CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental — A multi-agency team composed of the 4th Infantry Diamond Division (4ID), Department of Agriculture – Region 10 (DA-10), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-10), and the First Community Cooperative (FICCO) conducted a site visit to Sitio Kalhaan, Barangay Minalwang on May 30 to assess the progress of previous livelihood interventions under the DA-10’s “Adopt a Community Program.”
Among those present were DA-10 Regional Director Jose Apollo Pacamalan, DSWD-10 Social Worker III Daisy L. Ramos, FICCO representative Michie Carreon, Col. Ricky Canatoy of 4ID, and Capt. Vincent Mark C. Maddul, Civil Affairs Section Chief of OG7.
Sitio Kalhaan, identified as a Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Area (GIDA), has been a recipient of various government development programs since the rollout of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) in 2020. The site visit aimed to revalidate the implementation of past projects—such as school buildings, water systems, and agricultural support—while identifying remaining needs of the community.
Through the Provincial Agricultural and Rural Development Office (PAGRO), DA-10 has facilitated training sessions, livestock dispersal, and other interventions to support people’s organizations (POs), former rebels (FRs), and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the area.
The visit was capped by the turnover of agricultural supplies, including seeds, tools, and fertilizers, led by DA-10 with the support of the 4ID and the 58th Infantry Battalion (58IB). The team also inspected existing facilities to determine necessary follow-up actions and encouraged partner agencies to sustain their support.
In a statement, 4ID Commander Major General Michele B. Anayron Jr. underscored the value of such inter-agency collaborations in empowering vulnerable communities.
“These joint efforts are instrumental in helping residents achieve their aspirations for peace and sustainable development,” Anayron said.
The “Adopt a Community Program” forms part of the government’s broader whole-of-nation strategy to address the root causes of conflict and insurgency through inclusive development.