Some 37 non-government organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) have met in Davao City on July 4 and signed an official position paper: “URGENCY FOR PEACE IN MINDANAO: SIGN AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT NOW! They also called on government and MILF peace negotiators to bring home a breakthrough for the Bangsamoro!
Some of the NGOs or CSOs are bigwigs in the field of legal struggle for justice and human rights: Anak Mindanao (AMIN), Gaston Ortigas Foundation (GOF), Mindanao People’s Caucus (MPC), Consortium of Bangsamoro Civil Society (CBCS), Mindanao Peaceweavers (MPW), Peace Advocates Zamboanga (PAZ), and many others.
It is a matter of principle and policy that the MILF hears all voices that contribute to the attainment of genuine and lasting peace in Mindanao. But the voices coming from the NGOs and CSOs deserve special spot in our hearts, because they are the least affected or none at all by petty considerations. They speak from the bottom of their hearts. If peace is borne by now they are the last to demand for a share of the pie. We are sure of this because we have been dealing with them for decades.
Some of them even sent short message system (sms) to members of the MILF peace panel and perhaps also to the government peace panel. Notable of these well-wishers is a Catholic nun named Sister Arnold Maria, who despite her advancing age vowed unto herself to continue to support the peace negotiation through to the end or as long as she is alive. Thank you very much!
However, there are exceptions. Other NGOs and CSOs, despite their billings, are taking cues from shadow interests groups. This, however, is very hard to spot, except in how they manage issues. Sometimes, they take a gray position, which is actually a countervailing one. Ambiguity, which is closely akin to non-committal, can mean choosing either side of the equation.
It is time that these so-called cause-oriented groups start calling spade a spade! If what is just and truthful is their cause, then they are natural allies of the oppressed and suppressed. Here they belong and are identified with.
http://www.luwaran.com/
It is a matter of principle and policy that the MILF hears all voices that contribute to the attainment of genuine and lasting peace in Mindanao. But the voices coming from the NGOs and CSOs deserve special spot in our hearts, because they are the least affected or none at all by petty considerations. They speak from the bottom of their hearts. If peace is borne by now they are the last to demand for a share of the pie. We are sure of this because we have been dealing with them for decades.
Some of them even sent short message system (sms) to members of the MILF peace panel and perhaps also to the government peace panel. Notable of these well-wishers is a Catholic nun named Sister Arnold Maria, who despite her advancing age vowed unto herself to continue to support the peace negotiation through to the end or as long as she is alive. Thank you very much!
However, there are exceptions. Other NGOs and CSOs, despite their billings, are taking cues from shadow interests groups. This, however, is very hard to spot, except in how they manage issues. Sometimes, they take a gray position, which is actually a countervailing one. Ambiguity, which is closely akin to non-committal, can mean choosing either side of the equation.
It is time that these so-called cause-oriented groups start calling spade a spade! If what is just and truthful is their cause, then they are natural allies of the oppressed and suppressed. Here they belong and are identified with.
http://www.luwaran.com/
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