The 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade of the Philippine Army on Sunday said it conducted a Localized Peace Engagement at the headquarters of the 101st Infantry “Sajahitra” Battalion to sustain the declaration of gun-free and rido-free communities in Omar and Luuk, Sulu.
The activity gathered 10 Moro National Liberation Front leaders, community representatives, and security partners. It was presided over by Brig. Gen. Alaric Avelino Delos Santos and Lt. Col. Dante Mantes, with the Omar Municipal Police Station joining to underscore inter-agency cooperation.
Discussions focused on unity, dialogue, and community responsibility in sustaining peace initiatives.
Participating MNLF leaders expressed support for the rido-free and gun-free programs and pledged to promote harmony in their communities.
Mantes reaffirmed the battalion’s readiness to assist local stakeholders, while Delos Santos emphasized that lasting peace requires continuous dialogue and shared responsibility.
Maj. Gen. Leonardo Peña, commander of Joint Task Force Orion and the 11th Infantry Division, said cooperation between the military and community leaders is vital in preventing conflict and sustaining stability. The activity concluded with the signing of a “Pledge of Support.”
