On Monday (July 18), hundreds of Bagani leaders converged at the Laak Municipal Grounds during the Araw ng Kapayapaan Celebration in Laak town, Davao de Oro.
The Araw ng Kapayapaan recognizes each and every Bagani leaders in communities for their bravery and effort towards working hand-in-hand with the authorities to maintain the situation of peace and order in their respective communities.
Gonzaga mentioned that under her term as governor of the province, the administration will work closely with the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to grant the Bagani leaders with assistance coming from the provincial government aside from its local government unit (LGU).
She also plans to meet with the police and military to further capacitate the Bagani leaders with the additional skills needed to perform their roles as peace contributors in the province.
During the event, the provincial government through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) gave rice assistance and canned goods for the participating Bagani leaders.
Gonzaga vows to strengthen government initiatives and livelihood programs for the marginalized sector, thereby prohibiting the presence of communist movement in the province.
Also present in the event were District II Representative Congressman Ruwel Peter Gonzaga, Mayor Antonio Libuangan, and Vice Mayor Mark Anthony Honeyboy Libuangan.
The activity was also witnessed by 10th Infantry Division commander Major General Nolasco A. Mempin and Regional Police chief Brigadier General Benjamin H. Silo, Jr.
Photo from Davao de Oro PIO