No evidence on ISIS recruitment in Eastern Mindanao

From the Philippine Information Agency (Sep 22): No evidence on ISIS recruitment in Eastern Mindanao

DAVAO CITY -- The military in Eastern Mindanao has no evidence regarding the recruitment of Islamic States of Iraq and Syria in its area of coverage.

Major General Aurelio Baladad, commander of the Eastern Mindanao Command said they have no way to confirm that such recruitment exists.

He said that communities in Eastern Mindanao are not conducive on the alleged recruitment.

Baladad said both the Muslims and Christians here are peace-loving and supportive of the Bangsamoro Basic Law, a proposed measure being deliberated in Congress.

He affirmed that the military supports the BBL which is the anchor of the peace process with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

Baladad said he also observes that their counterparts in the MILF are supportive of attaining peace in Mindanao.

“We are one with them, we support peace,” he said.

Baladad said one way to promote peace in Mindanao is the realization of good roads in the countryside to the centers of trade and industry.

He said the military now provides data and confers with their counterparts in the local government units in order to come up with infrastructure that will benefit the residents in far-flung areas.

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