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The Project TuGoN (Tulong Ng Gobyernong Nagmamalasakit), managed by the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Investment, and Tourism (MTIT)-Maguindanao, profiled, evaluated, and offered business counseling to another 22 BIFF former combatants on September 12, 2022, at the 34th Infantry Battalion, Salunayan, Midsayap, North Cotabato.
These former combatants were supported by the 602nd Infantry Brigadeโs 34th and 90th Infantry Battalions, and they received business counseling to help them develop entrepreneurial skills and establish sustainable livelihoods, paving the way for these individuals and their communities to have a brighter and more stable future. The goal was to help them start a business that is both profitable and long-term sustainable.
Participating in the activity with their families, they demonstrated that they understand how crucial family support is to success. Families can help the business succeed in the long run by sharing duties, offering emotional support, and contributing financially. As families and former combatants cooperate to achieve a common objective, this can also help to improve community social cohesion.
The entrepreneurship training and livelihood assistance program of Project TuGoN is more than just an initiative; it represents a significant step toward the reintegration and empowerment of former combatants in Maguindanao del Sur and the Special Geographic Area (SGA).
Program officers from the MTIT facilitated the training sessions. Their experience gave them useful knowledge and insights on a range of entrepreneurship-related subjects.
The words of encouragement from Atty. Marvin D. Mokamad, director of the MILG Interior Affairs Services, show how committed the BARMM government is in assisting ex-combatants in re-entering society and creating better futures for themselves and their families.
โYou canโt change the past, but you can shape the future. Take advantage of the opportunities that the government provides. We are committed to assisting you throughout your journey, providing guidance and support as you work to create a sustainable and prosperous future for your family,โ he added.
The activity was attended by MTIT-Maguindanao Provincial Director Romeo N. Diocolano, LTC Rey C. Rico, 34th Infantry Battalion Commander, Abdulbasit R. Benito, MOH Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Chief Shiela Joy M. Mangco, MTIT-Maguindanao, Jaber B. Macacua, Project TuGoN MILG program manager, and other AFP officers and enlisted personnel. (/)