MILF: Editorial--Not an insurmountable task

Editorial posted to the MILF Website (Mar 31): Not an insurmountable task

Very soon, the MILF-led Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTA) will commit to work, especially the writing of the Basic, which will govern the new Bangsamoro political entity. Of course, this will come into force after Congress will enact a good legislation and after the people ratified it in referendum called for the purpose.

Contrary to seemingly popular belief, writing the Basic Law is not as difficult as one might imagine. As long as all the BTC members think and act as Bangsamoro and pursue what is best for the Bangsamoro, there is nothing to fear and doubt. Moreover, as long as they act within the purview of the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro (FAB), or to be precise, within the confines of the comprehensive peace agreement, which will be signed hopefully soon, there is nothing to worry. After all, the exercise is not a conspiracy against the mother state, the Philippines.

We believe all members of the BTC are honorable men and women. They are all committed to serve the interest of the Bangsamoro, without losing sight of the fact that they are after all still Filipino citizens.

As constituted, the BTC members came from the MILF and the government. But to us this does not make any difference. As long as they believe they are Bangsamoro, we cannot imagine of any contradiction within their ranks. Individually and collectively they can easily deliver and fulfill their mandate.

However, any deviation from the Bangsamoro agenda can easily be detected. It would unveil itself so easily and once brought to the open requires tact, wisdom, and experience in the handling. The BTC has a lot of members who have a good store of these qualities --- they can easily handle this kind of situation.

What is required in running the affairs of the BTC is teamwork, focus, goodwill, and selfless service to the people. Consensus-building is the heart of decision-making, while a division of the house rule is always a tool to create division, mistrust, and cliques. As much as possible, this should not be resorted to.

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