Local threats to the social and
cultural development of our indigenous kababayans from Mindanao can now be
properly addressed after Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Mar
Roxas turned over 14 multi-purpose patrol jeeps to Davao del Sur and Davao
Occidental last Friday (June 26).
"Matindi ang pangangailangan ng
mga kababayan natin dito," Roxas stressed as he pointed out that rampant
crime and vulnerability to calamities hinder the progress of the ethnic groups
in Davao del Sur.
The procurement of multi-purpose
patrol jeeps is part of the national government's collaborative efforts to
address the concerns of indigenous people in combating crime and disaster
preparedness.
Indigenous people are usually the
hardest hit during disasters. They also have to bear the brunt of peace and
order setbacks in Mindanao.
In addition, they have the least
access to government services.
As DILG Secretary, Roxas constantly
protects the interests of our native kababayans by making them a part of the
development process without compromising their beautiful culture.
The population of Davao del Sur is
mostly comprised of indigenous people, who are now actively participating in
the government programs that focus on their development. (DILG)
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