By JULMUNIR I. JANNARAL
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COTABATO CITY — Maj. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr., commander of Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) paid a courtesy call on the Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on October 14.
As the newly installed commander of the military units in the western and central parts of Mindanao, which includes the BARMM, Maj. Gen. Rosario, Jr. aims to establish a good relationship with all the local chief executives and stakeholders within the area.
Chief Minister Ahod “Al-hajj Murad” Ebrahim welcomed the WestMinCom Commander at his office located at the Office of the Chief Minister Bldg. proper, BARMM Compound in Cotabato City, Maguindanao.
During their meeting, they discussed matters concerning peace and order and the development of the BARMM.
Chief Minister Ebrahim thanked Maj. Gen. Rosario, Jr. for the military’s efforts to keep the communities safe and secured and for risking their lives to preempt the terror ploys of the malefactors. He also vowed to strengthen collaboration with the military in fighting terrorism and neutralizing lawless elements in the provinces under his jurisdiction.
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Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Rosario, Jr. expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister for the unwavering support to the quest for lasting peace and sustainable development in the region.
“Let us sustain this good relationship for our fellow Filipinos and our beloved country. By strengthening our collaboration and cooperation imbued with our commitment to serving the people, we will be able to stimulate tangible and invaluable outcomes in our common goal,” Maj. Gen. Rosario, Jr. further stated.
In his call to Chief Minister Murad, Maj. Gen. Rosario, Jr. was accompanied by the Command Staff. (JIJ)