The military, police and MILF join the friendship basketball game

Members of the Filipino Army (PA), the Filipino National Police (PNP) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) took part in a friendly basketball game in Lanao del Sur and confirmed their commitment to maintain peace in the community.

The Cambollayoka: Peace Basketball Game series found the 13th stage and the 20th in the Bangsamoro region at the weekend.

According to his standard rules, each basketball team consists of two soldiers, two Milf members and a police officer. This format ensures that camaraderie and coordination between the three groups are formed during play.

“Kambollayoka is more than just a game. In fact, this event in Piagapo paved the way for soldiers, police and milf infantry Brigade.

The Cambollayoka in Madamba marks the last game of the series. The winning teams of the 13 municipalities will now compete in the semi-finals in Marawi City to determine the top players for the final.

“Kambollayoka is a term that we have shaped, which means playing basketball (Cambola) as friends (layok). We saw how doors open for communication between the three groups. In Shaa Allah we will continue to implement this in other Barmmm provinces, ”said Dr. Haroro Ingram, Country Director of Usip (United States Institute of Peace). – Sundy Locus/LDF, GMA integrated messages