NTF-DPAGS HOLDS ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR NEWLY ELECTED LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVES

The National Task Force for the Disbandment of Private Armed Groups (NTF-Dpags) held an orientation program intended for newly elected local chief executives in Region 9. The activity was held at Garden Orchid Hotel, Governor Camins Avenue, this city on Tuesday, November 15. This was the first leg of the Capacity Development and Awareness Building for the newly elected local government officials in the Bangsamoro autonomous region and its adjacent regions. The activity aimed to intensify the awareness and participation of the newly elected government officials in the efforts to disband the private armed groups in order to achieve a just and lasting peace in Mindanao. The local chief executives and Sangguniang Bayan members of the cities and municipalities in Region 9 led by Zamboanga City Mayor John Dalipe attended the orientation program. Zamboanga del Norte Gov. Rosalina Jalosjos also graced the activity with her presence. Accordingly, the same kind of endeavor will be conducted soon in the BARMM area for the LGUs of said region.