MARAWI CITY (PIA) — A brigade commander of the Philippine Army in Lanao del Sur has called for a collective effort to rebrand Lanao del Sur as a province of HOPE (Honest, Orderly, and Peaceful Elections) as the 2025 elections draw near.
In his address during the Change of Command Ceremony of the 103rd Infantry Brigade on February 5, Colonel Billy O. Dela Rosa, the newly appointed commander, emphasized the importance of transforming the province’s image and breaking the stereotype of election violence.
“I call on all politicians seeking various elective positions to unite with us in rebranding the image of our province into one characterized by honest, orderly, and peaceful elections,” he said.
Dela Rosa emphasized that achieving this goal requires unified efforts from officials, leaders, communities, and civil society.
“Bilang inyong bagong commander ng brigade na ito sa probinsiya ng Lanao del Sur and part ng Lanao del Norte, aking panalangin at pagpakumbaba na hilingin sa inyong lahat na sa darating na election ay ating pagtulungan na ang ating mahal na probinsiya ay magkaroon ng bagong mukha. Mukha ng maayos at mapayapang election,” he said.
(As your new commander of this brigade in the province of Lanao del Sur and part of Lanao del Norte, it is my prayer and humility to ask all of you that in the coming election, let us work together so that our beloved province will have a new image. An image of an orderly and peaceful election.)
Dela Rosa emphasized that a peaceful and orderly election in the province will not only benefit the present but will also inspire future generations. (APB/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)
