Framework agreement “tilted towards GPH, lessens autonomy of the Bangsamoro,” says NDFP’s Luis Jalandoni

Posted to the leftist Davao Today (Oct 12): Framework agreement “tilted towards GPH, lessens autonomy of the Bangsamoro,” says NDFP’s Luis Jalandoni

As the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) are set to sign the Peace Framework Agreement on Monday October 15, davaotoday.com had asked various leaders in Mindanao on their view on this agreement. davaotoday.com also interviewed via e-mail Luis Jalandoni, head of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) peace panel that is engaged in peace negotiations with the GPH, on his insights on this framework agreement. Here is the excerpt of the interview:

“It remains to be seen how the Bangsamoro, the new autonomous political entity will be formed. The present GPH-MILF Framework Agreement to be signed next week is heavily tilted towards the GPH and lessens the independence and autonomy of the Bangsamoro.” – NDFP peace panel chair Luis Jalandoni

http://davaotoday.com/main/2012/10/12/framework-agreement-tilted-towards-gph-lessens-autonomy-of-the-bangsamoro-says-ndfps-luis-jalandoni/