Peace and development efforts continue in Maguindanao province as military continues campaign against Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters.
MAGUINDANAO – The Philippine military continues its offensive against jihadists it blamed for the series of terror attacks in the restive region of Mindanao as security officials assured the safety of civilians.
An army commander, Melquiades Feliciano, even attended the graduation ceremony and also one of the guest speakers at Mamasapano National High School in Maguindanao province to show that the ongoing campaign will not affect the conduct of the commencement exercises in different schools here.
“The military gives importance to education because we believe that it is an access to better opportunities that will bring peace and development in Mindanao. This commencement exercise exemplifies a milestone in seeking peace in light with recent hostilities between the government forces and the local and foreign terrorist,” he said.
Security forces launched fresh operations against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and are pursuing other terrorists that included Basit Usman, a notorious bomber.
For his part, General Edmundo Pangilinan, commander of the 6th Infantry Division, assured the public that government troops will secure civilian areas from lawless elements.
He said troops will also help construct more than 3 dozen school buildings and a mosque in Maguindanao as part of the government’s peace and development efforts in the troubled Muslim autonomous region.
Pangilinan also turned over 4 tricycles, 3 tractors, and dry goods to the family members of civilians killed during the bloody clash between police commandos and rebels in Mamasapano on January 25.
He also launched medical and dental mission and provided free health services and medicines to the local residents. (Mark Navales)
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