SSB supports MASA MASID

SUPPORT MECHANISM --- Sultan Sa Barongis Mayor RamdatuAngas (right) discusses with Maguindanao Provincial Police Office Director Senior Superintendent Agustin J. Tello on how the local government and Maguindanao PPO can both strengthen collaborative efforts in the implementation of MASA MASID within the locality following the launching of the program in the ARMM. (ANNE B. ACOSTA - MINDANAO EXPOSE’)

COTABATO CITY--- The local government of Sultan SaBarongis(SSB) in Maguindanao strongly supports the implementation of the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s initiative program, the “MamamayangAyaw sa Anomalya, MamamayangAyaw saIlegalnaDroga” or MASA MASID.

Mayor RamdatuAngas reiterated his support to the program during the regional launching of the MASA MASID last February 21 at the ORG Compound in Cotabato City.

Since the program is aimed at encouraging communities to take a pro-active stance in the government’s fight against corruption and illegal drugs, the mayor said he is committed to fully implement it in his town.

“We are doing this to protect the welfare of the people in our 12 barangays:Angkayamat, Barurao, Bulod, Darampua, Gadungan, Kulambog, Langgapanan, Masulot, Papakan,Tugal, Tukanakuden, and Paldong,” he said.

Angassaid he will solicit the support of residents and different sectors in his town in putting into effect the intents of  MASA MASIDfor the creation of  safer and drug-free communities.

“This program could bring together barangay officials, religious groups, and other non-government organizations with the common goal to establish good governance,” he said.

Further, Angas cited the importance of multi-sectoral linkages in the grassroots to prevent the spread of illegal drugs and other criminalities.

“The local government of Sultan SaBarongis could not do this alone, so we call for the help of our residents as we fight against illegal drug activities,” he said.

He said theywill encourage the populace, most especially the barangay leaders, to aid in the advocacy of the national leadership.

“You may extend help by reporting any irregularity in your respective areas. Let us be vigilant,” he said. (Gilmhar A. Lao & Anne B. Acosta - MINDANAO EXPOSE’)