TACLOBAN CITY – Twenty-five former New People’s Army rebels have been employed as forest rangers by the City Environment and Natural Resources Office of Borongan City.
They recently received their first salary in line with the city government’s collaboration with the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) of Eastern Samar and 78th Infantry (Warrior) Battalion.
The forest rangers were entrusted with the vital mission of safeguarding and preserving the lush, dense forests that surround the city.
Their contributions in the fight against illegal logging, environmental degradation, and other ecological threats were recognized.
Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda commended the 78th IB for its efficient facilitation and support for peace, development, and environmental programs in the area.
He assured that every Boronganon should be given equal opportunities in achieving a peaceful and progressive life.
“This program emphasizes that here in Borongan, nobody will be left behind,” Agda said.