Following the creation of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), the DILG urged the province to do their share in bringing local insurgency to its conclusion by organizing the Provincial Government Task Force against insurgency.
With the adoption of the Whole-of-Nation Approach (WNA) strategy at the local level, national government agencies and various stakeholders were strongly encouraged to prioritize and harmonize the delivery of basic services and development programs in conflict-affected areas and mobility corridors of the left- wing groups to attain sustainable peace and development.
At this point, Governor Eduardo B. Gadiano, Chairperson of the PTF-ELCAC in Occidental Mindoro, complemented President Duterte’s effort in countering activities of the left-leaning groups through improving the delivery of basic services to the poor and marginalized sectors, especially in the IP communities and geographically isolated and displaced areas as well as addressing the concerns of people exploited by these rebel groups through the continuous implementation of the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) in the province. Occidental Mindoro PTF believed that the information campaign against the fallacies used by the communist groups in their recruitment activities would greatly minimize their number.
Carrying the theme “Malasakit sa Kapwa Tungo sa Pamayanang Sagana at Mapayapa,” the TF-ELCAC provided free medical and dental services, immunization and vitamin supplementation, registration to PhilHealth and Municipal Civil Registrar, authentication of Birth Certificate to PSA, distribution of high-value vegetable seeds and corn, distribution of the program components of Balik Sigla sa Pagsasaka at Pangingisda, free haircut and circumcision; and distribution of relief packs at each convergence area.
Considered as one of the milestones in the implementation of EO 70, the RCSP Team of the Province of Occ. Mindoro conducted immersion activities at various sitios of IP communities in the province. Progress was already evident because of the unceasing efforts of the Philippine Army in developing the priority areas. Among those implemented projects were the construction of Bahay-Pulungan, installation of Solar Streetlights, constructed roads and pavements and others.
With the continued support of the Provincial Government of Occidental Mindoro, the DILG Provincial Office implemented the Enhance Comprehensive Local Integrated Program (ECLIP) in the province. The DILG administered packages of assistance given to former rebels from the New People’s Army and Militia ng Bayan who surfaced and wanted to return to the folds of the law and become productive citizens of the country.
The Provincial Government of Occidental Mindoro will be all hands in ensuring the continuous improvement of the economy with the programs on various investments in infrastructure, agriculture, business, transportation, and access to a responsive healthcare system, and will be empowered to effectively manage crises to come and built resilient province.
Governor Eduardo B. Gadiano received the Most Sustainable and Liveable Province in the Philippines Award from the Nation Builders and Mosliv Gala Awards 2022.
He continuously serves as the Chairman of the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) which immensely contributed to addressing the root causes of insurgency in the MIMAROPA region.
The road to success has always been a rigorous and continuous forward direction, and Governor Eduardo B. Gadiano has always been up for the challenge as he remains steadfast in his commitment to inspire and motivate every Mindoreño to be united in pushing boundaries and reaching new heights towards positive change.
The DILG urged the province to do their share in bringing local insurgency
