UNITY, COLLABORATION AND PROGRESS: Provincial Peace and Order Council Convenes 3rd Quarter Meeting to Address Crucial Issues in ZDS

UNITY, COLLABORATION AND PROGRESS: Provincial Peace and Order Council Convenes 3rd Quarter Meeting to Address Crucial Issues in ZDS

The Philippine Army’s 53rd Infantry “MATAPAT” Battalion (53IB) participated in the 3rd Quarter Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) 3rd Quarter Meeting held at Subenen Hall, Provincial Government Complex, Dao, Pagadian City, on July 14, 2023.

The PPOC was presided by ZDS PTF-ELCAC Chairperson and Governor, Hon. Victor J. Yu, together with DILG-ZDS Provincial Director Moh. Taha S. Arakama, 102nd Infantry “Igsoon” Brigade Commander BGen Elmer Suderio, ZDSPPO PD PCol Diomarie Albarico, Provincial Board Members, Municipal Mayors, and other concerned agencies.

53IB Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Terence Ylanan presented the peace and order situation in the province, including the recent armed encounters against the remnants of the WMRPC the past months. Lt. Col. Ylanan assured the PPOC that the government forces remain vigilant to carry its mandate to prevent the resurgence of CPP-NPA in the province.

Other agencies likewise presented their respective updates during the meeting.

The PPOC remains committed to working tirelessly to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of the Zambosurians. Through excellent convergence and collaboration, the PPOC strives to create a province that thrives on peace, progress, and prosperity.