Kalinaw News: Provincial Government leads RCSP Immersion in Surigao del Norte

From Kalinaw News (Mar 12, 2021): Provincial Government leads RCSP Immersion in Surigao del Norte

KITCHARAO, Agusan del Norte- On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte through the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Malimono and in partnership with the 29th Infantry (Matatag Fighters) Battalion under the 901st Infantry (Fight’em) Brigade; and other agencies collaborated and led the conduct of Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) Immersion held at Brgy. San Isidro, Malimono, Surigao del Norte.

It can be recalled that on March 4, 2021, the Province had likewise conducted the same RCSP Immersion in the municipality of San Francisco which aimed on addressing governance issue and developmental gaps by providing the community with their needs, and ensuring that development is sustained and peace is promoted.

More than 200 beneficiaries have availed of various services such as free haircut by the Philippine Army and the information awareness drive on the Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs) recruitment schemes and Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) process. Free medical checkups, medicines, and hygiene kits were also provided by the Department of Health (DOH) together with the free circumcision (Tuli) as assisted by the Philippine Army. Also, there has been a free consultation and information drive offered by Technical Education and Skills Development Agency (TESDA) regarding free skills training and seminars. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the assistance to the rebels who desires to surrender; the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for those individuals who wanted to put up a business; the Department of Agriculture (DA) which provided free seedlings and tips on agriculture. And the Philippine National Police (PNP) on the laws and regulations of peace and security.

Sangguniang Bayan (SB) member of Malimono, Danilo Abraham said, “Magapasalamat kita kay naa sila magserbisyo sa katawhan sa Malimono. Mao dili kita mag away-away kay igsoon ra kitang tanan.” (We should be thankful that they are here to serve the people of Malimono. That is why we should not contend because we are all brothers and sisters.”)

Also,SB member Wallace Sinaca, explained, “Kini nga activity sa RCSP nga gidala diri sa gobyerno aron mabati sa tao diri sa Malimono nga adunay pagmahal ang gobyerno sa kanunay. Boot man, nga ang pagminahalay sa usa’t-usa mao kana ang tinood nga kalinaw.” (This RCSP activity has been brought here by the government to make the people here in Malimono feel that the government has always loved the people. Aside from that, loving one another is the true essence of peace.”)

According to the Assistant Provincial Administrator of Surigao del Norte, Ramon Gotinga, “Swerte kaayo ang Malimono kay gusto sa atong gobernador nga magpabilin nga mahapsay ug malinawon ang Malimono, Surigao del Norte. Ang 180 million nga kwarta nga proyekto sa nasyunal ihatag sa barangay ug sa luyo sa inyong barangay aron mubalik na sa sabakan sa gobyerno ang kaigsoonan ta aron sila magpuyo na ug malinawon.” (Malimono is so fortunate because our governor wants that Malimono, Surigao del Norte would remain orderly and peacefully. The 180 million worth of peso for the national project will be given to the barangay, and other far-flung areas of the barangay, so that our fellows might as well return to the folds of the government and live peacefully.”)

Provincial Director of the Department of Interior and Local Government, John Reyl Mosquito also emphasized, “Ini kami para ipaabot ang mensahe sa atong Presidente. Nga tanan kita mutabang sa katunhay sa kahapsay ug kalinaw sa atong nasod. Mutabang kita sa matag usa kanato kay para ini sa karadyawan kanato tanan, kinsa pama’y magtinabangan kon kita ra.” (We are here to convey the message of our President. That all of us must help in maintaining peace and order in our country. Let us help each other, for this is for the good of everyone. Who else would help each other, but only us.”)

Lt. Col Aristotle F Antonio, Commanding Officer of 29IB boldly said in his statement, “I hope you were all seeing how serious the government is in ending this insurgency and in helping its people; that despite such pandemic, it doesn’t stop the government from delivering its services to the community. And rest assured, that your Army will never get tired of doing so because this is what the whole-of-nation approach is all about.”

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