Zamboanga del Sur marks 5th year as insurgency-free province

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Zamboanga del Sur on Tuesday marked its fifth year as an insurgency-free province, a milestone that Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento described as proof of the province’s transformation from a conflict area into a “show window of peace and development” in Western Mindanao. Sarmiento, together with Governor Divina Grace Yu and other local officials, said the achievement reflects strong governance, sustained peacebuilding efforts, and the trust and cooperation of local communities. READ: Zambo Sur declaration it’s now insurgency-free has basis, says Army During the celebration, eight people’s organizations — including groups of former […]... Keep on reading: Zamboanga del Sur marks 5th year as insurgency-free province

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer