PICONG, Lanao del Sur, Nov. 11 (PIA) --- Problems on how to solve "rido" or family feud topped the concerns of some 300 delegates from various sectors who attended the Multi-Sectoral Peace Forum at the municipal gymnasium, here, last November 8.
Jointly organized by the Philippine Army (PA) and the local government unit (LGU) of Picong, the delegates mostly sectoral leaders, showed their commitment to support the campaign against lawlessness, "rido," and promotion of the observance of the justice system and support to the authorities.
Picong Mayor Alinader M. Balindong led the civilian delegates while Col. Daniel A. Lucero, Commander of 103rdBrigade (103Bde), PA led the security sector.
Several speakers shared their programs to the participants, like Lt. Col. Ceasar Marlon M. Yadao, Commander of 51st Infantry Battalion (51IB) and the main organizer of the event who discussed the Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) “Bayanihan (unity and cooperation)” of the Armed Forces of the Philippine (AFP).
This was followed by a sharing about the campaign against illegal drugs by Feliciano Alejandro A. Serino II of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
Likewise, delegates from the International Monitoring Team (IMT) -Mindanao discussed the peace process mechanisms and their campaign on non-violence, while discussions on religious matters and the Local Government Code were shared by concerned sectoral representatives.
The participants were also given a chance to give questions according to the lectures, most of which were centered on how to resolve “Rido,” which is a problem besetting the peace in the province.
In addition to the activities, a memorandum of agreement (MOA) was signed by the various sectoral leaders to show their commitment of support to the campaign against lawlessness, “Rido” and promotion of the observance of the justice system and support to the authorities of Picong.
Another MOA was, likewise, signed by the Philippine National Police (PNP) represented by the Picong Municipal Police Station Commander and the 51IB for the creation of a Joint Peace and Security Coordinating Center for Picong.
Meanwhile, the 103Bde Commander, who was the guest of honor and speaker, emphasized the role of the Army, particularly, his troops as protectors of the Maranaos.
He, likewise, assured the people that all soldiers under his command had to undergo a Cultural Sensitivity Seminar before being deployed.
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