Peacemakers’
homecoming boosts the anti-terrorism campaign in Eastern Visayas
By
DPAO, 8ID PA
October 18, 2018
CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan
City – The 46th Infantry (Peacemakers) Battalion has returned to
join the fight against the CPP-NPA Terrorists (CNTs) in Eastern
Visayas after a decade of successful anti-insurgency campaign in
Eastern Mindanao.
The formal welcome
ceremony was held at 8ID Battalion Retraining Facilities, Camp
Eugenio Daza, Barangay Fatima, Hinabangan, Samar last October 16,
2018. In his welcome statement, Maj. Gen. Raul M. Farnacio
recognized the men and women of 46IB for a job well-done in their
contribution to the government’s campaign against the CNTs in
Eastern Mindanao.
“46IB’s homecoming will be
of great help in strengthening the government’s effort towards
conflict prevention, peace and development in conflict-affected
areas in partnership with our stakeholders. The challenge,
therefore, is for the Peacemakers to display their utmost commitment
in addressing internal threats such as terrorism, criminality, and
drug trafficking as these will result peace stability in the
Region,” he added.
The return of 46IB as part
of the Army in Eastern Visayas is also expected to strengthen the
AFP-PNP’s effort in ensuring a peaceful and successful 2019 mid-term
elections in Region 8.
