To adopt a more constructive approach and more effective policies for Misamis Oriental’s peace and order, the Minergy Power Corporation and the Army’s 58th Infantry Battalion has formally opened its Special CAFGU Active Auxiliary Company II (CAAC-II) training on May 20, a military official said Friday.
58IB civil military operation chief 1st Lieutenant Jefferson Mariano said the training was composed of 100 candidates from Barangay Mandangoa, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental.
“This is to ensure the active participation of all sectors of the society in the pursuit of the country’s peace agenda,” Mariano said.
The activity is part of the implementation of Executive Order No.70 (EO70), according to Mariano.
Mariano explained that the main purpose of activity is to develop professional CAAs as peace partners of the province of Misamis Oriental and serve as a ready reserve force for the Army’s 4th Infantry Division in providing security services while combating COVID-19 Pandemic.
The activity was opened by 58IB commander Lt. Col. Ricky L Canatoy and MPC station manager Gaudencio C Bascon Jr. with representatives from 4ID Training School headed by Major Latris.
The training will take 45 days of rigid military training to develop their physical abilities and skills needed for them to serve, said Mariano.
The candidates also underwent the required physical and medical examination facilitated by the MPC-BPS to determine their military readiness.
“The Army is very confident that we can achieve our mission through the support and assistance of other agencies like the MPC,” said Canatoy.
In his statement, Canatoy said, the activity is a concrete example of the whole-of-nation approach that the government had implemented to attain inclusive and sustainable peace.
“Thank you MPC for your continuing support to the 58IB in reaching communities including the far-flung areas,” said Canatoy.
Aside from the training, the MPC have various livelihood projects intended for the Conflict Affected Areas (ConAAs) and the Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs).
Canatoy also expressed the commitment of the 58IB in support to implementation of E.O. 70 and intensify their campaign to engage with the civilians in partnership with the national government agencies, local government units and various sectors of civil society. (Ben Balce)
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