8ID joins the whole nation in advocating peace

By DPAO, 8ID PA
September 3, 2012

CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan Samar  –  The 8th Infantry Division in coordination with all Government Agencies and Civil Society Organizations joins the whole nation in the observance of the Annual National Peace Consciousness Month with the theme “Ikaw, Ako, Tayo, Magkakaiba, Nagkakaisa Para sa Kapayapaan” which was done on 3 September 2012 at Headquarters 8ID, Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City.

This month-long activity commenced with a Flag Raising followed by a Harmony Prayer by MSg Marcelino B Bulusan, Division Sergeant Major and Pledge for Peace which was read by Lt Colonel Ricardo G Ellorda at the 8ID Parade Ground. Furthermore, to let the citizenry of this region feel the concern of the military, streamers bearing the essence of peace were displayed.

Likewise, the message of Secretary Teresita Q Deles from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process was read by Ms. Emy Bonifacio, OPAPP representative, Samar Province stating that, “Now is the time to make Peace and don’t let it happen for tomorrow”.

According to his message, MGen Gerardo T Layug, Commander, 8ID, “We in the military profession is one of the government agency who advocates Peace as embodied in the Internal Peace and Security Plan Bayanihan of the AFP”.

“Winning the Peace together with other stakeholders is our primary tasks in attaining a just and lasting peace in the region and the rest of the country,” added Layug.