The Philippine Army and other government agencies spearheaded the “Duterte Legacy: BARANGAYanihan Caravan Towards National Recovery” in Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija on Thursday.

Lt. Col. Reandrew P. Rubio, commander of the 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion, said in an interview on Friday that the activity brought the services of the government to the general public and at the same time, informed the community about the government’s programs, policies, accomplishments, and efforts that have brought real change.

The services included free haircuts, medical checkups, distribution of leaflets of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), and Army recruitment efforts.

The E-CLIP provides financial assistance to former rebels who have abandoned the armed struggle and rejoined the government.

The Municipal Agriculture Office gave away vegetable seedlings while the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office distributed 120 used clothes and 100 food packs.

The conduct of the series of Duterte Legacy Barangayanihan Towards National Recovery is part of the overall implementation of provincial and municipal task forces to end local communist armed conflict in the Army’s area of operations, Rubio said.

“This is one way of expressing our support to local government units and national government agencies in the delivery of basic services, especially in the ongoing retooled community support program to address the issues that are being exploited by the communist terrorist groups. We are not just fighting against the enemy of the state but act as partners for lasting peace and development,” he said. (PNA)