Kalinaw News: Task Force Balik-Loob Chair Mapagu Visits 3ID

Posted to Kalinaw News (Aug 18, 2021): Task Force Balik-Loob Chair Mapagu Visits 3ID



CAMP PERALTA, Jamindan, Capiz –The Department of National Defense (DND) Undersecretary for Civil, Veterans and Reserve Affairs and Chairperson of Task Force Balik-Loob (TFBL) Reynaldo Mapagu visits Camp General Macario Peralta Jr., the home of the Army’s 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division on August 17, 2021.

The Spearhead Troopers warmly welcomed Defense Undersecretary Mapagu and party through traditional arrival honors. After which, Undersecretary Mapagu paid a courtesy call on MGen General Eric Vinoya, Commander, 3ID.

During his visit, Undersecretary Mapagu met the TFBL partner agencies in the area through a hybrid meeting to check the updates on the implementation of the Enhanced-Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) and other Balik Loob-related activities.

Task Force Balik-Loob (TFBL) was created by virtue of Administrative Order No. 25, series 2020 dated March 18, 2020 amending Administrative Order No 10 series 2018 as a central coordinating body to supervise the government’s reintegration efforts for members of the CPP-NPA-NDF including their immediate family members. The Task Force is composed of representatives from the Department of National Defense, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, Office of the President, and the National Housing Authority, as well as other partner government agencies.

Undersecretary Mapagu likewise checked and inspected the status of the TIKAS Project inside Camp Peralta, especially the construction of the 50-Bed Capacity Hospital.

The said project was granted through the DND and DPWH convergence program under Tatag ng Imprastraktura sa Kapayapaan at Seguridad (TIKAS) Project, which aims to reinforce the AFP’s capability to provide service and security.

MGen Vinoya, thanked DND and TFBL through Undersecretary Mapagu for the constant support to 3ID.

“We are fortunate that USec Mapagu is giving his full support not only to the the welfare of our soldiers but also to our anti-insurgency campaign by ensuring the implementation of DND’s project and Balik-Loob programs in 3ID’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) like E-CLIP. His visit will surely guarantee the speedy execution of these projects,” MGen Vinoya said.

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