MILF: Gov’t, MILF hailed for TC formation

From the MIF Website (Feb 26): Gov’t, MILF hailed for TC formation

In an official press statement, the Mindanao PeaceWeavers (MPW) has hailed both the Government of the Philippines (GPH) led by no less than President Benigno Aquino III and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in promptly accomplishing their task of selecting the members of the Transition Commission (TC) for the Bangsamoro.

Calling the formation of the TC as “History at Hand”, the MPW, speaking through its spokesman, Hydee Prieto, further asserted the TC is tasked with drafting the historic Bangsamoro Basic Law that gives the 15-member TC the singular opportunity to spell out a definitive roadmap of the nascent Bangsamoro.

MPW also expressed strong support for the united efforts of the TC in establishing a framework of true peace and development for the Bangsamoro.

“We applaud both sets of the TransCom members and congratulate each and every one of them on their selection and endorsement by their communities, leaders and peers. We know that they each have the support and backing of the sectors they represent,” the statement added.

“We pray that their shared vision for the Bangsamoro will prove to be the bond that unites them in their efforts. We enjoin the TransCom to shoulder their tasks with gusto, for they have the support of the MPW and numerous other peace advocates everywhere. We encourage everyone to lend support to the TransCom in their challenging role,” it further stressed.

“And as a country and the rest of the world look on, we salute you and the history you begin defining today, the statement concluded.

Meanwhile, the Office of the Press Secretary of the Office of the Philippine President had released the names of the 15-man TC to wit:

The seven that compose the Government of the Philippines (GPH) panel are:

1. Hon. Akmad A. Sakkam
2. Hon. Johaira C. Wahab
3. Hon. Talib A. Benito
4. Hon. Asani S. Tammang
5. Hon. Pedrito A. Eisma
6. Hon. Froilyn T. Mendoza
7. Hon. Fatmawati T. Salapuddin

Those selected by the MILF are:

1. Chairman - Hon. Mohagher Iqbal
2. Hon. Robert M. Alonto
3. Hon. Abdulla U. Camlian
4. Hon. Ibrahim D. Ali
5. Hon. Raissa H. Jajurie
6. Hon. Melanio U. Ulama
7. Hon. Hussein P. Munoz
8. Hon. Said M. Shiek

It said that the seven appointees of the GPH panel underwent thorough screening and evaluation by a TransCom Selection Body composed of Justice Secretary Leila M. de Lima, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos-Deles, and the Secretary of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Mehol K. Sadain.

The Selection Body agreed on the following qualification requirements for each appointee: a Bangsamoro, a track record in support of the peace process, and established probity, untainted by any charge or suspicion of corruption or abuse of power, among others.

The appointment of these individuals who represent vital Bangsamoro constituencies and have proven their commitment to pursuing amity and goodwill in Muslim Mindanao is a key step on the roadmap to the creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Political Entity. This is a manifestation of the seriousness of both the Philippine Government and the MILF to uphold the historic Framework Agreement and move forward in the peace process.

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