LGU Botolan, DILG and Philippine Army underscore the role of youth on anti-terrorism and insurgency, fortifies their commitment to lasting peace
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The Local Government Unit of Botolan, Zambales— in partnership with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Botolan Field Office and the Philippine Army— highlighted the important role of the youth leaders in the continuing fight against insurgency and terrorism during a capacity development activity on leadership, social responsibility and moral recovery held on December 15, 2021 at Camp Kainomayan, Barangay San Juan, Botolan, Zambales.
Said undertaking was participated by the youth leaders of the Municipality— including the Sangguniang Barangay Chairpersons, Sangguniang Barangay Councils and members of the Local Youth Development Council composing of youth organizations, as well as youth serving organizations.
Captain Norman Oliver H. Adlaon, Commanding Officer of the 33rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army discussed the history and background of the Communist Party of the Philippines- New People’s Army- National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) and its deceptive recruitment strategy to the youth sector and indigenous people.