From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 20): Army camp turns into recruitment agency in support of peace process
CAMP SIONGCO
From launching pad of major military operations in Maguindanao and nearby areas, the Army’s 6th Infantry Division (ID)headquarters here has opened the gates ofCamp Siongco
Mangudadatu's office and Major Gen. Romeo Gapuz, 6th ID chief, joined hands to provide employment opportunities for Moro rebels and their dependents find foreign employment under a placement program intended for 25,000 applicants.
"This is in support of the province, the military and other local officials for the socio-economic component of theMindanao peace process," Mangudadatu said of the employment thrust dubbed as "Light for Work Project."
Maguindanao and 6th ID will join efforts along with government-accredited recruitment agencies, and the Department of Labor and Employment in the recruitment program.
Mangudadatu said the local mayors of 36 towns will help facilitate the documentation of applicants from their respective areas.
“This will help address human trafficking and illegal recruitment activities of syndicates targeting our poor people," he said, adding poor Maguindanaons are easy prey of opportunists recruiters.
Interested applicants can visitCamp Siongco
Both Gapuz and Mangudadatu are eyeing to facilitate employment of 25,000 qualified workers to theMiddle East .
"This project is open not only for Maguindanaons but for those coming from other provinces under our AOR (area of jurisdiction)," Gapuz told reporters.
Mangudadatu said children of BIFF or the Moro Islamic Liberation Front can avail of the program provided they do not carry firearms in applying.
Mangudadatu said the implementation of the project was done in closely coordinating with the office of Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Sec. Teresita Deles.
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From launching pad of major military operations in Maguindanao and nearby areas, the Army’s 6th Infantry Division (ID)headquarters here has opened the gates of
Mangudadatu's office and Major Gen. Romeo Gapuz, 6th ID chief, joined hands to provide employment opportunities for Moro rebels and their dependents find foreign employment under a placement program intended for 25,000 applicants.
"This is in support of the province, the military and other local officials for the socio-economic component of the
Maguindanao and 6th ID will join efforts along with government-accredited recruitment agencies, and the Department of Labor and Employment in the recruitment program.
Mangudadatu said the local mayors of 36 towns will help facilitate the documentation of applicants from their respective areas.
“This will help address human trafficking and illegal recruitment activities of syndicates targeting our poor people," he said, adding poor Maguindanaons are easy prey of opportunists recruiters.
Interested applicants can visit
Both Gapuz and Mangudadatu are eyeing to facilitate employment of 25,000 qualified workers to the
"This project is open not only for Maguindanaons but for those coming from other provinces under our AOR (area of jurisdiction)," Gapuz told reporters.
Mangudadatu said children of BIFF or the Moro Islamic Liberation Front can avail of the program provided they do not carry firearms in applying.
Mangudadatu said the implementation of the project was done in closely coordinating with the office of Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Sec. Teresita Deles.
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