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𝟖𝟎𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲; 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐈𝐏𝐒𝐂 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

CAMP DOWNES, Ormoc City – Brigadier General Pompeyo Jason M. Almagro, Commander of the 802nd Infantry (Peerless) Brigade, lauded the Local Government Unit of Borongan City for its unwavering commitment to sustaining peace and security as it intensified its anti-insurgency efforts during the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) Meeting held on May 12 in Borongan City, Eastern Samar.

The meeting was presided over by Jose Ivan Dayan Agda, where Lieutenant Colonel Ricky James L. Rosalejos, Commanding Officer of the 63rd Infantry (Innovator) Battalion, presented the TRIAD accomplishments for the 2nd Quarter.

Lt. Col. Rosalejos also thanked Mayor Agda for his continued support to former rebels and for facilitating the release of the long-delayed subsistence allowance of the Civilian Active Auxiliary 2 in the City.

During the meeting, Lt. Col. Rosalejos presented the “Securing Borongan’s Future: SIPSC Sustainment Framework,” emphasizing the city’s significant gains in peace, security, and development.

Following the presentation, Mayor Agda expressed gratitude for the positive assessment on the current Internal Peace and Security Condition of the City and supports the Declaration of Borongan City as having a Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition (SIPSC), citing that the city has already met the necessary parameters for the declaration.

“We are grateful for the efforts and continuous support of the local government of Borongan City to the Army’s peace and security initiatives. The impending SIPSC declaration marks a major milestone toward achieving lasting peace and sustainable development in the city. For years, the people of Borongan suffered from the atrocities of the Communist Terrorist Group, which sowed fear and hindered development in the countryside. This declaration symbolizes the triumph of unity, resilience, and good governance,” BGen. Almagro said.

The 802nd Infantry (Peerless) Brigade reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the local government’s peace and development programs aimed at attracting more investments, boosting economic opportunities, and improving the lives of communities in the city.

Borongan City is tentatively set to declare a Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition next month. # #

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09/05/2026

Southern Leyte Declared Under Stable Peace and Security; DILG to Strengthen Barangay Peacekeepers

By SAMARNEWS.COM
May 7, 2026

CATBALOGAN CITY – Southern Leyte has officially attained a Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition (SIPSC) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on May 5 at the Provincial Gymnasium in Maasin City.

The ceremony was led by Governor Damian Mercado, joined by Maj. Gen. Peter B. Burgonio, Commander of the 8th Infantry Division, and Brig. Gen. Pompeyo Jason M. Almagro of the 802nd Infantry Brigade. The declaration was formalized through Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 396, Series of 2026.

Governor Mercado expressed optimism that the province’s improved security climate will draw investments and enhance tourism. "When a place is peaceful, investors come in – especially in tourism, where Southern Leyte has much to offer,” he remarked, extending gratitude to the Philippine Army for its role in safeguarding the province.

Once considered an insurgency hotspot in the early 2000s, Southern Leyte has achieved stability through stronger governance and sustained collaboration between security forces and local stakeholders.

DILG Provincial Director Danilo A. Laguitan announced forthcoming initiatives to empower barangay tanods and Civilian Active Auxiliary members as force multipliers in maintaining peace and order.

The 8th Infantry Division commended local government units and communities for their collective efforts, stressing that the SIPSC declaration symbolizes unity among government, security forces, and citizens in securing lasting peace.

In his message, Maj. Gen. Burgonio highlighted the sacrifices of both the security sector and the community in resisting local communist groups. “Southern Leyte now stands with dignity. This is a clear testament to the strength that emerges when the government, security sector, and citizens unite toward a common goal. Today, we are not merely signing a document – we are affirming a historic milestone, proudly declaring that Southern Leyte is now under a Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition,” he said.

The 8ID continues to coordinate with other local governments for similar SIPSC declarations across Leyte, Eastern Samar, Samar, and Northern Samar.

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