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==RDC-RPOC endorses conduct of Balikatan Exercise in Region 2== | |||
*Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=66409 | |||
*By: Thelma C. Bicarme and Angelica Umoquit | |||
*''December 02, 2011'' | |||
The Regional Development Council (RDC) and Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) on Tuesday passed a resolution endorsing the conduct of the Balikatan Exercise in Region 2 in 2013. | |||
Regional Director Rolando L. Rafael of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said while the PH-US Balikatan Exercise is mostly known for its military activities, humanitarian and civic operations are also being undertaken such as provision of health, medical and veterinary services, farm-to-market roads, flood control projects and social infrastructures, and other community services. | |||
Convinced by the various opportunities which could spur economic progress for the region, '''Governors Vicente Gato of Batanes''' and Faustino “Bojie” Dy III have expressed interests in hosting the event. | |||
Gato said he is offering their island-province for the military exercise because it needs some facilities and structures for its development. | |||
For his part, Dy said he is offering the coastal town of Palanan to be the military base of the American soldiers. However, they may not meet the requirements of US such as hotels with complete facilities, entertainment and variety of foods. | |||
Meantime, RPOC Chair and Quirino Governor Junie E. Cua said that specific site for the activity is not yet decided since there are certain criteria that must be met first. | |||
Site surveys are being done by the AFP and US Armed Forces to scrutinize the area before the place can be considered as a possible site, he added. (TCB/AU/PIA 2) | |||
The RDC and RPOC members were earlier briefed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on the specifics of the Balikatan activities on November 23 as a result of the invitation of Isabela 1st District Congressman Rodolfo B. Albano and the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority. | |||
==Batanes solon initiates health symposium to Ivatan youth== | ==Batanes solon initiates health symposium to Ivatan youth== | ||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r02&id=66231 | *Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r02&id=66231 | ||