The Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Committee conducted peace advocacy on August 29-31, 2014 in Biwang Province. It was held at the Da’wah Training Center, Sitio Bayang, Malisbong, Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat.
The activity was sponsored by Bangsamoro Initiatives and Emergency Development Assistance Program (BIEDAP), a non-government organization (NGO) based in Malisbong, Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat; Bangsamoro Communication Network (BCN) led by Marot Piang; SUFRA BASE led by Harris Guiapal and Kabalikat Civicom led by Jun Mangulamas. The advocacy program was organized by MILF AHJAG Team-4 and Committee on Information, Provincial Director Hajji Salem Abo and Biwang Provincial Secretary Amrillah Mamadra.
Dr. Parido R. Pigkaulan of the Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) and some members of MILF agencies arrived in Maitum, Sarangani Province on August 29 and were welcomed by members of MILF-AHJAG and motorcade towards the coastal village of Malisbong.
The advocacy proper was held on August 30, 2014 and was attended by participants from five Municipalities of Biwang Provincial Committee namely, Kraan Municipal Committee, Chairman Kasanan Malinog, Javalnur Municipality, Chairman Akas Mamintal, Lake Sebu Municipality, Chairman Kasan Sampiano, Palimbang Municipal Committee, Chairman Nasser H. Pendi and Maganao Municipality.
MILF-BIAF 107th Base Commander Taruc Mastura, Brigade Commander Ansar Kudanding, Social Welfare Committee (SWC) MILF Biwang Province Chairperson Samsiya Taja and Yasmine Mangulamas, the Provincial Chairman on Health and Sanitation joined the activity.
The program started with a recital of some verses of the Holy Qur’an, followed by a welcome address and a muhadarah or Islamic orientation. An inspirational message was delivered by Chairman Kingboy Bayang of the MILF Biwang Provincial Committee.
Dr. Pigkaulan, the invited speaker gave up-dates on GPH-MILF peace deal, the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), Normalization programs, Justice and Reconciliation. He said that the long delayed submission of BBL to Congress had caused anxiety and confusions among the Moro people but after a lengthy discussion the government represented by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa and Mohagher Iqbal, MILF Peace panel Chairman and concurrent BTC chairman, finally came up with an agreed version that is expected to be submitted to congress within the first week of September. After his lecture, an open forum followed.
On August 31, an initial investigation was made on the infamous 1974 Malisbong massacre that took place inside a mosque. Survivors and/or relatives of martial law victims and ILAGA atrocities were interviewed. The team from Justice and Reconciliation Committee made evaluation of properties damaged in the locality; took note of usurped Moro lands by settlers and all other acts in violation of human rights were also recorded by the team. The horrible experience of Moro women who were forcefully taken on board a naval ship sometime in 1974 were part of the investigation. They also made an actual inspection of the Malisbong Mosque and took pictures.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/welcome/item/1192-transitional-justice-and-reconciliation-committee-holds-advocacy-in-biwang-province
Dr. Parido R. Pigkaulan of the Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) and some members of MILF agencies arrived in Maitum, Sarangani Province on August 29 and were welcomed by members of MILF-AHJAG and motorcade towards the coastal village of Malisbong.
The advocacy proper was held on August 30, 2014 and was attended by participants from five Municipalities of Biwang Provincial Committee namely, Kraan Municipal Committee, Chairman Kasanan Malinog, Javalnur Municipality, Chairman Akas Mamintal, Lake Sebu Municipality, Chairman Kasan Sampiano, Palimbang Municipal Committee, Chairman Nasser H. Pendi and Maganao Municipality.
MILF-BIAF 107th Base Commander Taruc Mastura, Brigade Commander Ansar Kudanding, Social Welfare Committee (SWC) MILF Biwang Province Chairperson Samsiya Taja and Yasmine Mangulamas, the Provincial Chairman on Health and Sanitation joined the activity.
The program started with a recital of some verses of the Holy Qur’an, followed by a welcome address and a muhadarah or Islamic orientation. An inspirational message was delivered by Chairman Kingboy Bayang of the MILF Biwang Provincial Committee.
Dr. Pigkaulan, the invited speaker gave up-dates on GPH-MILF peace deal, the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), Normalization programs, Justice and Reconciliation. He said that the long delayed submission of BBL to Congress had caused anxiety and confusions among the Moro people but after a lengthy discussion the government represented by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa and Mohagher Iqbal, MILF Peace panel Chairman and concurrent BTC chairman, finally came up with an agreed version that is expected to be submitted to congress within the first week of September. After his lecture, an open forum followed.
On August 31, an initial investigation was made on the infamous 1974 Malisbong massacre that took place inside a mosque. Survivors and/or relatives of martial law victims and ILAGA atrocities were interviewed. The team from Justice and Reconciliation Committee made evaluation of properties damaged in the locality; took note of usurped Moro lands by settlers and all other acts in violation of human rights were also recorded by the team. The horrible experience of Moro women who were forcefully taken on board a naval ship sometime in 1974 were part of the investigation. They also made an actual inspection of the Malisbong Mosque and took pictures.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/welcome/item/1192-transitional-justice-and-reconciliation-committee-holds-advocacy-in-biwang-province
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