A collaboration between Mahintana Foundation, Inc., AY Foundation, Inc., Dole Philippines Inc., the 549th Engineer ‘Kapayapaan’ Battalion of the 54th Engineer Brigade, and the 5th Special Forces Battalion, together with the Muslim Council of Elders Polomolok, Polomolok Values Formation Council, and the Local Government Unit of Polomolok, has successfully resulted in the turnover of Madrasah Arrahmaniyyah Al-Islamiah in Brgy. Lapu and the Maharlika Learning Center in Brgy. Magsaysay, Polomolok, South Cotabato in support to the Promoting Peace Engagements and Community Empowerment (ProPEACE) Programme.
In addition, school supplies and 100 armchairs were provided, funded by the Tarami Corporation, through the Dolefil-assisted Project, Chairs for Trees, offering comfortable armchairs for a conducive learning environment.
The event was graced by Mr. Bryan James Sudaria, Project Officer of AY Foundation, Inc., Ms. Mary Jane Cruz, HR Director of Dole Philippines, Inc., Mr. Leonard Balabat and Mr. Rhyolite Balili from the office of the Municipal Mayor, Board Member Hon. Allan Ines, Atty. Rochelle Mahinay Sero, DILG Region XII Director, BGen Randy F. Fajilagutan PA of the 54 Engineer ‘Sarangay’ Brigade, COL Donald Hugo of the 54th Engineer Brigade, COL Carlyleo Nagac of the 5th Special Forces Battalion, CPT. Rogie Munoz, the Commanding Officer of the 10th SF Company, Commander Arnold Lacay of the MILF, Commander Roy Seddic of the MNLF, Atty. Lea Orencio, E-Clip Focal Person, Ms. Sonia Bautista from the PSWDO, Datu Ambas Cartil Sr., MCE Polomolok Federated Chairman, Barangay Captain of Lapu, Hon. Basit Nilong, and Barangay Captain of Magsaysay, Hon. Emmanuel Labrador.
This initiative underscores the importance of education and its role in empowering individuals and communities. Education is not just about acquiring knowledge, it is a catalyst for change, acting as a bridge towards fostering peace. Through the utilization of these facilities, students not only propel their own personal growth but also actively contribute to the objectives of peacebuilding and community development.
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