GREGORIO DEL PILAR, Ilocos Sur, Feb. 8 (PIA) - - In order to raise awareness on the recruitment tactics of Communist Terrorist Groups (CTG) and scheme of organizing the masses in the barangays, the Philippine Army, along with the police and local officials conducted a peace forum with some residents of Gregorio Del Pilar on February 5.
At least 50 barangay officials, tanods, and residents from the seven barangays of the municipality, observing minimum public health standard protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19, have attended the said forum.
Initiated by the Army’s 81st Infantry (SPARTAN) Battalion (IB), 702nd Infantry (DEFENDER) Brigade, topics discussed during the forum include the government's ongoing fight against terrorism and insurgency, and the benefits for former rebels and members of Militia ng Bayan (MB) such as the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Livelihood Integration Program (E-CLIP).