WestMinCom Commander visits Salman community in Zamboanga Sibugay

PAGADIAN CITY (April 6, 2021) - Western Mindanao Command Chief Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr. visited the former training camp of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Barangay Tumanggong, Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay on April 6, 2021.

Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. met with Commander Suaib Edris, the Base Commander of 113th Company, Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF); Barahama Ali, Base Officer of the same unit; and Esmael Mamiscal, representative of the Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities-MILF (CCCH-MILF).

The WestMinCom Commander was accompanied by Commission on Elections Regional Election Director Atty. Wilfred Jay Balisado; Atty. Teopisto Elnas, Jr., Deputy Executive Director for Operations; and Director James Jimenez, Director IV of Education and Information Department. 

In his message, Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. said this is the first time that the COMELEC joined him in such activities.

“This is very important because they will be able to assist you in preparing for next year’s election especially in exercising your right to vote,” Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. said.

He further stated that the Western Mindanao Command and the local government of Tungawan are always ready to provide assistance on the security and development aspects of the community.

Meanwhile, Commander Edris ensured that the unit is in full support of the peace process.

He also expressed his gratitude to Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr., Mayor Climaco, and all the visitors for taking the time to visit and check on the situation of the community.

Also present during the historic event were Tungawan Municipal Mayor Carlnan Climaco; WestMinCom Deputy Commander for Admin Brig. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete; Joint Task Force ZamPeLan Commander Maj. Gen. Generoso Ponio; 102nd Infantry Brigade Commander Brig. Gen. Leonel Nicolas; 102nd Infantry Brigade Deputy Commander Col. Antonio John Divinagracia; WestMinCom Assistant Chief of Unified Command Staff for Operations Col. Jessie Montoya; WestMinCom Assistant Chief of Unified Command Staff for Intelligence Col. Yasser Bara; the local government and barangay officials; and other guests 

The visit of Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. at Salman community aimed to establish a better relationship between the military and the MILF for sustainable peace and development in Barangay Datu Tumanggong. (By JONG CADION with reports and photos from WestMinCom-PIO)

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