8ID renews commitment to pursue path to peace and development in Eastern Visayas

By DPAO, 8ID PA
April 23, 2012

CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan City  –  “Let me assure everyone that the Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) ‘Bayanihan’ programs implemented by my predecessor shall be pursued”, said Brigadier General Gerardo T Layug AFP, the incumbent Commander of the 8th Infantry Division. He stated his commitment as he assumes the task of sustaining the momentum of support to the development of Eastern Visayas.

Since the start of the year 2011, with the launching of IPSP “Bayanihan”, the 8th Infantry Division has embarked on programs to promote human security, good governance, and development in the Region. The command was able to realize these programs with the partnership of stakeholders from both the public and the private sectors.

Having recognized the gains in the Region, Brigadier General Layug, with his experience in both local and international peace endeavors as community developer in the country and peace builder in war ravaged nations aided by the United Nations, made sure that everyone under his leadership understand his intention to enable the Region’s stakeholders to steam ahead with their gains in development.

In his first Command conference, Brigadier General Layug made his point clear as he issued these guidance to all units under his Command:

- Internalize the Internal Peace and Security Plan to support development;

- Strengthen Partnerships to enable all stakeholders to do their share;

- Continuously train to develop professionalism;

- Adhere to Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law, and the Rule of Law to promote human security; and

- Build disaster mitigation capability to help people in disaster-prone areas in their time of need in disaster prone areas in the Region.

After issuing his specific guidance, he followed this up with Command visits to line units to ensure that his message would be understood by all personnel of the Division.