DavNor Gov reiterates trust with security forces to safeguard 2015 Palaro

DAVAO DEL NORTE,  March 2 (PIA)--- Provincial Governor Rodolfo P. del Rosario  over the weekend reiterated his declaration of trust with the security forces in the province to guard  the 2015 Palarong Pambansa from  intrusion of lawless elements.

Del Rosario foresaw a test to the accomplishment of  promoting peace during the hosting of Palarong Pambansa in May while noting the “volatile condition of peace” in Mindanao that, he said, “poses great challenge for us, as we aim to stage the best Palaro ever”.

“I am certain that nothing beats the great pre-emptive potential of our formidable security front consisting of the armed forces, the police and the vigilant community,”  he said during his keynote address during the Recognition Night and Anniversary Ball of  the 1003rd Infantry Brigade on Feb. 28 held at Lakan’s Place in Tagum City.

Davao del Norte will play host of this year’s Palarong Pambansa which is expected to draw about 20,000 delegates and spectators from all over the country.

On the other hand, Del Rosario took the opportunity to call for peace which he said “is now within reach” while reminding the public that “Mindanao has long been torn apart by conflict, and we cannot afford to go on with the culture of animosity and mistrust that has fuelled the decades-old insurgency.”

Meanwhile, he extended his gratitude to the 1003rd Inf. Bde known as the “Raptor Brigade”, for  its seven years of “selfless service” and “enduring commitment” in  serving the Dabaonon people thus helping  the provincial government push its quest for peace and development.

“Along with our local  peace efforts,  the Province of Davao del Norte has been indebted to the Brigade for its full support to  our Peace and Development Convergence Program, which was followed by our OPLAN ANDAM (Awareness on Natural Disaster and Mitigation) Program.

Del Rosario also lauded the Raptor Brigade under the command of Col. Harold Cabreros, for bestowing awards and recognition to showed “exemplary performance” especially in non-combatant work that created social impact.

He extended his congratulations  to government agencies, local government units, private organizations and individuals who have shared their “time, talent and treasure” to help the Raptor accomplish its mission in line with the national government’s peace agenda.  (PIA XI/Jeanevive Duron-Abangan)