MAINSTREAM
POLITICS. The Moro Islamic Liberation Front, which recently signed a final
peace deal with the Philippine government, is ready to join mainstream politics
through its newly-formed political party.
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is ready for mainstream politics through its newly formed United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP).
MILF vice chair for political affairs Ghadzali Jaafar said Wednesday, April
9, that they finalized plans to form the party last year, following various
meetings with local leaders and the MILF's central committee, the policy-making
body of the organization.
“This party is based on justice and is not exclusive. This is open to
anybody who wants to join the party,” Jaafar said. He added that all MILF
officials and members will be automatically listed as members of the political
party.Aside from Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Sulu, Basilan and Tawi-Tawi, there are also UBJP groups in Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat, North Cotabato,
The MILF recently signed a historic peace agreement with the
Philippine government which aims to end more than 4 decades of
conflict in key areas in Mindanao and address
problems facing the Muslim minority in the country.
The peace deal envisions the setting up of a new political entity, the
Bangsamoro region, which will be formed after the passage of a law and the
holding of a plebiscite in Muslim areas in the region.
The MILF hopes to lead the regional government. But Senator Miriam Defensor
Santiago is saying the agreement is illegal as it aims to create a substate
within the state, a claim denied by both peace panels.
To formalize the political participation of the UBJP, Jaafar said they will
soon be submitting basic documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
Jaafar said they are open to possible alliances with other political parties.
“We are always open to talk to them."
He explained that the selection of UBJP officials, including the local
party units, will be made through an appointment process supervised by the
MILF's central committee.
Jaafar, however, stressed that the selection of candidates would be based
on a democratic process and not on appointment.
“There will be a process on the selection of candidates and it will be open to anyone who is qualified based on the electoral requirements,” Jaafar said.
http://www.rappler.com/nation/55028-milf-forms-united-bangsamoro-justice-party
“There will be a process on the selection of candidates and it will be open to anyone who is qualified based on the electoral requirements,” Jaafar said.
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