Bontoc grannies remain as effective peacekeepers
By Harley F. Palangchao, Baguio Midland Courier
LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET: The Bontoc Women Brigade composed of gentle grannies, for nth time, were commended Monday by the Cordillera regional police command, for their peacekeeping efforts in the capital town of Mountain Province when dusk falls.
Brigade president Caroline C. Castañeda was on hand to receive the plaque of recognition from Cordillera police director C/Supt. Villamor Bumanglag and La Trinidad, Benguet mayor Gregorio Abalos Jr. during the 20th Philippine National Police foundation anniversary at Camp Bado Dangwa.
The brigade, who is instrumental in keeping Bontoc safe during nighttime for strict implementation of the 9:00 p.m. curfew for minors and 10:00a.m. curfew for business establishments serving liquors has been a consistent civilian group awardee during PNP rites.
Only armed with flashlights and whistles, most members of the brigade are grandmothers but their old age do not prevent them from patrolling the streets and roads to make sure those streets and roads are free from “unruly” locals and tourists.
This year’s recognition is more meaningful to the brigade because the women for peace brigade program has been replicated in four areas in Mountain Province thru Ebgan, a civic group promoting the rights and welfare of children and women, with assistance from Office of the Presidential Adviser for Peace Process (OPAPP).
The oldest member of the Bontoc Women Brigade is 86 years old while some other members are retired teachers and social workers.
Ebgan executive director Lyn Madalang said the good practices of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade inspired the formation of Women for Peace Brigade in Bangnen, Bauko; Bangaan, Sagada and Demang and Sacasacan in Sadanga, all towns in Mountain Province.
The regional police command has acknowledged that the Bontoc Women Brigade has set an “unconventional” approach to keeping the village safe and peaceful at night since 2011.
Some of the minor problems affecting the foot patrolling of the women brigade which the community can help is when their batteries drain.
The other awardees during the 20th PNP foundation anniversary are Abra Bishop Leopoldo C. Jaucian, Upper P. Burgos (Baguio City) Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team represented by Henry Madayag, Pastor Tae Sung Chung, PNP Press Corps led by president Dexter See and S/Supt. Roberto Soriano, the command’s regional directorial staff. – Harley F. Palangchao
LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET: The Bontoc Women Brigade composed of gentle grannies, for nth time, were commended Monday by the Cordillera regional police command, for their peacekeeping efforts in the capital town of Mountain Province when dusk falls.
Brigade president Caroline C. Castañeda was on hand to receive the plaque of recognition from Cordillera police director C/Supt. Villamor Bumanglag and La Trinidad, Benguet mayor Gregorio Abalos Jr. during the 20th Philippine National Police foundation anniversary at Camp Bado Dangwa.
The brigade, who is instrumental in keeping Bontoc safe during nighttime for strict implementation of the 9:00 p.m. curfew for minors and 10:00a.m. curfew for business establishments serving liquors has been a consistent civilian group awardee during PNP rites.
Only armed with flashlights and whistles, most members of the brigade are grandmothers but their old age do not prevent them from patrolling the streets and roads to make sure those streets and roads are free from “unruly” locals and tourists.
This year’s recognition is more meaningful to the brigade because the women for peace brigade program has been replicated in four areas in Mountain Province thru Ebgan, a civic group promoting the rights and welfare of children and women, with assistance from Office of the Presidential Adviser for Peace Process (OPAPP).
The oldest member of the Bontoc Women Brigade is 86 years old while some other members are retired teachers and social workers.
Ebgan executive director Lyn Madalang said the good practices of the Bontoc Women’s Brigade inspired the formation of Women for Peace Brigade in Bangnen, Bauko; Bangaan, Sagada and Demang and Sacasacan in Sadanga, all towns in Mountain Province.
The regional police command has acknowledged that the Bontoc Women Brigade has set an “unconventional” approach to keeping the village safe and peaceful at night since 2011.
Some of the minor problems affecting the foot patrolling of the women brigade which the community can help is when their batteries drain.
The other awardees during the 20th PNP foundation anniversary are Abra Bishop Leopoldo C. Jaucian, Upper P. Burgos (Baguio City) Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team represented by Henry Madayag, Pastor Tae Sung Chung, PNP Press Corps led by president Dexter See and S/Supt. Roberto Soriano, the command’s regional directorial staff. – Harley F. Palangchao
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