DSA conducts peace summit

AWARENESS --- Town constituents flocked at the Datu Saudi municipal gymnasium last July 12 for the Joint AFP, PNP, and LGU Peace Summit against Terrorism and Illegal Drugs. At inset is Mayor HadjaBaiAnida A. Dimaukom (3^rd from left) together with (L-R) DENR-ARMM Secretary Kahal Q. Kedtag, Vice Mayor HadjaBailon S. Dimaukom, and Lt. Col. Markton G. Abo of the 6^th Infantry Division. (ANNE ACOSTA – MINDANAO EXPOSE’)

DATU SAUDI AMPATUAN, Maguindanao --- The municipal government here conducted last July 12 the Joint AFP, PNP, and LGU Peace Summit against Terrorism and Illegal Drugs at the town’s gymnasium in its advocacy to improve the climate of tranquillity and socio-economic investments.

Mayor Hadja Bai Anida A. Dimaukom said the move is to further strengthen security among the town constituents.

“We would want to solicit the full commitment not only of our barangay officials but also to the whole of our populace as we fight terrorism and illegal drugs,” she said.

Lt. Col. Markton G. Abo, assistant chief-of-staff for CMO G7 of the 6th Infantry Division, dealt on the Bangsamoro Struggle and its effect on the lives of the people in Central Mindanao.

Monina P. Guialudin, municipal local government operations officer, underscored the role of the local government units in fighting illegal drugs and terrorism.

Lt. Col. Gerry M. Besana, CMO commander of the 6^th Infantry Division, discussed the Understanding 2017 Martial Law Declaration.

The evolution of the Islamic Radicalism was tackled by Sheikh Norulam Abdulla.

Other guests present during the activity were Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Secretary Kahal Q. Kedtag and 601^st Brigade Commander Col. Diosdado C. Carreon. (GILMHAR A. LAO & ANNE ACOSTA– MINDANAO EXPOSE’)