Young Leaders of Sulu send to Malaysia for Educational Tour

Jolo, Sulu, Philippines - The Armed Forces of the Philippines through the Western Mindanao Command, Joint Task Force Sulu and  35^th Infantry (Makamandag) Battalion under Lieutenant Colonel Vladimir Lenos T Villanueva Infantry (General Staff Course) Philippine Army spearheaded the send-off ceremony to the 50 Young Leaders of Sulu, four Department of Education Sulu and four Local Government Units of Sulu representatives going to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia via C130 plane for the six days free educational tour from November 22 to November  27, 2016.

The participants are members of the Youth Leadership Summit Alumni in the municipalities of Jolo, Patikul, Talipao and Parang. The purpose of the tour is to expose the youth to a predominantly Muslim society which is peaceful and progressive due to obedience to the law and to authorities by the citizens; and, good governance by their leaders. Likewise, the attendees will be motivated to be advocate of peace, harmony and good governance in their communities and champions against violence, crime and corruption.

The activity was put into action with the participation and cooperation of the provincial and municipal governments of Sulu. All expenses such as passports and clearances processing, meals, transportation and other requirements were all paid by the AFP and LGU of Sulu.

This benevolence is part of the government effort in defeating the Abu Sayyaf Group and subsequently winning the peac e in Sulu through Youth engagement.