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Viewing cable 07MANILA3279, AMBASSADOR INAUGURATES FOUR ASSISTANCE PROJECTS IN

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
07MANILA3279 2007-10-01 02:49 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Manila
VZCZCXRO2758
OO RUEHCHI RUEHDT RUEHHM
DE RUEHML #3279/01 2740249
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
O 010249Z OCT 07
FM AMEMBASSY MANILA
TO RUEHZS/ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS IMMEDIATE
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 8436
INFO RHHMUNA/CDRUSPACOM HONOLULU HI IMMEDIATE
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 MANILA 003279 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE PASS USAID 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: EAID MOPS PREL PTER RP SOCI
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR INAUGURATES FOUR ASSISTANCE PROJECTS IN 
JOLO CITY 
 
REF: MANILA 1094 
 
1.  SUMMARY:  The Ambassador highlighted continued U.S. 
assistance to conflict areas in the southern Philippines with 
a visit to Jolo City on September 24 to inaugurate four 
assistance projects, three of which were conducted in 
partnership with the British government.  Traveling with UK 
ambassador Peter Beckingham and Philippines Armed Forces 
Chief of Staff General Hermogenes Esperon, the Ambassador's 
trip reinforced the message that social assistance to improve 
basic infrastructure and generate employment opportunities is 
a key element in U.S. efforts against terrorism in the 
Philippines.  The centerpiece project was the opening of a 
paved bridge and road in the heart of Jolo City that will 
link the port area to the market complex.  Warmly received by 
local officials and residents, the events were well covered 
by local and national media.  END SUMMARY. 
 
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A FOCUS ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
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2.  At the Ambassador's invitation, the UK ambassador and 
General Esperon accompanied her and other Embassy officials 
to Jolo on September 24 to inaugurate four assistance 
projects, three of which featured British government 
participation.  Jolo is located on Sulu island, which 
continues to be a conflict area with members of terrorist 
organizations like the Abu Sayyaf Group and Jemaah Islamiyah 
using the island as a base of operations.  The United States 
Agency for International Development (USAID), the Joint 
Special Operations Task Force - Philippines (JSOTF-P) and the 
Philippine government have undertaken a series of public 
works, civil affairs programs, and economic development 
projects to reduce the influence of terrorist groups on the 
local population. 
 
3.  Kicking off the visit was the opening of the Jolo Market 
Road, a project valued at $480,000.  Jolo City, with a 
population of 88,000 (out of approximately 650,000 on Sulu 
island) is the center of trade, commerce, and industry in the 
Sulu Archipelago.  The vast majority of its inhabitants are 
Muslim.  The Ambassador presided over the handover ceremony 
that included the governor of Sulu, the mayor of Jolo, and 
numerous local officials.  In her remarks, the Ambassador 
stressed the importance of economic development and 
partnership between the U.S. and Philippine governments to 
promote peace and prosperity. The road project connected the 
busiest market in the province to its main port.  The opening 
of the road is expected to facilitate more rapid transfer of 
incoming goods and outgoing products, creating a direct 
economic benefit for Jolo's residents. 
 
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PROJECTS BRING CLEAN WATER TO VILLAGERS, 
JOBS TO FORMER COMBATANTS 
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4.  At the Provincial Capitol building, the Ambassador 
participated in a ceremony to inaugurate a potable water 
system funded by the British Embassy and provided through 
USAID's Alliance for Mindanao Off-Grid Renewable Energy 
Project.  The water system serves four communities and 
benefits 1,200 people.  The sanitary and economic benefits of 
the project were immediately apparent as villagers commented 
on their improved health and cost savings they were enjoying 
since the system went into use.  Beneficiaries said that 
prior to the projects implementation, they would spend much 
of their income on water and that the time to travel to and 
from water sources could consume half of their day.  After 
the two ambassadors symbolically "turned on the taps," 
village leaders and children thanked them for the project. 
 
5.  Another joint economic development project involved a 
turnover ceremony of aquaculture production materials to 
former combatants from the Moro National Liberation Front. 
The program teaches the participants how to farm abalone and 
lobster, both lucrative products for local and export 
markets.  The Ambassador met recipients who had benefited 
from equipment provided by the British Embassy and technical 
assistance and training from USAID's Growth with Equity in 
Mindanao Program.  Of approximately 3,400 former Moro 
National Liberation Front combatants in Sulu Province who are 
participating in USAID economic assistance programs, about 
500 have been helped to diversify into aquaculture. 
 
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LOCAL POLITICAL SUPPORT EVIDENT 
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MANILA 00003279  002 OF 002 
 
 
 
6.  Throughout the visit, the Ambassador was accompanied by 
Sulu governor Sakur Tan and the mayor of Jolo.  Tan has 
stated publicly his desire for peace in Sulu and that he will 
work hard to achieve it.  He has acknowledged that military 
offensives and economic development are necessary to achieve 
a prosperous Sulu, and recently has voiced his dream of 
turning Sulu into a tourist destination.  During her meeting 
with Tan, the Ambassador complimented him on his cooperation 
with the Philippine military and emphasized the need to 
continue along the parallel paths of stability and 
development (there are about 5,000 Philippine combat troops 
on Sulu).  The Ambassador informed Tan of the recent approval 
of $3.7 million in U.S. 1207 funds to modernize the Jolo 
airport and municipal water system, projects Tan said would 
be a huge boon to the community. 
 
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SURFING AT SULU HIGH SCHOOL 
----------------------------- 
 
7.  The day's events culminated at Sulu National High School, 
where the Ambassador and her British colleague handed over a 
computer lab with internet access to eager teachers and 
students.  Previously, the school had limited computer 
facilities, but with a student population of 1,800, there was 
a high demand for more computers and higher speed access. 
The school also is making the new equipment available to the 
public after hours, furthering the ability to educate local 
residents.  Sulu National High School is one of 13 schools 
assisted by USAID's Computer Literacy and Internet Connection 
Program in Sulu.  Schools that participate in USAID's 
Computer Literacy and Internet Connection Program report 
higher demand on enrollment, improved school completion rates 
by students, and greater use of internet based curriculum 
resources by school teachers.  After her remarks, the 
Ambassador toured the lab and spoke with students about the 
opportunities provided by the new equipment. 
 
8.  COMMENT:  As in previous visits to Jolo, the Ambassador 
was welcomed with enthusiasm.  Thousands of residents turned 
out at the days' events to express their appreciation for 
U.S. assistance.  The extensive network of USAID projects, 
combined with a steady program of JSOTF-P civil affairs 
events are bearing fruit in the form a populace that is open 
to the idea of a combined U.S.-Philippine effort to combat 
terrorism and bring peace to Sulu.  END COMMENT. 
 
 
KENNEY