By Joey Sem G. Dalumpines
DAVAO CITY, September 20 (PIA)-The barangay government of Fatima urged the soldiers to stay despite calls by progressive groups to pull their base out of the barangay center to spare residents from the cross-fire.
Based on Barangay Resolution No. 45 series of 2012, the Fatima Barangay Council asked the military leadership to retain the presence of the peace and development team under the 69th Infantry Battalion assigned in the area citing the confidence and friendly relations established between the residents and the soldiers.
The resolution passed on September 17 approved the strong interaction between the soldiers and the peace and development teams calling the friendship as satisfactory.
Colonel Lysander Suerte, commander of the 1003rd Infantry Brigade welcomed the sentiments of the local government.
He said the resolution is a concrete manifestation that the residents are with the government in winning the peace through progress.
“This barangay resolution is another inspiration that would reinforce our stand and commitment to stay to serve and protect the people of Paquibato,” Suerte said.
Forty eight people were wounded following a grenade blast that occurred amid a circus performance in Barangay Fatima, Paquibato District in September 1.(PIA-11/ Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)
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