46th Infantry (Peace Makers) Battalion Launches Project “KASANGKAYAN”

BARANGAY ERENAS, San Jorge, Samar – Lt. Col. Bonifacio Cebrian Jr., 46IB Chief in coordination and supports with the Local Executives in the 13 Municipal towns facilitates the activation of Integrated Area/Community Public Safety Plan (IA/CPSP) pursuant to section 51 of the Republic Act 6975 provides that the Municipal/City Mayors develop, establish, and oversee the implementation of the security, crime prevention, fire prevention, health and sanitation, disaster and relief operation, and development of their communities through the concerted effort of concerned government agencies.

In line to this, the 46IB conceptualized Project “KASANGKAYAN”, a Security Awareness Program for Civilian Volunteer Organization (CVO) giving emphasizes on their active role as an integral part of the Integrated Territorial Defense System (ITDS) that provides the first line security in defense in the barangay against all kinds of threats in order for the people to live peacefully. Considering the vital role of the CVO’s, there is a need to re-educate them on security and other related matters that will prepare them to undertake the active role.

The pilot Project “KASANGKAYAN” was officially conducted at the Municipal town of San Jorge, Samar for two day duration and participated by 41 Barangays with 700 participants. The activity was jointly undertaken by 46IB and local executives headed by Hon. Nancy B Gray, Municipal Mayor of san Jorge, Samar who provided the unwavering support and utmost cooperation in the success of the activity. The Project “KASANGKAYAN” will reflect on the other adjacent municipalities within the Area of Operation to strengthen the ITDS of the communities.