46IB launches Project “Kasangkayan”

By Maj. ARMAND F. RICO, (CAV) PA
February 12, 2008

BARANGAY ERENAS, San Jorge, Samar  –  Project “Kasangkayan” was launched in coordination and supports with the Local Chief Executives of 13 Municipal towns covered by the unit, at the Municipal town of San Jorge, Samar for two day duration last February 8, 2008.

Lt. Col. Bonifacio Cebrian Jr., the new 46^th Infantry Battalion chief, also facilitates the activation of Integrated Area/Community Public Safety Plan (IA/CPSP) pursuant to section 51 of the Republic Act 6975 which provides that the Municipal/City Mayors shall develop, establish, and oversee the implementation of the security, crime prevention, fire prevention, health and sanitation, disaster and relief operation, and development of their communities through the concerted effort of concerned government agencies.

According Lt. Col. Cebrian, Project “Kasangkayan”, is a Security Awareness Program for Civilian Volunteer Organization (CVO) giving emphasizes on their active role as an integral part of the Integrated Territorial Defense System (ITDS) that provides the first line security in defense in the barangay against all kinds of threats in order for the people to live peacefully. Considering the vital role of the CVO’s, there is a need to re-educate them on security and other related matters that will prepare them to undertake the active role.