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IDPs in Talitay, Maguindanao receive relief assistance from ‘Serbisyong Bangsamoro’
- Jun 3, 2020
- Muhammad Musa, Luwaran
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The distribution of about 4,000 rice packs was undertaken Monday, June 1 in the barangays of Gadungan, Bintan, Kilalan, Pageda, all in the municipality of Talitay. These barangays were greatly affected by rido or clan feud.
The Serbisyong Bangsamoro team headed by Dr. Abas jumped-off from Barangay Simuay and Darapanan of Sultan Kudarat were loading of relief goods were made, and transported them to the said barangays. The IDPs were delighted upon receiving the relief supplies.
A head of a IDP family said the ration is of big help for them because it is really hard to live in evacuation center especially during this time where we are fighting an unseen enemy, the Corona Virus that threatens the lives of people, and a rido (clan feud) that adversely affects the livelihood of the villagers. The IDPs called on the parties to the ‘rido to settle their disputes peacefully.
The conflict in Talitay is believed to be an offshoot of the outcome of the last election that left thousands of Moro families displaced, and now temporarily settled in evacuation centers.
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