President Duterte has enjoined barangay officials to ensure that there is peace and order in the community and that the law is followed to ensure the progress of the country.
In his message at the Barangay Summit on Peace and Order in Palo, Leyte, Duterte said it is important that local communities participate in the government’s campaign against what he calls the ills of the country.
“Peace and order and the adherence to the rule of law are vital in ensuring the progress of a nation,” Duterte said in his message. “It is imperative for our local communities to contribute to this undertaking by advocating and implementing policies and programs that strengthen the government’s campaign against illegal drugs, criminality, corruption, and terrorism,” he added.
“Let me therefore express my deep gratitude to the barangay captains of Eastern Visayas for their unwavering commitment to eradicate the ills of our society,” he said.
The President recognized the basic form of government’s role in society, expressing confidence that barangay officials will continue supporting his policies.
“Our barangays play a crucial role in preserving and protecting the rights and freedoms of our citizenry. Indeed, it is in our local communities that the values of social responsibility, civic duty, and justice are fostered,” Duterte said.
“I am confident that you will remain as this administration’s reliable partners in implementing peace and order programs that ensure the safety and security of our communities and help uplift the lives of our countrymen.”
“Your support in these endeavors has indeed improved the capacity of our law enforcement agencies in defending our freedoms and liberties,” he said.
Duterte expressed hope that the youth will be able to learn from their local communities about nation-building and selflessness. (Argyll Geducos)
