Islamic City of Marawi (22 July) -- Stakeholders from the armed forces, local government units (LGUs), and civil society organizations were urged by Western Mindanao Command (WESMINCOM) commanding officer General Benjamin Dolorfino to work together for the peace, development and security in Lanao del Sur.
According to Dolorfino, the society is a trinity of the armed forces, the government and the people who must interact with each other.
He said a strong foundation of these three (3) stakeholders is an indicator of a strong society with peace, development and security being facilitated as long as they mutually support each other.
"Let us all draw inspiration from the words of the President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III that it would take a "whole society approach" to promote peace, development and consequently, security for all Filipinos," he added.
The President in his June 30 inaugural address called for people empowerment and participative kind of governance. "Kung marami tayong magpapasan ng krus ay kakayanin natin ito, gaano man kabigat. Sa tulong ng wastong pamamahala sa mga darating na taon, maiibsan din ang marami nating problema."
"All of us must cooperate and collaborate for the needed reforms for the common good of all Filipinos," Dolorfino said.
The WESMINCOM chief also cited the crucial role that people should play in governance.
He said the role of the citizens does not end with voting the right leaders during elections but it should extend to active participation in governance in whatever capacity they may have in the society.
"Let us be good and responsible citizens of our country, beyond ourselves, our family and our respective organization, we have social and civic responsibilities for the common good of our country," Dolorfino further said.
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