ILOILO CITY, March 30 (PIA) -- The Army's 301st Infantry Brigade participated in the first Panay multi-sectoral peace caravan and prayer on 29 March 2021 at Lapaz, Iloilo City to call for peace and end of armed struggle.
According to 301 Bde Civil Military Operations Officer Capt. Hazel Joy Durotan, the event kicked-off at 8:00 o’clock in the morning with a motorcade which was joined by multi-sectoral stakeholders who carried with them "Yes for Peace" flag-lets and tarpaulins.
The Peace Caravan was highlighted by the different activities to include ecumenical prayer spearheaded by the religious leaders, indignation rally against the atrocities of the Communist NPA in the region, and releasing of doves as a symbol of peace and freedom against the insurgency, Durotan said.
On the other hand, BGen Marion Sison, the 301st Brigade Commander, stressed the importance of being united and of standing as one against the communist armed conflict and praying to stop the senseless armed struggle of the CTGs.
“The effort of the various sectors that joined this peace caravan is a manifestation of their bravery to stand against the communist terrorist groups' deceptive recruitment of minors and atrocities against the government troops, vital installations and defenseless civilians,” Sison added.
The Peace Caravan and Prayer is an initiative of SAMBAYANAN-PANAY in cooperation with different stakeholders.
The event aimed to promote peace, unity and partnership to put an end to communist terrorists’ deception.
It also hoped to motivate and encourage other members of the CTG to surrender and live a peaceful life. (PIA6/Capt. Hazel Joy Durotan/CMO-301Bde/Phil. Army)
Source: Philippines Information Agency (pia.gov.ph)
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