AFP, PNP personnel cited for securing BARMM parliament inaugural session

COTABATO CITY – The Philippine Army’s 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division and Joint Task Force Central (JTFC) on Wednesday recognized soldiers and police officers who spearheaded security operations during the historic opening of the first elected Bangsamoro parliament and the election of the region’s first chief minister.

The event was graced by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., who delivered his message to the Bangsamoro before the election of Parliament officials.

Maj. Gen. Edgar Catu, 6ID and JTFC commander, led the awarding ceremony at Camp Siongco, where various units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) were recognized for their contributions to the successful conduct of the historic event.

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Among the awards given were plaques of recognition, Military Merit Medals, and Medalya ng Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas.

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The awardees included nine military units, the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), the Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur police provincial offices, and the Cotabato City Police Office.

Catu said the coordinated efforts of the military and police were crucial in ensuring the safety of the members of parliament and the general public.

He also conveyed the appreciation of the president and top AFP and Philippine Army officials to the personnel who rendered service and made sacrifices to ensure the peaceful conduct of the activities.

Catu stressed that the successful opening of the first elected Bangsamoro Parliament and the election of its first chief minister represented not only an institutional achievement but also a victory for the entire Bangsamoro community.

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He also acknowledged the important role of the media in disseminating information, strengthening public trust and promoting lasting peace in the region.

The 6ID/JTFC said it would continue working with local government units and other sectors to protect communities and sustain the gains of peace in Central and South-Central Mindanao.