Kalinaw News: Former Enemies Train Together in Quezon

Posted to Kalinaw News (Oct 27, 2021): Former Enemies Train Together in Quezon



Nueva Ecija – Instead of training to destroy one’s adversary, Philippine Army soldiers and former rebels (FRs) of the Communist Terrorist Groups gathered in one place on October 21-26 for a farming and livestock training at the Lay Catechists of St. Pedro Calungsod Formation House Compound at Sitio Ilaya Brgy Anastacia Tiaong Quezon Province.

The training aimed at improving the knowledge and skills of soldiers on farming and raising livestock which will then be utilized for communities where they immerse. The training also aimed to educate the FRs in preparation for a life of normalcy.

The whole week of training was participated by six FRs and six soldiers who focused on Organic Farming and livestock raising while at the same time got their spiritual enlightenment from the catechists from the training center.

According to Atty. Raul Agustin Ancheta, Founder of said training venue, “Napakaganda ng resulta ng pagsasanay nila patungkol sa kapayapaan at pagmamahal na ibinibigay ng Diyos at ganun din sa Integrated Farming System na kaakibat nito”. He also added that, “Kami ay nagpapasalamat sa pamunuan ng 84IB sa pagtugon sa aming imbitasyon para makapagbahagi ng kaalaman sa ating mga kasundaluhan at mga kapatid nating dati ay naligaw ng mga landas”.

The participants are grateful for the skills they have acquired during the training. In his statement, Master Sergeant Jose Julius R Curaming said that, “Isang magandang oportunidad na makadalo at makasama ang mga FRs sa isang pagsasanay na humuhubog sa aming espiritwal na paniniwala at madagdagan ang aming kaalaman sa livelihood o Livestock Raising”. On the other hand, Aka Jimmy, one of the former Rebels said that, “Napakalaking karangalan na kami ay nabigyan ng kaalaman sa pag aalaga ng hayop at pagtatanim ng mga gulay at prutas na aming magagamit upang makapamuhay ng maayos at matiwasay kasama ng aming mga pamilya at sa gabay ng panginoon diyos”.

The Commanding Officer of 84th Infantry (Victorious) Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Enrico Gil C Ileto expressed his utmost gratitude to Atty Ancheta for giving the Troops and FRs the essential skills on Organic Farming that is beneficial to have other sources of income for their families.

Ileto added that this is an example of the possibility of unification of every Filipino for peace and development as an indispensable aspect in ending this half century old insurgency in the country.

“Ang 84IB ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa sa ibinigay nilang kaalaman para sa ating mga kasundaluhan at mga dating miyembro ng makakaliwang grupo na magagamit nila sa pang araw-araw at karagdagang pagkakitaan para sa kanilang pamilya”, said Ltc Ileto. He also added that, “Ang training na ito ay kasama sa deradicalization process ng ating mga Former Rebels upang ihanda sila sa pagbabalik sa normal na pamumuhay na malayo sa karahasan”.

The participants underwent rapid antigen test before entering the premises and followed minimum health standard protocols during the whole duration of the activity to avoid the spread of COVID19.

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