Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 5, 2022): Talipao MTF ELAC spearheads construction of water tanks for former ASG
Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista – April 4, 2022
The Talipao Municipal Task Force in Ending Local Armed Confict (MTF-ELAC), in partnership with the 2nd Special Forces Battalion of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu, spearheaded the construction of water tanks for the families and communities of the former Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members in Sitio Banglot, Barangay Sinumaan, Talipao, Sulu, on March 23, 2022.
In a statement, 2nd Special Forces Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Benito Ramos said that “the constructions of the 10,000 liters capacity water tanks were made possible through the unending support of the Talipao MTF ELAC under the chairmanship of Honorable Mayor Nivocadniezar Tulawie.”
“The water tanks are symbols of peace, unity, and solidarity. Your security forces, together with the former ASG members, were the ones who constructed these water tanks for their community that were destroyed and ruined by ASG terrorism. We are now united in rebuilding the community in order to normalize the lives of the former ASG and their families,” added by Lt. Col. Ramos.
Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio lauded the dedication and commitment of the 2nd SF Battalion of their efforts and contributions in ending the local armed conflict in their area of responsibilities. He also extended his sincere appreciation and recognition to the Talipao MTF ELAC of their support to the peace, security, and development campaign of the JTF Sulu.
“I commend the troops of the 2nd SFBn of your efforts in constructing the water tanks for the community. Your feat is a manifestation of your professionalism and firm resolve of bringing lasting peace in the community. I therefore urge you to help the former ASG to live their normal lives as we continue to neutralize the remaining ASG bandits who continue to sow terror in the peaceful communities,” said Maj. Gen. Patrimonio.
Maj. Gen. Patrimonio added saying “On behalf of the security forces in Sulu, I thank the Talipao MTF ELAC of your relentless effort and for being our reliable partners in our quest for lasting peace and sustainable development in the Province of Sulu. Let us help the former ASG members live normally and start anew.”
“To those ASG bandits who still continue to sow terror in the peaceful communities, now is the time for you to surrender, go back to the folds of the law, and live peacefully. The JTF Sulu will be relentless on our campaign to end terrorism and bring lasting peace in Sulu,” Maj. Gen. Patrimonio ended.
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