ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR (PIA)  - The provincial government of Zamboanga del Sur has distributed gift packs to over a thousand members of the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Active Auxiliaries (CAAs) who help the military maintain peace in the province.

CAAs are assigned to army detachments all over Zamboanga del Sur and serve as force multipliers in the conduct of checkpoints, seaborne patrols, area security, humanitarian and disaster response. These military auxiliary personnel significantly enhance the effectiveness of efforts to suppress the insurgency in the province.

Lt. Col. Terence P. Ylanan, commanding officer of the 53rd Infantry Brigade expressed his profound gratitude to Governor Victor Yu for his commitment to the welfare of the CAAs. He emphasized the significance of maintaining high morale among these auxiliary forces, highlighting their crucial role in complementing efforts to ensure the safety and security of Zamboanga del Sur against various threats.

"I would like to thank our good governor for prioritizing the welfare of our CAAs. Keeping their morale high is significant as they play a vital role in complementing our efforts to keep ZamboSur safe and secured from various threats," remarked Ylanan.