MILF holds peace advocacy on Framework Accord in Palawan

From the MILF Website (Dec 23): MILF holds peace advocacy on Framework Accord in Palawan

The peace advocacy on the Government of the Philippines (GPH) – Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Framework Accord on the Bangsamoro conducted by the Political Committee under the MILF First Vice Chairman in the municipality of Rizal, Palawan was successfully culminated yesterday of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Close to 2000 Bangsamoro people belonging to the Panimusan, Mapun, Tausug, Maranaw, Maguindanao tribes and the indigenous peoples from the municipalities of Bataraza,Quezon, Narra, Rizal and Puerto Princesa City were in attendance. Representatives from the local government units, civil society organizations, Philippine Marines and the Mindanao Human Rights Action Center (MinHRAC) lauded the program, saying it gives strong indication of the strong support of all sectors to achieve enduring peace and prosperity in the country. The GPH and MILF Peace Process mechanisms on the ground were mobilized to coordinate properly the conduct of the peace advocacy.

Since the signing of the GPH – MILF Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro in Presidential Palace at Malacanang, Manila last October 15, 2012, both the government and MILF had been very active in conducting peace advocacy aimed at consolidating popular support necessary for the entire country will be ssary to ensure the success in the implementation of the Framework Agreement.
“Our people and all sectors of the society must be made aware properly about the Framework to muster popular support and ownership of the Framework,” said Sabdani, MILF Political Chairman in Palawan. Sabdani thanked the local government of Rizal for the strong support extended to the peace advocacy. He also thanked the Prime Minister Najib of the Government of Malaysia and its people, President Noynoy Aquino III and MILF Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim for the strong commitment to peace leading to the signing of the Framework. “We are convinced that the Framework Agreement when faithfully implemented the elusive peace and prosperity for all will be achieved soon,” he said.

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