Brgy. chiefs support war on terror, drugs

COMMITMENT --- Barangay LGUs from Lumba-Bayabao town in Lanao del Sur Bacolod I Chairman Tagoranao C. Disomimba (left) and Turugan Chairman Sultan Nassib M. Padate have expressed their commitment in the fight against terrorism and illegal drugs. (GILMHAR A. LAO WITH PHOTO BY ANNE ACOSTA - MINDANAO EXPOSE’)

DAVAO CITY --- Barangays chiefs from Lumba-Bayabao town in Lanaodel Sur have expressed their support to the ongoing war illegal drugs and terrorism of the national government.

Following the conclusion of the “1^stLigang mga Barangay ARMM Cluster Summit: Anti-Illegal Drugs and Terrorism” last November 24-26 held at the Ritz Hotel at Garden Oases in Davao City, Bacolod I Barangay Chairman Tagoranao C. Disomimba and Turugan Barangay Chairman Sultan Nassib M. Padate have expressed their commitment in safeguarding their populace away from terrorism and proliferation of illegal drugs.

Disomimba explained how important it is that residents of the barangay would be properly informed with proper education so they will not be influenced by the extremist groups and other criminality.

“The same thing with our fight against illegal drugs.This is not only a fight of the local government and the barangay officials, but we also need the cooperation of our populace so we can fully counter the proliferation of illegal drugs,” Disomimba said.

Padate said they have always been supportive to the campaign of the national leadership. As a matter of fact, he said, they have strengthened the commitment of their barangay officials and partners in sustaining a harmonious and peaceful community.

“We are able to do all of these because of the full backing up and support of our local government, headed by Mayor Sultan GambaiRasumanDagalangit,” Padate said.

The two barangay chairmen emphasized that the barangays officials have been continuously patrolling within their communities round the clock to ensure the safety of the populace. (GILMHAR A. LAO & ANNE ACOSTA- MINDANAO EXPOSE’)