DPAO 8th ID
Las Navas, Northern Samar – Residents, students, and teachers participated in a School Symposium and Community Dialogue at Brgy. Tinoblan, Laoang, Northern Samar on Wednesday, March 06, 2024.
Facilitated by the 20th Infantry (We Lead) Battalion and the 2nd Northern Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company, the event aimed to raise awareness among students and the community.
The symposium covered essential topics such as Executive Order Number 70 (EO 70), Republic Act No. 10168 (The Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012), and initiatives like Project R.E.A.D.Y. and the BIDA Program ng DILG. Discussions also touched upon laws concerning drug prevention, women’s rights, and the responsibilities of the Barangay Local Government Unit.
Police Corporal Nelson O. Dulay, PCAD NCO of 2NSPMFC, emphasized the importance of Project R.E.A.D.Y. and the BIDA program in combatting drug-related issues within the community. “These projects represent standard preventive information and education programs that align with the PNP’s demand reduction strategy aimed at addressing and eradicating the drug menace within our community,” said Police Corporal Dulay.
Meanwhile, the Civil-Military Operations Officer of 20IB, 1st Lt. Joyce Ann L. Bayron, stressed the collective responsibility of the Barangay Local Government Unit and the community in maintaining peace and order. “Peace and order is a shared responsibility. Sa loob ng 54 na taon, ang insurhensiya ay naging problema ng ating lipunan. Hindi na natin dapat pahintulutan ang mga pagkilos ng mga Komunistang Teroristang Grupo na muling magpatuloy at manggulo sa ating barangay. Magtulungan tayo upang tapusin ang mga mapanlinlang na gawain ng ating mga kapatid na patuloy pa ring naliligaw ng landas. Sa pagkakaisa, makakamit natin ang pangmatagalang kapayapaan at tunay na kaunlaran para sa mga susunod na henerasyon,” Bayron added.
The community expressed gratitude for the efforts of the PLEDS Cluster in promoting peace and order. Barangay Chairperson Acerey M. Dulay expressed optimism about future development, particularly highlighting the forthcoming PhP2.5-million farm-to-market road project, under the Support to Barangay Development Program FY 2024. The said project aimed at enhancing connectivity and benefiting residents, particularly students.
The event concluded with a reaffirmation of support from the community towards the security forces, acknowledging their role in ensuring peace and order.