A forum on the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro was held last June 1, 2013 at the Jutiles International Movement Hall, Purok Masagana, Sarmiento, Parang, Maguindanao. The said forum was attended by eight (8) pastors and their wives who belong to a born again congregation.
After discussing the salient features of FAB and its benefits to the people in the proposed Bangsamoro Region by this writer, a very friendly and healthy Q and A portion of the forum that lasted two and a half hours followed.
This group of Born Again Christians who became interested to know the contents of the accord signed between the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Government of the Philippines (GPH) last October 15, 2012 at Manila was headed by Pastor Fermencito Olivo (Host Pastor JCSCCI), Pastor Fronsisco L. Morgado (CIF) and Pastor Fernando Mahinay.
Just immediately after presenting and elaborating on the FAB, this writer answered accurately all their doubts and concerns, either of their becoming a minority in the envisioned Bangsamoro as well as their religion. It was explained to them that in Islam there is no compulsion and that they will enjoy equal protection in the future Bangsamoro Government. The same opportunity in development and economic advancement will also be enjoyed by them under the FAB.
A clear manifestation is the inclusion of 50 slots for college scholarship to Christian incoming first year students in the Sajahatra Bangsamoro, a development initiative launched by President Benigno Aquino III at BLMI Compound, Simuay, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao last February 11, 2013. The indigenous people were also awarded 50 slots without for asking it. This dividend of peace occurred under the leadership of Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim of the MILF which is now a partner of the GPH in peace and socio-economic development in Mindanao.
After clarifying many of their worries and concerns they realized that most of what they knew and learned was misleading and very far from the contents of the FAB. Very satisfied, they expressed support to the peace process and urged both peace panels to fast tract the completion of the remaining annexes and sign a comprehensive peace pact.
The successful event was realized through the efforts of Mr. Tomatic of Polloc, Parang, Maguindanao who endeavored to organize and facilitate the activity that lasted until 4:05 in the afternoon on Saturday, June 1.
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This group of Born Again Christians who became interested to know the contents of the accord signed between the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Government of the Philippines (GPH) last October 15, 2012 at Manila was headed by Pastor Fermencito Olivo (Host Pastor JCSCCI), Pastor Fronsisco L. Morgado (CIF) and Pastor Fernando Mahinay.
Just immediately after presenting and elaborating on the FAB, this writer answered accurately all their doubts and concerns, either of their becoming a minority in the envisioned Bangsamoro as well as their religion. It was explained to them that in Islam there is no compulsion and that they will enjoy equal protection in the future Bangsamoro Government. The same opportunity in development and economic advancement will also be enjoyed by them under the FAB.
A clear manifestation is the inclusion of 50 slots for college scholarship to Christian incoming first year students in the Sajahatra Bangsamoro, a development initiative launched by President Benigno Aquino III at BLMI Compound, Simuay, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao last February 11, 2013. The indigenous people were also awarded 50 slots without for asking it. This dividend of peace occurred under the leadership of Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim of the MILF which is now a partner of the GPH in peace and socio-economic development in Mindanao.
After clarifying many of their worries and concerns they realized that most of what they knew and learned was misleading and very far from the contents of the FAB. Very satisfied, they expressed support to the peace process and urged both peace panels to fast tract the completion of the remaining annexes and sign a comprehensive peace pact.
The successful event was realized through the efforts of Mr. Tomatic of Polloc, Parang, Maguindanao who endeavored to organize and facilitate the activity that lasted until 4:05 in the afternoon on Saturday, June 1.
http://www.luwaran.com/
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