By JONG D. CADION
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (March 26,
2019) –
Another five (5) loose firearms and magazines were turned over to Army’s 49th
Infantry Battalion by the local government unit of the municipality of Tamparan
in the neighboring province of Lanao del Sur Tuesday morning, military official
disclosed.
Capt.
Clint Antipala, Tabak Division Public Affairs Chief said the the firearms
consist of one M14 rifle, one M16A1 rifle, and three Cal .45 pistols.
“The
support of the local government units in our area of operation to our campaign
against loose firearms manifest their desire for a lasting peace and prosperity
in the province of Lanao del Sur,” 103rd Infantry Brigade Commander Col. Romeo
Brawner said.
On
Monday, eleven firearms were handed over by the local government unit of Taraka
municipality in its town hall to Lt. Col. Edgar Allan Villanueva, 49th Infantry
Battalion Commander.
“We
encourage not only the local government units, but also other stakeholders
especially the local populace of Lanao del Sur, to trust and support our
campaign against loose firearms for us to be able to attain a peaceful and
secured province towards its faster development,” Brawner also said.
Meanwhile,
the Army’s premier Infantry (Tabak) Division and Joint Task Force Zampelan
(Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao Provinces) commander, Brigadier General Roberto
Ancan commended the efforts of the troops and the local government unit of
Tamparan for the convergence of efforts which led to the successful hand over
of the loose firearms.
“Your
Army’s Premier Infantry (TABAK) Division, in collaboration with the LGUs and
other stakeholders, remains steadfast in its commitment to attain just and
lasting peace in our area of operation thru our campaign against loose
firearms,” Ancan added.
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