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Abalos lauds Bantay Dagat task force

ZAMBOANGA CITY: Interior Secretary Benjamin 'Benhur' Abalos Jr. lauded Sulu Gov. Sakur Tan for his active role in maintaining peace and order in the southern Philippine province where he recently helped organize 'Task Force Bantay Dagat.'

The task force has nearly 400 Special Cafgu Active Auxiliary members under the supervision of the Philippine Army. They are also set to undergo military training and will help protect marine environments and enforce coastal laws.

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin "Benhur Abalos Jr. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE