Basilan local government officials headed by Gov. Jum Jainuddin Akbar, members of the provincial Board, municipal mayors, vice mayors, ABC Federation Presidents from different municipalities of the province held special dialogue with MILF-Yakan Political Committee (YCC), representatives from the 114th Base Command- Western Mindanao Front Command of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) at SP Hall, Basilan Provincial Capitol, Isabela City on June 19, 2014.
The meeting was called for by the provincial governor after Yakan City Committee officers made a courtesy call to him as part of the committees’ program of letting people understand the provisions of the Comprehensive Agreement on Bangsamoro (CAB) and the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law in the light of various concerns raised by different sectors.
The lady governor said that, “The peoples’ concerns need to be ironed out by both parties and the YCC is the right entity to disseminate accurate information to the grass-roots level so that before the plebiscite comes local inhabitants are aware of what vote to cast”.
She strongly appealed to the local government officials and stakeholders to help inform the people in the ground on the importance of this peace agreement, she added.
BTC Commissioner Pedrito Eisma, was invited to discussed the salient points of the BBL. Com. Eisma, member of the Bangsamoro Transition Committee (BTC) nominated by the government explained that there is nothing to worry about the BBL because it is confined within the perimeter of the GPH-MILF agreement such as the FAB, its annexes, the CAB and most specially within the bounds of the 1987 constitution.
He assured the participants that when Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) replaces the ARMM in July 2015, all privileges and powers already enjoyed by the local government officials will not be affected but may even be augmented by special funds from foreign donor institutions.
He said that one thing I like in the proposed ministerial form of government for Bangsamoro is that every sector, the settlers, women, IPs and the youth have their seats in the Bangsamoro Parliament.
During the open forum, questions and clarifications from the mayors were all responded well by Commissioner Eisma. Senior Basilan Board Member Candu Muarip, erstwhile MNLF commander appealed to both the MILF and the MNLF to merge their strength for the CAB and BBL so that the Moro people can finally achieve the fruits of their struggle. Board Member Muarip emotionally advised MILF-BIAF members and LGU officials to unite and unify their strength for the success of this agreement.
“Believe it or not this will be the last chance for the Bangsamoro people to regain their identity and freedom”.
In his remarks, Mayors League President Alih Sali of Akbar municipality assured that Basilan mayors are fully supportive to the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and that Yes votes will win in all municipalities of Basilan.
Governor Akbar and Mayor Sali expressed their thanks and appreciations to the organizers led by Provincial Administrator Tahira Ismael Sansawi for the success of the dialogue. The program was made in close coordination with the Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) headed by Mr. Tony Sakkalahul, ZamBas Regional Manager and staff.
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The lady governor said that, “The peoples’ concerns need to be ironed out by both parties and the YCC is the right entity to disseminate accurate information to the grass-roots level so that before the plebiscite comes local inhabitants are aware of what vote to cast”.
She strongly appealed to the local government officials and stakeholders to help inform the people in the ground on the importance of this peace agreement, she added.
BTC Commissioner Pedrito Eisma, was invited to discussed the salient points of the BBL. Com. Eisma, member of the Bangsamoro Transition Committee (BTC) nominated by the government explained that there is nothing to worry about the BBL because it is confined within the perimeter of the GPH-MILF agreement such as the FAB, its annexes, the CAB and most specially within the bounds of the 1987 constitution.
He assured the participants that when Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) replaces the ARMM in July 2015, all privileges and powers already enjoyed by the local government officials will not be affected but may even be augmented by special funds from foreign donor institutions.
He said that one thing I like in the proposed ministerial form of government for Bangsamoro is that every sector, the settlers, women, IPs and the youth have their seats in the Bangsamoro Parliament.
During the open forum, questions and clarifications from the mayors were all responded well by Commissioner Eisma. Senior Basilan Board Member Candu Muarip, erstwhile MNLF commander appealed to both the MILF and the MNLF to merge their strength for the CAB and BBL so that the Moro people can finally achieve the fruits of their struggle. Board Member Muarip emotionally advised MILF-BIAF members and LGU officials to unite and unify their strength for the success of this agreement.
“Believe it or not this will be the last chance for the Bangsamoro people to regain their identity and freedom”.
In his remarks, Mayors League President Alih Sali of Akbar municipality assured that Basilan mayors are fully supportive to the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and that Yes votes will win in all municipalities of Basilan.
Governor Akbar and Mayor Sali expressed their thanks and appreciations to the organizers led by Provincial Administrator Tahira Ismael Sansawi for the success of the dialogue. The program was made in close coordination with the Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) headed by Mr. Tony Sakkalahul, ZamBas Regional Manager and staff.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/welcome/item/1067-basilan-lgu’s-hold-dialogue-with-milf-polcom-and-biaf
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