DA NorMin rolls out 3rd corn derby in Bukidnon RCUD station

The Department of Agriculture-Northern Mindanao in partnership with private seed companies launched the planting of various hybrid corn seeds at the agency's Research Center for Upland Development (RCUD) at barangay Barongcot in Dangcagan town.

This aims to showcase the potentials of different hybrid corn varieties, based on the technologies brought by the seed companies namely, Bioseed Research Philippines, Inc., Asian Hybrid Seed Technologies, Inc., Corteva Agriscience Inc., Evo Gene, Green and Grow Technologies, Bayer Crop Science, Inc., and Syngenta Philippines, Inc.

Earlier in October, the department held its first and second corn derby at DA-10's research complex and center in Dalwangan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon and Lanise, Claveria, Misamis Oriental, respectively.

The performance of said hybrid varieties will be revealed to local farmers by mid-February or March of next year, allowing them to determine which ones are best suited for adoption in their respective areas. (DA-10/PIA-10/Bukidnon)

The Department of Agriculture-Northern Mindanao, in partnership with the private seed companies, starts the planting of various hybrid corn seeds at the agency's Research Center for Upland Development (RCUD) in Barongcot, Dangcagan, Bukidnon. (DA-10)

Bukidnon farmers to benefit P114-M RCEF rice machinery

The Department of Agriculture–Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (DA-PhilMech) turned over P114 million worth of various rice machinery to Farmer Cooperatives and Associations (FCAs) in Bukidnon.

Around 36 qualified farmers and FCAs received on Thursday, November 18 various rice machinery in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund Mechanization Program (RCEF), 5,616 farmer-members are expected to benefit from the 100 units of rice machinery for year 2021 funds.

Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado with DA-PhilMech Head Facility Management and Field Operations Division Joel V. Dator and Bukidnon 3rd district representative Manuel F. Zubiri led the turnover and awarding of certificates to FCAs.

Said FCAs coming from the cities of Malaybalay and Valencia and the municipalities of Impasugong, San Fernando, Cabanglasan, Maramag, Kitaotao, Manolo Fortich, Quezon, Pangantucan and Kalilangan availed of the machinery which includes four-wheel drive tractor, hand tractor, floating tiller, PTO-driven disc plow/harrow, walk-behind and riding type transplanter, rice reaper, combine harvester, thresher, recirculating dryer, impeller rice mill, single pass rice mill, and destoner.

Known as the food basket of Mindanao, the province of Bukidnon contributes around 50-60 percent of rice sufficiency in Northern Mindanao with 90,000 hectares of the rice harvest area.

Rice mechanization is one of the components of Republic Act No. 11203 or the Rice Tariffication Law, which stipulates the creation of the RCEF that would be funded from rice tariffs collections, with P10 billion allocation annually from 2019 to 2024 or a period of six years.

It aims to improve rice production in the country through mechanization that would reduce production and postharvest losses up to 20 percent and eventually increase production.

Director Collado said farm machinery will boost farming activities, ensure high productivity, and reduce post-harvest losses of farmers.

“The need to increase the level of farm mechanization to produce more food and increase efficiency and quality will be beneficial both for farmers and consumers,” he concluded. (DA-10/PIA-10/Bukidnon)

DA-RFO 10 Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado with DA-PhilMech Head Facility Management and Field Operations Division Joel V. Dator and Bukidnon 3rd district representative Manuel F. Zubiri lead the turnover and awarding of certificates to FCAs. (DA-10)

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CTG in Bukidnon collapses; 11 more CTG leaders and members surrender to Army

CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City – Following the surrender of six (6) CPP-NPA-NDF members in Bukidnon last Sunday, another group of 11 CPP-NPA Terrorists (CNTs) have given up fighting and surrendered to the Army troops at Brgy Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon on Wednesday, November 17. 

 Citing demoralization within their ranks, 11 CNTs including one (1) child-soldier of Guerilla Front (GF) Malayag under Sub-Regional Committee 2 (SRC2) of the North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCMRC) voluntarily surrendered to the combined elements of 88th Infantry Battalion, Military Intelligence unit, and the 3rd Infantry Battalion. 

 The surrenderers are identified as Michael B Mantikinon alias Kimay, Commanding Officer (CO) of Front Operations Command (FOC) of GF Malayag; Irish B Arcayan alias Trixie, Political Instructor (PI) and party wife alias Kimay; Garry B Mantikinon alias Mikmik, Team Leader Alpha (TLA), Squad 2, GF Malayag; Rimmel R Medado, alias Jerome, Security Officer (SO), Squad 2, GF Malayag; Sitoy Gamot alias Dave, Team Leader Bravo (TLB), Squad 2, GF Malayag; James Abaton alias Paling, Vice CO (VCO) of Platoon 2, GF Malayag; Tisoy Tormis alias Jeckboy, Team Leader (TL), Squad 1, GF Malayag; Okaris Gibangon alias Tambok, Medic Squad 2, GF Malayag; Juvelyn Arellano alias Maymay, Medic, Squad 1, GF Malayag; Shiela Manaay alias Ella, Security Officer (SO), Squad 2, GF Malayag; and Benjamin O Arcayan alias Frenz, Team Leader Alpha (TLA), SRSDG Peddler. Five (5) M16A1 rifles and one (1) M203 Grenade Launcher, as well as explosives and ammunitions, were also surrendered by the CNTs. 

They admitted that losing their leaders and the continuous focused military operations of the 4ID troops forced them to flee, and prevented them to organize and recruit in an attempt to regain control and influence over their target barangays. 

Major General Romeo S Brawner Jr, Commander of the 4ID, declared that GF Malayag is virtually dismantled as the surrenderers were the only remaining members and leaders in the group. MGen Brawner Jr stated that it is the final blow that will end GF Malayag, as the surrenderers have chosen to abandon the armed struggle. 

The arrest of alias Migs, their Guerilla Front Secretary, the death of veteran CTG leader, Ka Oris, and the surrender of the Vice CO of SRC2 and five (5) others eventually led to their decision to surrender. MGen Brawner Jr also added that GF Malayag is under SRC2 of the NCMRC, that led by Bernie M Sinunta alias Boboy, the Intel Officer/Vice CO of SRC 2, who surrendered to 88IB last Sunday, the same group that the 6 CNTs belong to. 

 It can be recalled that GF Malayag has suffered major defeats after 2 encounters with the government troops last September 8 and 10 that resulted in 4 CNTs killed, 14 captured, and 22 firearms siezed. The group’s woes was even aggravated when their leader, Ramil Banawan alias Migs/Kim/Edukaw was arrested together with Marcelito Bandigan alias Niks/Raymond, the Team Leader of Squad 1, last October 25 this year.

 “I am elated with this very significant development because this is the result of our relentless campaign against the said terrorist group in the Pantaron Mountain Ranges covering Malaybalay City, San Fernando, and Cabanglasan Bukidnon. I commend the 88IB and 403rd Brigade, as well as the intelligence units, for another victory. They worked tirelessly with civilians in order to attain this success,” MGen Brawner Jr said. 

“On the other hand, we welcome Ka Kimay’s decision to heed the government’s call for peace. We have proven to them the Army’s professionalism and respect for human rights. Your Army has been true to its commitment to ensure the safety of those who surrender. 

They will be provided with necessary assistance under the E-CLIP, and help them build their lives anew with their loved ones,” MGen Brawner Jr added. 

 MGen Brawner Jr underlined the significant milestone that not only the people of Bukidnon have longed for but by all peace-loving people, hence, they can live peacefully after several years of being threatened and exploited. 

 “This is history in the making. Bukidnon will finally be free from the clutches of the CPP-NPA-NDF. Truly, the end of Communist Terrorist Group in Bukidnon is happening. Meanwhile, we will exploit our gains and intensify our military operations. This is the best time to push further and harder in order to finally eradicate the whole NCMRC and continue our pivot against the North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC) in the Caraga region,” MGen Brawner Jr added.

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NPA leader, 6 others yield in Bukidnon

The four female rebels who abandoned the armed struggle were identified as alias Cecil, platoon medic; alias Kikay, political guide; and alias Sabel and alias Maricel, both squad medic.

Courtesy: 4ID

Robbers raid gated graveyard in Bukidnon

Hungry stomachs, in time of pandemic, won't spare anything even the resting place of the departed ones.

In Don Carlos, Bukidnon, the people of the supposedly booming town with new "international airport" soon to rise, were shocked and horrified to learn that robbers did not spare their public cemetery.

The gated graveyards of mostly prominent families were now without the iron grills that those affected could not help but went to social media to express their great disappointment.

"Way puangod way batasaln unsa pa angay itawag sa mga tao nga ing ana mga kawatan lagot kau ko sos ug na lagi ko masapon ba ambot lng kaha onsa ako mabuhat sa ila mapusposan gyod," said one Teresita Campoamor after visiting the cemetery and got stunned by her discovery.

"Halos tanan dagko nga lubnganan hurot hurot na ang mga grills," she said.

Another one Jerumex Ochigue ranted: Bisan atup kawatun gabaan rana sila labaw pa ang balos ana sa ila.

Town councilor Jun Abrena told the Northern Mindanao Daily Source that the graveyards of their loved ones were also desecrated.

"I think tungod na kini sa kalisod sa panahon binuhatan sa mga pamilyado, kay ang mga batan-on nga kawatan nahipos naman sa atong kapolisan."

Abrena said a new cemetery from nearby was already operational that there was an announcement beforehand that all concerns could now transfer the remains of their dead members from the old cemetery to the new one.

"Actually, naa na sab daan gapangguba sa ilang mga lubnganan apan nisakay na pud dayon ang kawat daghan gyod nahawan ilang mga grills. Padayon ang imbestigasyon aduna nay suspek karon ang kapolisan," Abrena said.

Desecrated graveyards in Don Carlos, Bukidnon. (Courtesy of Councilor Jun Abrena)

4ID provides medical care to wounded female rebels

Remote sitio in Talakag, Bukidnon launches SBDP projects

BUKIDNON (PIA)--After completing the needed documentary requirements to proceed to the next phase of the implementation of the program and with the availability of the funds, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-10 along with the Local Government of Talakag organized the ceremonial groundbreaking of the priority projects, September 2.

“After the longest time, our prayers have been heard,” said Christian Dave Talian, a member of the Talaandig Tribe in Sitio Kaulayanan, Barangay Lirongan, Talakag, Bukidnon.

He added that the government and their assistance through the Support to Barangay Development Program (SBDP) have finally reached their very remote sitio.

The said activity was the first groundbreaking ceremony conducted for Region 10.

The SBDP is an assistance initiated by the national government through the institutionalization of the Executive Order No. 70 or the Whole-of-Nation approach in ending local communist armed conflict (NTF-ELCAC) in the country.

The activity was attended by DILG 10 Regional Director Arnel M. Agabe, Bukidnon Provincial Police Office Director PCol Junmark Lagare, 403rd Brigade Commander BGen Ferdinand Barandon, 1^st District Rep. Maria Lourdes Acosta-Alba, Talakag Municipal Mayor Vergito O. Factura, the Punong Barangay of Lirongan and the SBDP barangay beneficiaries. (DILG-10/PIA-10)

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P6.8M 'shabu' seized in Bukidnon drug bust

By Alwen Saliring

Anti-illegal drug operatives arrested Saanoding Bato, 29, and Ebrahim Mamalo, 25, both residents of Lanao del Sur; Renaldo Salva, 28, of Misamis Oriental; and Jessien Bagas, 27, resident of Upper Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City.

Aside from the estimated one kilo of shabu seized, also confiscated were two vehicles used by the suspects. The vehicles are now subject for verification by the Regional Highway Patrol Unit-Northern Mindanao.

Courtesy: PRO-10

San Fernando gears up vs Delta variant’s entry

MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)—The Local Government of San Fernando in Bukidnon province is doing everything it can to keep the highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant from entering the town, Mayor Levi Edma said Monday.

During the Network Briefing News interview with Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar, Edma said they have augmented their border checkpoints.

He said the town has imposed tougher measures to ensure that the Delta strain—said to be more aggressive and can severely infect those who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19, particularly the elderly and people with chronic disease—could not get in.

"It's like the virus finds the unvaccinated. We intensified our contact-tracing efforts, strictly enforced local rules and ordinances, and imposed granular lockdown. All of this is being done to prevent the entry of the Delta variant, which is already spreading in the surrounding areas,” Edma explained.

He further said that the local government strictly enforces ‘minimum health protocols' in all private and public establishments and rigidly adheres to the PDITR (Prevent, Detect, Isolate, Treat, and Reintegrate) approach in battling coronavirus.

The latest report from the Department of Health (DOH) showed that San Fernando has 138 confirmed cases since COVID hit the town last year, of which, 10 are active; eight were recorded dead, and 120 are already recovering.

Request for additional vaccines

The mayor went on to say that though the town’s COVID record indicates a downward trend, he seeks DOH’s help for additional vaccines to hit its ‘herd immunity’ target.

In response, DOH-10 Regional Director Jose Llacuna Jr. said coordination is the key because San Fernando has high vaccination turnout.

"San Fernando's listed A1 is 327, which yielded 81% for the 1st dose and 79% for the 2nd dose. Also, the town's masterlist for A2 showed 2,300 with 73% accomplishment for 1st dose and 70% for 2nd dose—which is very good. For A3, we will recompute your target of 4,260 as you barely have 42% output for the 1st dose. In the face of limited vaccines, prioritization is the rule. Currently, we have noted a decrease of COVID cases in San Fernando," Dr. Llacuna said.

Meanwhile, the mayor said that they continued giving cash aid to those most affected by the pandemic.

“From the time of the lockdown last year till today, we have offered financial help to those who have been affected. We provide food and other basic needs. Aside from the DSWD's Social Amelioration Program and the provincial government's cash aid, we also have P15,000 livelihood grant for each beneficiary, Edma said. (BGE/PIA-10/Bukidnon)

Mayor Levi Edma (right) of San Fernando in Bukidnon province says during the Network Briefing News program with PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar, August 9, that the local government would do everything it can to keep highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant out. (NB News PH/PIA 10/Bukidnon)

Talakag SK intensifies COVID info drive, urges teens to stay home

In an interview during the CORDS-X podcast of Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar, SK Chair Jorrel Marc Español disclosed their initiatives taken to combat false information, especially on COVID-19.

To dispel disinformation, the SK went house-to-house, telling people of what they need to do to avoid getting infected with COVID-19 and urging people to stay at home, particularly teenagers, in compliance with IATF guidelines.

"After the session, we went house-to-house with our barangay council. We reminded all of the families about the IATF's health protocols and informed them on how to prevent COVID-19 contagion,” Español said.

He said they also spread accurate information and good news via social media.

“We disseminate accurate information through social media by sharing, tagging, and posting good news from reliable sources such as the official pages of the Department of Health, World Health Organization, and Philippine Information Agency. In this time of pandemic, social media platforms are more effective in terms of disseminating information,” he explained.

One of the ingenuity that the Talakag SK is proud of during the pandemic is their ‘Online activities' which may enliven the teens.

Español bared that they are now aligning the events for ‘Linggo ng Kabataan’ and ‘Araw ng Barangay.’

They had the ‘TikTok’ challenge, Singing contest, Spoken poetry, Kundiman online contest, Trash tag challenge, Game ka na Ba, The price is right, and Everyday riddle games, among other online activities, he added.

“This is to keep our youths engaged while staying at home in this time of pandemic,” the SK leader said. (BGE/PIA-10/Bukidnon)

Jorrel Marc Español (right), SK chairman of Barangay 3, Talakag town in Bukidnon says in an interview during CORDS X podcast of PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar that they disseminate accurate information via social media by sharing, tagging, and posting good news from reliable sources such as the official pages of the Department of Health, World Health Organization, and Philippine Information Agency. (CORDS X/PIA-10/Bukidnon)

Malaybalay City’s cash-for-work project generates 3K jobs

MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)—In an effort to help people earn a living during this time of pandemic, the city government of Malaybalay provided temporary employment to 3,000 beneficiaries in the city’s 46 barangays.

The qualified beneficiaries are members of the indigenous peoples (IPs); Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps); poorest among the poor; families with vulnerable members such as PWD, solo parents, senior citizens; former rebels, and those drug users who submit themselves to authorities toward a voluntary community-based approach under the Yakap Bayan Program.

After rendering work for 10 days, each beneficiary received P274 per day, which is 75 percent of the prevailing daily wage rate determined by the National Wage and Productivity Commission.

The identified wage-earners worked in communal gardening and tree-planting projects—including Tree-park caring—in order to achieve the city’s goal of reducing the disruptive threats and impacts of a natural disaster in the barangays, especially in areas tagged as disaster-prone.

The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) record showed that the Malaybalay local government has released recently more than P8.2 million for the ‘Cash-for-Work’ program in accordance with the guidelines set by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

Supervised by the barangay council, with the CSWDO, the project intends to provide food security and economic augmentation to low-income families in order to cushion the impact of COVID-19.

Amidst the coronavirus risks and concerns, the City Government of Malaybalay has been making every effort to carry out local programs related to climate change adaptation, mitigation, and disaster risk reduction. (Divina Rizza S. Paccudan, NADA-CSWDO/PIA-10/Bukidnon)

Malaybalay City Government provides temporary employment to 3,000 qualified beneficiaries in the city’s 46 barangays. After rendering work for 10 days in communal gardening and tree-planting projects—including Tree-park caring—each beneficiary receives P274 per day, which is 75 percent of the prevailing daily wage rate determined by the National Wage and Productivity Commission. (NADA-CSWDO/PIA-10/Bukidnon)

Hedcor remains internationally certified amid pandemic restrictions

MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon (PIA)—Hedcor, the run-of-river hydropower arm of AboitizPower, continues to meet international standards following the recommendation of British Standards Group Philippines (BSi) for ISO recertification this year.

The ISO (International Organization for Standardization) helps to facilitate global trade by providing similar standards among different countries.

Despite lockdowns and restrictions, Hedcor upholds global standards in generating clean and renewable energy efficiently and of utmost quality.

Hedcor is recertified for six ISO standards: Quality Management System, Environmental Management System, Occupational Health and Safety Management System, Information Security Management System, Asset Management System, and Business Continuity System.

Said ISO recertifications are awarded to Hedcor Inc., Hedcor Sabangan, Luzon Hydro, Hedcor Sibulan, and Hedcor Tudaya.

For this year, Hedcor Bukidnon became ISO certified on the first four.

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification ensures quality management systems that achieve customer satisfaction. With this, Hedcor’s efficient practices in meeting the requirements and expectations of customers and other relevant interested parties are fully commended.

More so, Hedcor takes ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certification on a more serious note. It recognizes that to generate clean and renewable energy, watersheds have to be protected. Hedcor ensures that its operations mitigate adverse environmental impacts.

After successfully upgrading from the OHSAS 18001:2007 to ISO 45001:2018 last year, Hedcor is once again Occupational Health and Safety Management System-certified. This entails that Hedcor provides safe and healthy workplaces in its 22 hydropower plants and its offices in Luzon and Mindanao.

BSi has also recommended continued certifications for ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management System and ISO 55001:2014 Asset Management System. Both are with zero non-conformity. These certifications ensure security of the organization’s assets with the former focusing on information assets.

Adding to its array of global certifications, Hedcor has successfully upscaled its Business Continuity Management System from ISO 22301:2012 to ISO 22301:2019. This upgrade will ensure that Hedcor remains ready for a wide range of potential threats and disruptions.

With BSi’s innovative auditing process via digital channels to abide by the quarantine protocols, auditing processes are done in a single wave. (Hedcor-AboitizPower/PIA-10/Bukidnon)

Malaybalay city’s prefab quarantine facility nears completion

In an effort to enhance its capacity to contain COVID-19 and provide care for patients, the Malaybalay city government has constructed prefabricated quarantine facilities which are now nearing completion.

Malaybalay City Mayor Florencio T. Flores Jr. disclosed that he has prioritized this project since last year in order to establish an innovative and cost-efficient quarantine facility through the Office of Civil Defense under the "Bayanihan: We Heal as One" Act.

“In response to the increasing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and the impending threat of another coronavirus variant, the city government of Malaybalay has been doubling its efforts to stop COVID spread by enhancing its quarantine and treatment facilities,” the mayor said.

Flores explained that he directed the City Engineering Office to create a workable 20-foot, 8-unit prefabricated container COVID-19 quarantine facility equipped with an air-conditioning system and individual comfort rooms.

He said this P6 million project could accommodate 16 patients based on the guidelines set by the Department of Health.

Disaster Response Vice-chairman Roberto Flores, who inspected recently the project at Ligtas COVID Center in Patpat village said the construction is nearing completion with 70 percent overall progress rate.

“This would augment the existing local quarantine and isolation facilities at LCC, Pelot’s, TESDA Training Center, and the province’s Wellness and Reintegration Center,” he said.

The Disaster Response Vice-chair, meanwhile, reminds the public to observe health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Malaybalay LGU/PIA-10/Bukidnon)

The construction of a 20-foot, 8-unit prefabricated container COVID-19 quarantine facilities—equipped with air-conditioning system and individual comfort rooms—is nearing completion with 70 percent overall progress rate. (Malaybalay LGU)

Host communities to enjoy P170-M community projects from Hedcor

MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon (PIA)—AboitizPower’s Cleanergy unit Hedcor is allocating P17 million to its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities for 2021.

In the previous year, Hedcor opted to reallocate its funds to immediately provide COVID-19-related needs such as the provision of personal protective equipment and relief goods to those affected by the lockdowns.

A year into this pandemic, Hedcor now resumes the implementation of CSR projects that were previously put on hold.

“The CSR project lineup for 2021 prioritizes those related to Education, Enterprise Development, Environment, and other projects. In this ongoing pandemic, community recovery can be best fuelled through these aforementioned fields,” said Rene Villarente, Hedcor’s External Relations Manager.

In line with this goal, Hedcor ensures to support new learning methodologies such as the reproduction of modules for its host schools. The group is also looking into equipping barangay health centers with medical equipment and the construction of local isolation facilities.

To boost livelihood, Hedcor will also be carrying out skills training and the provision of starter kits to its partner cooperatives.

In Mindanao, Hedcor recently awarded financial assistance for 22 of its senior high school scholars from Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur. This is to ensure continued support for the qualified scholars of its host communities.

Similarly in Luzon, it also awarded financial assistance to 13 senior high students from the different schools in Benguet and Mountain Province.

Hedcor is currently supporting 59 senior high school students from Bukidnon, Benguet, Mountain Province, and Davao through financial assistance. It turns over a total of P430,000 annually to support its scholars as they complete their high school education.

Hedcor is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AboitizPower. It specializes in generating renewable energy from run-of-river hydropower systems.

Today, Hedcor manages and operates 22 hydropower plants located in Bukidnon, Ilocos Sur, Mt. Province, Benguet, and Davao. They continue to supply the country with 278 megawatts of clean and renewable energy.

With 42 years of experience, Hedcor is one of the leading run-of-river hydropower operators in the Philippines. (Hedcor-AboitizPower/PIA-10/Bukidnon)

CONTINUED SUPPORT. Hedcor turns over the P7,300 worth of financial assistance to each Senior High School scholar from the Municipality of Bakun for S.Y 2020-2021. (Hedcor-AboitizPower)

IP Community in Malitbog to receive potential Billion-peso investment

 They persisted and maintained their faith in the government. That is the most crucial point. This is why they are deserving of being a part of such a transformative endeavor. Other agencies, as well as the patrol base that has been built here to preserve peace and order in the Sitio, are looking after your wellbeing and delivering livelihood interventions. Thank you for your dedication to the government, which has resulted in these results. All I ask is that you keep putting your trust in us. Nothing makes me happier than seeing you eagerly cooperate and work with us. Let us continue to work together to bring this armed conflict to a close and see our community thrive in the years ahead.”