COTABATO CITY, Philippines — The Basilan District Engineering Office bagged on Wednesday an award for the efficient maintenance of roads crisscrossing former Abu Sayyaf enclaves now dotted with agricultural settlements. The Basilan DEO was cited best in road maintenance from among eight district engineering offices in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, during the 27th anniversary of the devolution of the Department of Public Works and Highways to the ARMM regional government. Basilan district engineer Soler Undug, said Thursday they also received from ARMM Gov. The Abu Sayyaf has been targeting Basilan DEO employees involved in projects designed to weaken its influence on local communities such as public schools, farm-to-market roads, bridges and agricultural facilities. Undug said he was confident Trumata would get the award owing to her efficient performance as administrative officer of the Basilan DEO.

Source: Philippine Star December 14, 2017 02:37 UTC