Army Joins RCSP Field Immersion at Balingasag

CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental - To identify the needs of the community, especially the conflict-affected areas, the Bravo Company of 58th Infantry "Dimalulupig" Battalion under the supervision of 1Lt Ernesto Platon, participated the RCSP immersion at Brgy Camuayan and Brgy Dansuli, all of Balingasag, Misamis Oriental on September 19, 2020.

Said immersion was also participated by Mr. Aris Sanoria, the Municipal Local Government Operation Officer (MLGOO) of Balingasag, PLt Fernan Bangot from Balingasag Municipal Police Station, Mr. Kroscieb Pangcopa, Head oh Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator (MPDC), Datu Kailingan Cesar Asapon, the Indigenous People Mandatory Representative (IPMR), Hon. Felix Vertudazo, the Brgy Chairman of Camuayan, Hon. Shajith Jamila, Brgy Chairman of Dansuli, and Hon. Boneve Gabutan, the Brgy SK Chairwoman of Camuayan.

The main purpose of the activity is to identify the issues and concerns of the community being exploited by the Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs) and determine the needed government interventions so that the root causes of insurgency will be addressed and genuine peace will be attained.

During the immersion, the RCSP Core team assisted the barangay councils on drafting their Barangay Development Plan (BDP) in which their primary concerns will be prioritized for endorsement to the national government for fund allotment.


Source: Civil-Military Operations Office, 58th Infantry Battalion, Joint Task Force Diamond, PA