ARMM taps Ulama to explains Framework of Agreement provisions

From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 31): ARMM taps Ulama to explains Framework of Agreement provisions

The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) is tapping the assistance of the Ulama (Muslim religious scholars) to inform and make the Bangsamoro people understand Framework of Agreement provisions based from the religious perspective.

ARMM Regional Secretary Jamar Kulayan said without the assistance of the Ulama the people might still have second thoughts on the national government sincerity in signing the Framework of Agreement on the Bangsamoro.

The national government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have signed the Framework Agreement last October 15 in a ceremony held in Malacañan Palace, witnessed by President Benigno Simeon Aquino, III, Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, and other dignitaries.

The Framework of Agreement on the Bangsamoro will pave the way for the establishment of the new autonomous political entity, the Bangsamoro, to replace the ARMM. “As much as possible we want to bridge the gap especially during the transition of the new entity so the people will understand, appreciate, recognize and comprehend on the new provisions of the law,” Kulayan said.

He said ARMM’s Department of Education (ARMM-DepEd) has been ordered to work with the Ulama in explaining to the people the Framework of Agreement. More than 30 Ulama attended a three-day “Regional Ulama Summit” from Monday until Wednesday in this city in preparation for the conduct of information drive concerning the Framework of Agreement.

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