Maslog, Eastern Samar declared under Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition on 61st founding anniversary

By DPAO, 8ID PA
June 22, 2026

CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan City – The Municipality of Maslog, Eastern Samar was officially declared under Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition during a ceremony held at the Maslog Municipal Gymnasium on June 19, 2026, coinciding with the town’s 61st Founding Anniversary.

The declaration signifies that Maslog is now free from the influence, presence, and threat of the Communist Terrorist Group, following years of sustained collaboration among the local government, security sector, national government agencies, and the community.

The ceremony was led by Hon. Septemio C. Santiago, Municipal Mayor of Maslog, together with Brigadier General Arlino L. Sendaydiego, Commander of the 801st Infantry Brigade, and Major Cesar L. Ballado Jr., Officer-in-Charge of the 52nd Infantry Battalion. They were joined by other local officials, security sector representatives, and stakeholders who witnessed the formal declaration.

The 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, lauded the people of Maslog and its local government for achieving another milestone in peace and development. The declaration reflects the gains of the government’s Whole-of-Nation Approach, institutionalized through Executive Order No. 70, which seeks to address the root causes of insurgency through convergence, good governance, basic services, and inclusive development.

More than a ceremonial declaration, the SIPSC status affirms the collective resolve of the people of Maslog to reject armed violence and preserve the peace that has been achieved through unity and cooperation.

The 8ID also reiterated its continuing commitment to support local government units, partner agencies, and communities in sustaining peace, strengthening community resilience, and ensuring that development initiatives will prosper in areas once affected by conflict.