IPIL,
Zambosibugay: The 79th province created in the Philippines is
declared “Conflict-Manageable and Development-Ready,” a new information
reaching Misamis News Digest said.
The pronouncement came
after a joint resolution was approved by members of the Provincial Peace and
Order Council (PPOC), the local government unit, PNP, and AFP during its 4th
Quarter meeting held here last Nov. 6.
Governor Wilter Yap
Palma said he is happy to see discussing such important matter declaring his province
as easy to deal with in terms of conflict.
In his speech, the governor
mentioned the recent release of Jewel Nique, who was kidnapped last July 2014
in Olutanga town, as well as a Chinese national from Kabasalan who was also
released last week, were proof enough of such assertion.
Palma called on his
constituents to be vigilant and to report any threats to proper authorities
such as the PNP and AFP to preempt any similar incidents.
For his part, 102nd IB
commanding officer Col. Ignacio A. Obligacion, gave a briefing on the NPA problem
and its efforts against communist insurgency, including internal peace and
security operations of the province.
He mentioned Tampilisan
of Kabasalan town as the only area left and affected, though less influenced by
communist rebels as the situation is presently dealt with by the 44th IB.
On the other hand, PNP
provincial director Police S/Supt. Robert Roy V. Bahian reported that PNP
members in Sibugay totaled 766, with a ratio of one policeman for every 865
people.
He added that the
province remains peaceful and manageable, with relatively improved peace and
order situation compared from past years.
The PPOC tackled also
the coming visit of Rep. Rufus Rodriguez on Nov. 21 to discuss, deliberate and
review the Bangsamoro Basic Law.
Palma enjoined his
probinsiyanos to participate in the consultation to give peace a chance so that
progress will follow.
Scheduled with the BBL
consultation is the formal signing of the joint resolution passed by the PPOC.