The Joint Task Unit “Panagkaykaysa” (JTUP) through the 1st Civil Military Operations (CMO) Company, 5th CMO Battalion, CMO Regiment, Philippine Army, in partnership with ACDI Multipurpose Cooperative-Baguio Branch, conducted a Community Outreach Program and Information and Education Campaign (IEC) with the theme: “Kaagapay sa Pag-asa, Kabalikat sa Pag-unlad” on 29 October 2026 in Damaso Comiles Integrated School, Brgy. Dalupirip, Itogon, Benguet.
The activity aimed to provide free services and meaningful assistance to community members particularly the learners, teachers, and staff of the school, while promoting awareness, understanding, peace, and unity among the youth and other members of the community.
Guided by the theme “Kaagapay sa Pag-asa, Kabalikat sa Pag-unlad,” the program demonstrated the shared commitment of participating stakeholders to extending assistance, nurturing hope, and fostering a more peaceful, united, and resilient community.
As part of the outreach program, the team provided free haircuts, distributed school supplies, hygiene kits, and vitamins to children, and conducted blood pressure checks for teachers and school staff. Body Mass Index (BMI) assessments were also conducted for learners to support health awareness and promote the importance of maintaining good health and well-being. In addition, food was also distributed to learners, teachers, and school personnel.
In addition to providing essential services, the activity also featured Information and Education Campaigns (IECs) through lectures on the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Anti-Bullying, and Violence Against Women and Their Children (VAWC). These discussions aimed to raise awareness, promote responsible citizenship, strengthen understanding of national and social issues, and encourage respect for the rights, safety, and welfare of others, particularly among the youth.
The activity was conducted with the relentless support of partner stakeholders to include the Barangay Officials of Barangay Dalupirip; Benguet Police Provincial Office; 1st Civil Relations Group, CMOC, AFP; ACDI Multipurpose Cooperative-Baguio Branch led by Ms. Chrizel Mae T. Riolada, Branch Manager; and Damaso Comiles Integrated School led by their School Head, Ms. Christine I. Caliag.
Through this initiative, JTUP and its partner organizations emphasized the importance of informed and responsible community members in fostering a culture of respect, peace, and unity. The activity likewise highlighted the value of collaboration among government agencies, partner organizations, educational institutions, local officials, and community stakeholders in promoting awareness, protecting individual rights, and contributing to a safer and more harmonious community.
