tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719003037070145611.post8141858486700984206..comments2023-10-12T22:22:41.521+08:00Comments on Joint Special Operations Task Force - Philippines (JSOTF-P): MBLT-3 and Task Force Sulu Treat Patients and Animals at MEDCAP and VETCAPUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719003037070145611.post-66935944540132404822010-01-21T18:47:46.973+08:002010-01-21T18:47:46.973+08:00Thank you again for your feedback. Yes, we have se...Thank you again for your feedback. Yes, we have seen several examples where the various Marine Battalion Landing Teams in Southern Mindanao do check back on the development projects and maintain an active, positive presence in the local community. Our presence here is to assist and advise, but it is the AFP who takes the lead on these project and deserves the credit. I agree with all of your points and that there are always self-interest aspects tied into any undertaking. We do our best though to share our best practices with the AFP and hope that as a team, we can work together on sustainable programs. Ones that are not just a hand-out, but involve the support and maintanance of everyone involved: the AFP and the local community. <br /><br />Thanks again,<br /><br />LTJG Theresa DonnellyJSOTF-P Public Affairshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15347227616426707405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719003037070145611.post-74725143003368999022010-01-14T03:02:31.588+08:002010-01-14T03:02:31.588+08:00I thank you for posting my comments.
Well apart f...I thank you for posting my comments.<br /><br />Well apart from the capacity and "capability building" efforts that your unit is doing and taking into considerations the unsuccessful efforts that have been done in the past, i think one of the problem lies in the system. For instance - sincerity and accountability of the implementors. More often than not the programs are implemented halfhazardly with self interests tied into it. Likewise, diversity (religion, ethnicity, etc..) issues among the implementors (to include the military) have to be addressed in order for the program implementation phase to be effective. A particular program will never be sustained if from the start it is biased and prejudged to fail. <br />Fixing the system may not fall into your FID or IDAD programs, but i hope your unit can look into this so that your and our government efforts will be sustainable and lasting. -efrenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719003037070145611.post-86965879701041406222010-01-13T09:41:56.757+08:002010-01-13T09:41:56.757+08:00Efren,
Thank you for your comment. You bring up s...Efren,<br /><br />Thank you for your comment. You bring up several interesting points. While JSOTF-P does assist and advise AFP and Local Government Units, we also rely on the people here to develop lasting solutions to the peace process. <br /><br />Do you have any ideas on what you personally think should happen to affect lasting peace and stability in the region? Thoughts? <br /><br />Thanks again for your comments.JSOTF-P Public Affairshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15347227616426707405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719003037070145611.post-25477586275102922882010-01-13T03:43:19.066+08:002010-01-13T03:43:19.066+08:00Great activity. I would like to extend my filipino...Great activity. I would like to extend my filipino thanks and appreciation to the men and women of JSOTF-P for helping our government and the military closer our people in Panamao. I hope that you will continue similar activities in the future.<br /> I would like to disagree though on the statement that " Previously, many residents had never seen APF troops before and historically lawless groups have resided in the region". I believe our fellow filipinos there have seen much of our troops since the "70s. Numerous clashes with the MNLF/MILF has been fought in the area. I think the 104th Infantry Brigade, 1ID was assigned in the area from 2001-2007.<br /> In my readings and observations (as much that your unit is already conducting FID and IDAD,a lot of CIVACs has already been conducted in Panamao area, yet there seems to be little improvement. Likewise, USAID has also poured-in a considerable effort in alleviating the situation in the area with little effect. It points out that the culture in the area significantly contributes to their current state. I hope that your unit could also find time to look into this matter and perhaps inject a lasting solutions to the myriad problems besetting our countrymen in the area. - efren moradosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com