The United Youth for Peace and Development (UNYPAD) restructured its SOCSARGEN provincial and university chapters last September 29, 2013.
It was held at the Muslim Students Association (MUSA) Park, Mindanao State University (MSU), General Santos City Campus where close to fifty students and youth leaders participated.
Tu Alfonso, UNYPAD National Vice President for Internal Affairs disclosed that the MSU – General Santos is the seat of UNYPAD school-based chapters in this part of the region.
“This SOCSARGEN provincial chapter of the organization covers the provinces of South Cotabato, Sarangani and the City of General Santos,” he added.
Dats Magon, gave updates on the status of the GPH – MILF negotiations and UNYPAD’s role in monitoring the GPH – MILF peace process.
“The inclusion of Samsudin Amella, UNYPAD former Secretary – General, as one of the observers representing Civil Society Organizations (CSO’s) in the 40th Exploratory Talks last September 9, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is one of the roles played by the organization, Magon said.”
“His presence there was a milestone achieved by the organization, and considered to be very important as he could help in informing the communities about the development in the peace talks”, he added.
In his presentation, Anwar Upahm, UNYPAD National Vice President for External Affairs, explained and emphasized the need for a strong youth organization in SOCSARGEN areas.
“In the past, the Moros had control over these areas especially General Santos (originally named Rajah Buayan City) but now the Bangsamoro in the city are becoming powerless, and multi-national corporations continue to enrich themselves to the extent of usurping Moro and Indigenous People’s lands but there were no legal actions made to stop them,” Upahm lamented.
“These conditions only prove that the Moros have weak voice in the city; they are not heard and such a situation should be changed,” he further added.
Yusoph Lumambas, UNYPAD Secretary-General, centered his message on the importance of education, which inspired and motivated the youth in maximizing their time in seeking more knowledge.
“You have to enrich yourselves with knowledge as it would contribute a lot in the future Bangsamoro Government,” he stressed.
“As you continue to walk down the streets in search for genuine peace in the region and freedom for the Bangsamoro, your knowledge will be more enriched as you will be gaining vast experiences for they are your best teachers”, he added.
“Organizing communities is a challenging task for us, but we have to be committed and determined in doing it given the difficulty of the situations currently faced by the Muslims especially the youth in these areas,” said Gringo Makiling, newly installed MSU General Santos Chairman, in his closing remarks.
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Tu Alfonso, UNYPAD National Vice President for Internal Affairs disclosed that the MSU – General Santos is the seat of UNYPAD school-based chapters in this part of the region.
“This SOCSARGEN provincial chapter of the organization covers the provinces of South Cotabato, Sarangani and the City of General Santos,” he added.
Dats Magon, gave updates on the status of the GPH – MILF negotiations and UNYPAD’s role in monitoring the GPH – MILF peace process.
“The inclusion of Samsudin Amella, UNYPAD former Secretary – General, as one of the observers representing Civil Society Organizations (CSO’s) in the 40th Exploratory Talks last September 9, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is one of the roles played by the organization, Magon said.”
“His presence there was a milestone achieved by the organization, and considered to be very important as he could help in informing the communities about the development in the peace talks”, he added.
In his presentation, Anwar Upahm, UNYPAD National Vice President for External Affairs, explained and emphasized the need for a strong youth organization in SOCSARGEN areas.
“In the past, the Moros had control over these areas especially General Santos (originally named Rajah Buayan City) but now the Bangsamoro in the city are becoming powerless, and multi-national corporations continue to enrich themselves to the extent of usurping Moro and Indigenous People’s lands but there were no legal actions made to stop them,” Upahm lamented.
“These conditions only prove that the Moros have weak voice in the city; they are not heard and such a situation should be changed,” he further added.
Yusoph Lumambas, UNYPAD Secretary-General, centered his message on the importance of education, which inspired and motivated the youth in maximizing their time in seeking more knowledge.
“You have to enrich yourselves with knowledge as it would contribute a lot in the future Bangsamoro Government,” he stressed.
“As you continue to walk down the streets in search for genuine peace in the region and freedom for the Bangsamoro, your knowledge will be more enriched as you will be gaining vast experiences for they are your best teachers”, he added.
“Organizing communities is a challenging task for us, but we have to be committed and determined in doing it given the difficulty of the situations currently faced by the Muslims especially the youth in these areas,” said Gringo Makiling, newly installed MSU General Santos Chairman, in his closing remarks.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/welcome/item/598-unypad-restructures-its-socsargen-chapter
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