PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE

10TH INFANTRY (AGILA) DIVISION, PHILIPPINE ARMY

Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City
Landline No.: (082) 235-1041

Press Release October 14, 2010

Peace and Development Teams deployed in Davao del Norte

Fourteen Peace and Development Teams (PDT) were deployed in the

different barangays of Asuncion, Davao del Norte on Monday, October 11, 2010. In
Kapalong, Davao del Norte nine Peace and Development Teams were also
deployed on same day. The local government units of said municipality warmly
accepted the program of the military to deploy personnel in their respective locality
for the conduct of peace and development outreach programs (PDOP).

The objective of the program is to help uplift the living condition of the people
in the area so that they could not be infiltrated and recruited by the CPP/NPA/NDF
by exploiting socio-economic issues that affect them.

The deployment of PDTs is supported by the local government units as the

soldiers can also contribute in addressing pressing problems that local communities
are facing. Last month, PDTs deployed in Mawab and Nabunturan under the
supervision of the 66th Infantry Battalion immersed with the communities by
launching the dengue awareness and prevention advocacy program through clean
up drives. The 71st Infantry Battalion launched the PDOP with a blood letting activity
in coordination with the LGU and the PNRC.

Positive feedbacks were gathered as a result of PDT deployment. In Mawab

town, ten NPA members have been convinced to come out in the open and return to
the folds of the law since September this year. Illegal logging activities were checked
and crimes were reduced to some extent, based on the observation of local
government officials and residents.

The peace and development teams, in collaboration and cooperation with

local government offices, non government organizations, and people’s organizations,
are gaining headway in project implementations. The projects aimed to augment the
efforts of the government and different sectors to answer the basic needs and, in the
long run, increase the quality of life of the populace.

Released by:

LTC MEDEL M AGUILAR PA

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Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City
Landline No.: (082) 235-1041

Photo Release October 14 , 2010

Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand Napuli, 3rd Special Forces Battalion

Commander, deliver his remarks during the send off ceremony of the
peace and development teams held at Asuncion, Davao del Norte on
October 11, 2010.

Soldiers and policemen listen to the message of Colonel Domingo

Tutaan Jr, the 1003rd Infantry Brigade Commander during the send
off ceremony held at Asuncion, Davao del Norte on October 11,
2010.
 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
10TH INFANTRY (AGILA) DIVISION, PHILIPPINE ARMY
Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City
Landline No.: (082) 235-1041

Photo Release October 14, 2010

Colonel Domingo Tutaan Jr, 1003rd Infantry Brigade Commander

shakes hand with civilians after the send off ceremony of the Peace
and Development Team held at Asuncion, Davao del Norte on
October 11, 2010.

Hon. Joseph Nilo Pareñas the Municipal Mayor of Asuncion, Davao

del Norte and Maj. Gen. Jorge V. Segovia, shakes hand with the
soldiers and the civilians as a symbol of confidence for the peace
and development efforts that will be implemented. The ceremony
was held at Asuncion, Davao del Norte on October 11, 2011.