By
HIROHITO ‘jong’ D. CADION
PAGADIAN CITY,
Zamboanga del Sur (June 19, 2018) – Naval Forces Western Mindanao joined the
constituents of Sirawai municipality in the province of Zamboanga Del Norte in
celebrating its 50th Founding Anniversary known as “Araw ng Sirawai”
and Bugwakan Festival on Friday, June 15, 2018.
The
Municipal Mayor Gamar A. Janihim graced the occasion with the Commander of
Naval Forces Western Mindanao Rear Adm. Rene V Medina AFP, who is a native of
Sirawai, along with NFWM Fleet-Marine Team and Local Government Unit officials.
The
Araw ng Sirawai celebration was highlighted by the Community Outreach activity
includes free circumcision, free haircut, free Medical Consultation, free
Dental Consultation and Tooth Extraction, Free eye check-up and eyeglasses,
gift giving, film showing and Community Dialogue to the residents of Sirawai.
Of
course, the successful conduct of the outreach activity was made possible with
the support from the Medical and Dental Team of AFP Health Service South
(AFPHS-South) and Police Regional Office 9 (PRO-9), Combat Service Support
Brigade (CSSBde).
Also
participated the Community Outreach are, Marine Battalion Landing Team-11 (MBLT
11), Naval Special Operations Unit-9 (NAVSOU 6), Civil Military Operations Unit
– Western Mindanao (CMOU-WM), Naval Reserve Center – Western Mindanao
(NRCen-WM); partner-stakeholders from Ciudad Medical De Zamboanga, Mega Global
Inc. and the Crystal Vision and Venus Salon.
Moreover,
Freddie Aguilar and Watawat Band had their Charity Concert with Ms Zara Lopez
during the celebration of Sirawai's 50th Founding Anniversary to
entertain the residents and guests.
The
Municipality gave a Plaque of Appreciation to Rear Adm Medina on behalf of the
men and women of NFWM for readily providing support and security along the coastal
barangays of the Municipality.
“As
you can see, there is so much joy and liveliness in the community and as such,
we intend to keep it that way. That is why, we, the men and women of NFWM will
continue to implement our mandate of protecting the southern seas and coastal
areas of Mindanao. We intend to stop the lawless elements from running not just
in our beloved hometown but also in ZAMBASULTA area,” Rear Adm. Medina
expressed.
“With
your unending support, we can always do better things and achieve greater
accomplishments in the promotion of peace and prosperity in Mindanao. Sa bisaya
pa, magtinabangay usa kita arun malipayon kita pirmi og iwas gubot sa atong
kinabuhi,” NFWM Commander, added.
This
Civil Military Operation initiative is in support to NFWM’s CMO Plan “Magpaila
Na Ta” in promoting peace, ensuring security, helping maintain public order and
supporting the overall development initiatives of the government.
Exactly
a year ago, NFWM also conducted a Community Outreach to the locals of Sirawai
during its 49th Founding Anniversary. Truly, the continuous participation of
the command in the celebration of the Municipality’s 50th Founding
Anniversary this year promotes a strong relationship and trust of the people
with the military.
The
citizens are assured that the Navy in the Western Mindanao is with them in the
pursuit of peace, safety, public order and over all development.
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