THE 4TH Infantry (Diamond) Division and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga reaffirmed their partnership and committed to enhancing collaboration for peace and nation-building.
The renewed alliance was solidified during the “Tinabalangay sa Trese Forum” and a ceremonial memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, held at the Watergate Hotel in Butuan City.
Major General Michele B. Anayron Jr., commander of the 4th Infantry Division, led the military delegation that included Brigadier General Antonio B. Dulnuan Jr. (commander of 401st Infantry Brigade), Brigadier General Adolfo B Espuelas Jr. (commander of 402nd Infantry Brigade), and Brigadier General Arsenio D.C. Sadural (commander of 901st Infantry Brigade).
DSWD-Caraga, spearheaded by Mari-flor A. Dollaga-Libang, organized the event, which saw the participation of heads and representatives from various national government agencies, local government units, law enforcement agencies, and key stakeholders from the business, education, and social sectors.
The forum aimed to sustain the implementation of “Tinabalangay sa Trese,” a program that fosters significant collaborative efforts among public and private entities under DSWD’s Volunteer Mobilization Program.
Within the framework of the government’s disaster risk reduction initiatives, the gathering also sought to promote the active inclusion of volunteers, the business community, and civil society organizations to ensure resource complementarity and efficient delivery of public services, particularly in vulnerable communities and geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs).
A central objective of the event was the formal renewal of the MOU, symbolizing the unified support of all partner agencies and sectors in advancing peace, development, and resilience-building efforts across the Caraga Region.
In a statement, Anayron highlighted the crucial role of DSWD and the collective cooperation of all agencies involved, underscoring it as the primary goal of the government’s “whole-of-nation approach.”
“The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding marks a renewed commitment between 4ID and the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Caraga to strengthen our partnership in serving the Filipino people. This agreement reinforces our shared goal of building resilient communities through volunteerism, peace-building, and the timely delivery of social services. Together, we move forward under a unified mission, guided by the whole-of-nation approach, to bring lasting impact where it matters most,” the 4ID commander affirmed.
