. Mori, Engineering Assistant, DPWH; Mr. Ernesto M. Rio from Provincial Engineering Office; Engr. Lusanto M. Francisco Jr., Researcher, NICA Region VIII.
Moreover, among those present were Ms. Joeddie Mae T. Cuaton, Municipal Assessor; Ms. Ruby Grace R. Nidoy, MCR; Ms. Asuncion G. Sinahon, MSWDO; Dr. Eva C. Padalapat, MHO; SCPO Rufino D. Abanto, Station Commander, Coast Guard Station, Southern Leyte; His Eminence Valiant O. Dayagbil, D.Min, DD, MSCK, Bishop Secretary General and Metropolitan Archbishop of Eastern Visayas; Ms. Geralyn D. Entuna, PhilFIDA; Colonel Reynaldo A. Cordero (Ret.), dentist from Burauen, Leyte.
Also in attendance were Hon. Elvira U. Calonia, Punong Barangay/Chairperson, BTF-ELCAC Brgy. Hitawos, Bontoc, Southern Leyte; and Hon. Janice M. Tambis, Punong Barangay/Chairperson, BTF-ELCAC Brgy. Hilaan, Bontoc, Southern Leyte. (PIA-8/ 14 IB)
A report from the 14th Infantry Battalion stated that barangays Hitawos and Hilaan are ELCAC priority barangays.
The highlights of the caravan, the report said, were the delivery of basic services to the populace. These included tooth extraction that benefitted a total of 83 persons; medical check-up for 190 persons, circumcision/Operation “Tuli” for 54 persons, free haircut for 58 and distribution of food packs/grocery items to 175 households.
Another highlight is the Grand Pulong-pulong, through which, the people were able to get the answers to their issues and concerns directly from different heads of the local and provincial government agencies of Bontoc and Southern Leyte as well as from the national government agencies.
Lt. Col. Roberto Obaob said the 14th Infantry (AVENGER) Battalion together with the Task Force ELCAC will continue to support the program of the government through the delivery of basic services in order to end the insurgency and pursue its commitment to transform Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas and Conflict Affected Areas to a self-reliant and resilient communities for sustainable peace and development.
The event was a convergence, a true manifestation of the whole of nation approach with the attendance and support of the members of the local Task Force-ELCAC: Mayor Jane B. Ruales, Chairperson of the Bontoc Municipal Task Force ELCAC; Hon. Aileen R. Estrera, Board Member, 2nd District of Southern Leyte; Lieutenant Colonel Roberto B. Obaob, Commanding Officer of 14IB; Dir. Elizabeth P. Garcia, Provincial Director, TESDA Southern Leyte; and Dir. Marites Z. Viñas, Provincial Director, DOLE Southern Leyte.
Also present were Ms. Roma C. Demeterio, Acting Cluster Head, DILG Southern Leyte; Ms. Fe Alin T. Dalangin, Agricultural Technologist, PAGSO; Mr. Leroy M. Tallo, NCBC-DTI; Ms. Lucita G. Galleto, Acting ARPO-DAR; Mr. Eduardo Loperte Jr., PSWDO; Mr. Samson S. Clarus, PDO, DepEd Southern Leyte; Atty. Dario Suarez, PENRO; Ms. Jocelyn A. Cabañas, SAAD Provincial Coordinator, DA Southern Leyte; Mr. Noel E. Celeste, Extension Unit Head, SLSU; Ms. Arrah Lorraine Siayngco, Academic Head, STI College-Maasin; Police Major Vicente S. Bullecer Jr., Chief, PCADU, SLPPO; Ms. Erna Sy Gorne, Information Center Manager, PIA Southern Leyte; Ms. Irris Grace Oja, Agriculturist II, PCA; Mr. Chelito Ogdoc, ISD Manager, SOLECO; Mr. Misael F. Paigan, Provincial Head, PhilHealth; Mr. Fernan P. Rufin, LTO; Eduardo I. Cero, Provincial Health Service Office; Engr. Joshua P. Mori, Engineering Assistant, DPWH; Mr. Ernesto M. Rio from Provincial Engineering Office; Engr. Lusanto M. Francisco Jr., Researcher, NICA Region VIII.
Moreover, among those present were Ms. Joeddie Mae T. Cuaton, Municipal Assessor; Ms. Ruby Grace R. Nidoy, MCR; Ms. Asuncion G. Sinahon, MSWDO; Dr. Eva C. Padalapat, MHO; SCPO Rufino D. Abanto, Station Commander, Coast Guard Station, Southern Leyte; His Eminence Valiant O. Dayagbil, D.Min, DD, MSCK, Bishop Secretary General and Metropolitan Archbishop of Eastern Visayas; Ms. Geralyn D. Entuna, PhilFIDA; Colonel Reynaldo A. Cordero (Ret.), dentist from Burauen, Leyte.
Also in attendance were Hon. Elvira U. Calonia, Punong Barangay/Chairperson, BTF-ELCAC Brgy. Hitawos, Bontoc, Southern Leyte; and Hon. Janice M. Tambis, Punong Barangay/Chairperson, BTF-ELCAC Brgy. Hilaan, Bontoc, Southern Leyte. (PIA-8/ 14 IB)
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