Visit to the 11th Infantry Division 07/05/2024

Jolo, Sulu
July 5, 2024
Following the distribution of Presidential assistance to farmers, fisherfolk and families in the Municipality of Patikul, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. proceeds to Camp Teodulfo Bautista to meet with the Joint Task Force Orion (JTFO) during his visit to the 11th Infantry Division (11ID) in Jolo, Sulu on July 5, 2024.
Addressing the troops, the President recognizes their invaluable efforts in achieving peace and security in the Province after years of terrorism by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). He commends the hard work and sacrifices shown by the JTFO in this success, noting that the government forces were able to significantly reduce the terrorist group’s machinery, capabilities and manpower in causing terror in the Province of Sulu.
The Commander-in-Chief encourages the military forces to continuously perform their duties as peacekeepers, emphasizing that their job is far from over due to various external problems that pose threats across the country. This includes the growing issue of territorial defense in the West Philippine Sea, to which he urges the military forces to stay vigilant and be on the lookout for potential problems that may arise in the disputed waters.
Moreover, he discusses the upcoming elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) next year, asking the 11ID and JTFO to be on guard in ensuring an election free from terrorism and political violence.
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