Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Threats to indigenous people addressed by new police patrol jeeps



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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