PAF holds CAMPUS PEACE DEVELOPMENT ROOM-TO-ROOM CAMPAIGN at PCSHS
by: May Ann D. Romano
To intensify the plans and objectives of the government in improving the lives of the communities for public purpose is one of the primary aims of Philippine Air Force as it conducts the Campus Peace Development Room-To-Room Campaign at Pasay City South High School. Last November 25 and December 9, 2022, rolled out their advocacy in supporting the Executive Order No.70 on “Institutionalizing the Whole-of-Nation Approach to End Local Communist Armed Conflict and Directing the Adoption of a National Peace Framework”.
One of the core themes discussed during the campaign is the topic on National Task Force to End Local Communist Conflict against Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army – National Democratic Front (CPP – NPA – NDF). Sharing his valuable knowledge, TSG Jeffrey S. Ramos of PAF CMO NCOIC, 720th Special Operations Camp served as the resource speaker in providing in – depth information to the Southenian students as part of the youth contributing to the nation building towards peace.
Here are the testimonials from STEM students which proved that the campaign is an eye opener to its audience:
“We have learned a lot from the air force officers. They gave us knowledge about the CPP – NPA – NDF. How to avoid being recruited or associated with these people. They also gave us insights on how to become a brave member of our Philippine Air Force, their training, and their capabilities. They encourage us to become a part of their troop because, aside from high salary, we can serve our nation, to protect and maintain the peace and order in our country.” said Celso III Barredo, Grade 12 student
Stefanie Hanna Jornales, also a Grade 12 student pointed out that “We are grateful to our Air Force Officers for giving us knowledge and awareness from CPP, NPA, and NDF. They reminded us that some people might encourage us to join in their movement against our government. I learned that as a student, I must focus more on studying that will benefit me in achieving my dreams rather than joining organizations that don’t have a future.”
More than a thousand students of SHS – PCSHS participated and engaged in the said campaign who gained ample knowledge on the scope of the E.O No 70.