From Kalinaw News (Mar 14, 2021): Army holds Pulong-pulong and Outreach activity to IPs of Calatrava
SAGAY CITY, Negros Occidental —The Army’s 79th Infantry “Masaligan” Battalion conducted Pulong-pulong and Outreach activity to the Indigenous People community in collaboration with the Local Government Unit of Calatrava, Brgy Council of Minapasuk, 6th Special Action Battalion, PNP-SAF and Lady Riders Club-Negros Occidental on Friday, March 12, 2021 at So. Las Piñas, Brgy Minapasuk, Calatrava, Negros Occidental.
A total of 85 residents composed of adults and children belonging to the Negritos Ata & Bukidnon Tribe participated the activity and received food packs, hygiene kits, face shields, face mask, and slippers.
The activity includes a brief pulong-pulong where former rebel “Ka Joross” shared his testimony about his experiences, the deceptive recruitment schemes of the Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs), and how the government helped him after he surrendered.
Executive Assistant Marianne Lumanog, who represented the LGU of Calatrava assured the IPs of the local government’s concern for them, especially on health programs.
Also, Pedro Satuquia, Chieftain of the Negritos Ata & Bukidnon Tribe was very thankful to 79IB for initiating such activity and hope for more information awareness drive to their community to continuously educate them about insurgency.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Gerard T Alvaran, Commanding Officer of 79IB lauded the efforts of the Local Government Unit of Calatrava, PNP SAF and Lady Riders Club for the support in making the activity successful.
“Our efforts are all worth it. Seeing the smiles of every IP member gives us a sense of fulfillment, it gives us the inspiration to perform our duties well to achieve lasting peace and development in our area, said Ltc. Alvaran.
“The IP community is vulnerable from exploitation and manipulation by the CPP-NPA Terrorist. They are more susceptable to recruitment by the NPA. That is why we chose to conduct this activity to bring hope to the IP community and make them feel that the government and other stakeholders both from public and private sectors are looking after their welfare and committed to pursue peace and development efforts in their community,” Ltc. Alvaran added.
A total of 85 residents composed of adults and children belonging to the Negritos Ata & Bukidnon Tribe participated the activity and received food packs, hygiene kits, face shields, face mask, and slippers.
The activity includes a brief pulong-pulong where former rebel “Ka Joross” shared his testimony about his experiences, the deceptive recruitment schemes of the Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs), and how the government helped him after he surrendered.
Executive Assistant Marianne Lumanog, who represented the LGU of Calatrava assured the IPs of the local government’s concern for them, especially on health programs.
Also, Pedro Satuquia, Chieftain of the Negritos Ata & Bukidnon Tribe was very thankful to 79IB for initiating such activity and hope for more information awareness drive to their community to continuously educate them about insurgency.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Gerard T Alvaran, Commanding Officer of 79IB lauded the efforts of the Local Government Unit of Calatrava, PNP SAF and Lady Riders Club for the support in making the activity successful.
“Our efforts are all worth it. Seeing the smiles of every IP member gives us a sense of fulfillment, it gives us the inspiration to perform our duties well to achieve lasting peace and development in our area, said Ltc. Alvaran.
“The IP community is vulnerable from exploitation and manipulation by the CPP-NPA Terrorist. They are more susceptable to recruitment by the NPA. That is why we chose to conduct this activity to bring hope to the IP community and make them feel that the government and other stakeholders both from public and private sectors are looking after their welfare and committed to pursue peace and development efforts in their community,” Ltc. Alvaran added.
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