Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City - “Let
me assure everyone that the Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) ‘Bayanihan’
programs implemented by my predecessor shall be pursued”, said Brigadier
General Gerardo T Layug AFP, the incumbent Commander of the 8th
Infantry Division. He stated his commitment as he assumes the task of
sustaining the momentum of support to the development of Eastern Visayas.
Since the start of
the year 2011, with the launching of IPSP “Bayanihan”, the 8th
Infantry Division has embarked on programs to promote human security, good
governance, and development in the Region. The command was able to realize
these programs with the partnership of stakeholders from both the public and
the private sectors.
Having recognized the
gains in the Region, Brigadier General Layug, with his experience in both local
and international peace endeavors as community developer in the country and
peace builder in war ravaged nations aided by the United Nations, made sure
that everyone under his leadership understand his intention to enable the
Region’s stakeholders to steam ahead with their gains in development.
In his first Command
conference, Brigadier General Layug made his point clear as he issued these
guidance to all units under his Command:
·
Internalize the Internal
Peace and Security Plan to support development;
·
Strengthen Partnerships to
enable all stakeholders to do their share;
·
Continuously train to
develop professionalism;
·
Adhere to Human Rights Law,
International Humanitarian Law, and the Rule of Law to promote human security;
and
·
Build disaster mitigation
capability to help people in disaster-prone areas in their time of need in
disaster prone areas in the Region;
After issuing his
specific guidance, he followed this up with Command visits to line units to
ensure that his message would be understood by all personnel of the Division.
With BGEN LAYUG AFP,
who is committed to pursue the path to peace and development at the helm of 8ID
providing sterling leadership to the Command,
the people of Eastern Visayas are assured of Team 8ID’s is commitment to
secure the region and serve its people onward to “Winning The Peace”.###
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