The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Offices 9 Zamboanga Peninsula and 12-SOCCSKSARGEN, in collaboration with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), conducted a profiling activity among the disbanded Private Armed Groups (PAGs) in the island province of Tawi-Tawi.
Held at the Pag-Asa Covered Court in Barangay Bongao, Tawi-Tawi last Thursday (December 12), the activity was aimed at gathering the data of the disbanded PAGs to better understand their needs and provide targeted interventions to assist them in their reintegration into communities.
“This initiative is not just about documenting participants but about creating pathways for sustainable peace and development. Through accurate profiling and targeted assistance, we can address the socio-economic needs of former combatants while fostering trust and confidence in the government,” DSWD Asst. Secretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns (ISPSC) Arnel Garcia, who led the profiling activity, said.
A total of eight PAGs from Simunul and Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi participated in the activity.
Asst. Secretary Garcia, who is also the concurrent Officer-In-Charge (OIC) of the Peace and Development Buong Bansa Mapayapa – National Program Management Office (NPMO), stressed that the initiative is part of the government’s efforts at fostering security and reintegration in the region.
“This initiative reflects the strong partnership among government agencies and the local government unit (LGU) of Tawi-Tawi in advancing peace and development. It also underscores the critical role of the community and local leaders in achieving lasting peace in the province,” Asst. Secretary Garcia said. (YADP)
Tagalog Version
DSWD, OPAPRU handang tulungan ang mga disbanded PAGs sa Tawi-Tawi
Nagsagawa ng profiling activity para sa mga disbanded Private Armed Groups (PAGs) ang Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Offices 9 Zamboanga Peninsula at12-SOCCSKSARGEN, sa pakikipagtulungan na rin ng Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) sa Tawi-Tawi nitong December 12.
Ang nasabing aktibidad ay ginanap sa Pag-Asa Covered Court, Barangay Bongao, Tawi-Tawi. Layon nitong mangalap ng mga datos upang mabatid ang pangangailangan ng mga dating myembro ng PAGs at kung anong tulong at intervention ang nararapat na ihatid ng gobyerno para sa kanila.
“This initiative is not just about documenting participants but about creating pathways for sustainable peace and development. Through accurate profiling and targeted assistance, we can address the socio-economic needs of former combatants while fostering trust and confidence in the government,” sabi ni DSWD Asst. Secretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns (ISPSC) Arnel Garcia na siyang nanguna sa isinagawang profiling activity.
Ayon kay Asst Secretary Garcia, may walong PAGs mula sa Simunul at Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi ang lumahok sa nasabing aktibidad.
Binigyang diin ni Asst. Secretary Garcia, na siya ring concurrent Officer-In-Charge (OIC) ng Peace and Development Buong Bansa Mapayapa – National Program Management Office (NPMO), na ang nasabing inisyatibo ay parte ng pagsisikap ng pamahalaan na mapabuti ang kalagayan ng mga dating myembro ng PAGs at muling manumbalik sa normal ang kanilang pamumuhay.
“This initiative reflects the strong partnership among government agencies and the local government unit (LGU) of Tawi-Tawi in advancing peace and development. It also underscores the critical role of the community and local leaders in achieving lasting peace in the province,” ani Asst. Secretary Garcia.# (MVC)
