200 peace and environment volunteers take oath
BACOLOD City – At least 200 volunteers from first, second, and third districts of Negros Occidental took their oath early this week as peace and environment volunteers. The program is in line with Abante Negrense Development Agenda through the Provincial Integrated Water Security Program. It is also supported by the Army’s

By Glazyl Y. Masculino

By Glazyl Y. Masculino
BACOLOD City – At least 200 volunteers from first, second, and third districts of Negros Occidental took their oath early this week as peace and environment volunteers.
The program is in line with Abante Negrense Development Agenda through the Provincial Integrated Water Security Program.
It is also supported by the Army’s 303rd Infantry Brigade and 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) in line with its community-based approach to monitor illegal logging and deforestation activities, especially in the vicinity of the Northern Negros Natural Park, and the presence of rebel remnants in the hinterland.
Through this program, the residents are involved and empowered. With their involvement, the program is made more sustainable, efficient and effective, according to the Army.
The volunteers will receive monthly incentives amounting to P1,500 funded by the provincial government.

The activity kicked off in the first district last Oct 18, covering the cities of San Carlos and Escalante and the municipalities of Calatrava, Toboso and Don Salvador Benedicto, and second district covering the town of Manapla and cities of Sagay and Cadiz.
The same activity was also conducted the following day at the third district comprising volunteers from the cities of Silay, Talisay, Victorias, and municipalities of E.B Magalona and Murcia.
Lieutenant Colonel J-jay Javines, 79th IB commander, said it is important to recognize the efforts and “spirit of volunteerism” among these individuals as they play an important role in the desire to end the local communist armed conflict in northern Negros, but more importantly for protection and preservation of the Northern Negros Natural Park and Protected Areas.
He expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the provincial government for the support and approval of the said program.
Meanwhile, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson also expressed his support to the program and thanked the volunteers.
He said the program is in line with the restoration and protection of the remaining forest cover which will ensure that watersheds are safeguarded and will produce steady supply of water for the people of Negros.
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