Philippine Information Agency
Jolo, Sulu (12 April) -- Joint Task Force Comet (JTF COMET) and Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines (JSOTF-P) turned over to the Sulu Provincial Government the four (4) kilometer regraveled road stretching from Brgy. Lower Tambaking, Maimbung to Brgy. Buli Bawang, Parang on April 1, 2010.
JSOTF-P funded the road project that connects the Municipality of Maimbung to Parang Municipality. The Marine Batallion Landing Team ? 4 (MBLT-4) provided security to the local contractors.
Thousands of passengers and residents now enjoy a smooth and faster travel because of the wide and well-paved road. Local farmers can now easily transport their harvested farm products to the market at a lower cost. Gone are the days of travel over rough and rugged road.
During the turn-over ceremony, Gov. Abdusakur M. Tan praised JTF COMET and JSOTF-P for the initiative in repairing the Maimbung-Parang Road. He appreciated the new strategy of the AFP in combating terrorism through socio-economic projects that lead to progress and development.
Lt.Col. Elias C. Juson Jr., MBLT-4 Commanding Officer who represented Brig. Gen. Rustico O. Guererro, JTF Comet Commander said that they very much prefer to provide assistance to development projects rather than engage in armed conflicts. He also expressed his gratitude to the Barangay officials for their cooperation and to the civilian contractors for their courageous effort in making this project possible. (MBLT-4/Sulu-PIO/PIA9-BST)