Fluvial parade for FAB set to sail in Rio Grande de Mindanao

From  the Philippine Information Agency (Jan 21): Fluvial parade for FAB set to sail in Rio Grande de Mindanao

Residents of Central Mindanao will witness a parade of hundreds of colorful and traditional boats along the Rio Grande de Mindanao to show its support to the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro (FAB). The fluvial float parade which is led by 6th Infantry Division, Philippine Army in cooperation with the provincial government of Maguindanao as well as local officials of different towns is set to sail on January 29.

The parade will start at Mother Kabuntalan riverbanks, will pass along Barangay Upper Taviran and Tamontaka, Datu Odin Sinsuat and will end at the rear of the riverside in Sultan Bolkiah Grand Mosque in Cotabato City.

6th Civil-Military Operations Battalion Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Lao Lucas said the “Fluvial Peace Caravan” aims to highlight the military and other sectors’ support on the FAB. An estimated 500 motorized boats are expected to participate in the fluvial parade.

Newly installed 6th ID spokesman Col. Dickson Hermoso is thankful to the support of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, local leaders, non-government organizations and peace advocates for helping organize the fluvial parade.

The Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front signed the Framework of Agreement on the Bangsamoro, which will pave the way for the establishment of the new autonomous political entity, the Bangsamoro, to replace the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao on October 15, 2012, in ceremonies held in Malacañan Palace.

The signing was witnessed by President Benigno S. Aquino III, Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, and other dignitaries.

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