Kalinaw News: Military holds Civic Activities near crash site

Posted to the Kalinaw News Website (Jul 24, 2021): Military holds Civic Activities near crash site



July 24, 2021, Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista, Jolo, Sulu – Yesterday, Joint Task Force – Sulu, local government units and agencies collaborate to aid those affected by the C-130 crash and also express gratitude to Tausug Heroes at Sitio Amman, Brgy Bangkal, Patikul Sulu.

The civic action program entitled “Nagpapasalamat at Nagpupugay” housed several services to include Department of Social Welfare and Development Region IX’s distribution of relief goods for 83 families, haircut courtesy of Army and Air Force personnel, as well as a medical check-up offered by the Patikul Rural Health Unit. The event was attended by military officials led by JTF-Sulu and 11th Infantry Division Commander Major General William N Gonzales, Patikul Mayor Kabir Hayudini, DSWD Region IX Chief Hja Jamila Arasid and BARMM Ministry of Public Order and Safety (MPOS) Director General Atty Al-rashid Balt.

Notably, a ground breaking ceremony and turnover of construction materials to Mr Ibrahim Muksan and Aggah Ahaddi – owners of the two houses damaged during the crash – was held earlier that day. The materials were bought by BARMM MPOS with the aid of 35th Infantry Battalion and 45th Infantry Battalion. Per 1102nd Infantry Brigade Commander Brigadier General Benjamin I Batara Jr, the mentioned battalions are tasked to provide manpower for the construction of the house which will be erected the soonest possible time.

In an interview, Ahaddi expressed his appreciation to all offices which provided support for their family. “We’ve received cash aids from the office of the President, the Governor, Patikul Mayor and the Philippine Air Force. Now, we have these materials from BARMM. The idea that the Army insists on building the house for my family is beyond heartwarming,” Ahaddi said in the vernacular.

Likewise, Major General Gonzales expressed his own feelings towards the event. “I am still disheartened by the fact that we have lost lives in the C-130 mishap. They shall never be forgotten but we cannot continue to live in sorrow. The memories we have of this incident should bind us to remain unified. Today, I see smiles from the residents of Sitio Amman and in these smiles I see hope. This hope is what will help us rise up and come out stronger.”

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