File:2023-08-26 W-3 Sokol Helicopter.jpg

English: WESCOM Troopers stationed in Rizal, Palawan together with Partner Stakeholders successfully reached out to the IP Communities in the remotely isolated Sitio of Ubudon in Brgy. Ransang Rizal, Palawan.

Utilizing one (1) PZL W-3 SOKOL Combat Utility Helicopter from the Tactical Operations Wing - West, MJB Cares Foundation headed by its Founder Ms. Mary Joy Bustamante together with SULADS (Socio - Economic Uplift, Literacy, Anthropological and Development Services) led by its Director, Mr. Ephraim Pitogo took a short glimpse of the Situation of the Tribal Community residing in the geographically isolated Location.

The Primary Intent of the Visit was to conduct an Area Assessment in preparation for the proposed Tribal Peace Formation & Learning Center Project that will be built on the Area which will significantly benefit the indigenous Tau’t Bato Tribe who for Years could barely avail of free Education brought about by distance and poverty. This Project will provide a conducive venue for education and skills development for the Tribe.

SULADS with its Motto “Reaching the Unreached” is a non-Government and non-profitable educational Institution through its dedicated and professional Volunteers who have been educating and inspiring indigenous People across various parts of Mindanao for many Years. Now it aims to do the same in Palawan.

MJB Cares Foundation meanwhile, is also a Non - Government Organization that continues to work with AFP Units across the Country in providing support and assitance to vulnerable Communities.

Tau’t Bato Community in the area expressed strong gratitude and optimism towards the Project expected to uplift their way of Life. Likewise, pledging their commitment and active participation for its completion.