Pagadian City (August 30, 2019) – Zamboanga del Sur Governor Victor J. Yu recently voiced out
his challenge to law enforcers in the province during a media conference on
Tuesday centered on the celebration of the upcoming National Crime Prevention
Week.
Speaking
before heads of office of Napolcom, DILG and PNP, Yu expressed his support to
the law enforcement agencies in fighting criminality, terrorism and illegal
drugs.
“I
want a drug-free province. Give me all your programs and the provincial
government will fully support you,” Yu said.
The
governor said that his administration has been firm in supporting the efforts
of both military and police by providing them communication equipment, transportation,
fuel support, and even infrastructure.
He
stressed that peace and order is not just a concern of the few but a
responsibility of every person in the community.
“The
government cannot do it alone. We need the cooperation and participation of the
people in the province of Zamboanga del Sur especially in fighting criminality,”
the governor said.
On
the problems confronting the province, Gov. Yu detailed that good governance is
the key to solve the likes of insurgency and poverty. He said that he has laid
out a one-time, big-time outreach where all national agencies can collaborate
to deliver basic services to villages affected by insurgency. He also talked
about conducting visitations to villages with high poverty incidence to uplift
the standard of livelihood of the people in these areas.
The top
provincial leader also shared his plan on strengthening the programs intended
for the rebel returnees.
He
said that the national and local government work hand in hand to address and
sustain their livelihood so they will realize that the government is really
sincere in helping them.
“If
the people feel that the government is for them and they can participate in the
affairs of the government, it would be better for us all,” the governor
concluded.
