The Final Communiqué of the Bangsamoro Coordination Forum (BCF) signed by leaders of the MNLF, MILF, and officials of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Makati City on November 13 is historic in many ways. It did not only outline the convergence points of the two Fronts in terms of programs and plan of actions but more importantly it impressed upon all and sundry including the international community that unity can be done and pursued in many forms.
It also demonstrated the maturity of the leaders of both Fronts to rise above personal and pure organizational considerations in favor of the common interests. Further, it also showcased the OIC’s continuing recognition and commitment to help the Bangsamoro people in the pursuit of their inherent and collective to self-determination.
One outstanding feature of the Communiqué is the creation of the Executive Bureau of the Bangsamoro Coordination Forum, which will hold office in Cotabato City. It is composed of three representatives each from the MNLF and MILF and one representative from the OIC. The Bureau has the power to decide on matters when the BCF is not in session, but is required to report all its actions to the BCF in plenary.
MNLF Chair Nur Misuari and MILF Chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim were not physically present during the meeting, but both have given their blessings to their respective delegations. However, many of the big names in the MNLF were present including Atty. Bong Parcasio, the spokesperson of the MNLF delegation, Moslemin Sema, Hatimil Hassan, Habib Mujahab Hashim, Commander Narra, Abebakrin Lukman, and Abdul Sahrin. The MILF was represented by Mohagher Iqbal, Prof. Abhoud Syed Lingga, Abdulla Camlian, all three are members of the MILF Peace Panel talking to the government, Sheikh Ibrahim Ali, Hussein Munoz, Jun Mantawil, all members of the MILF central leadership, Atty. Nazir Ynawat, Muhajirin Ali, and Masbod Gaima, the last two names composing, alongside Mantawil, the MILF Secretariat to the BCF.
Of course, there were hard moments during the discussion of the content of the Final Communiqué but since it was not a negotiation but rather a problem-solving exercise among brothers under the guidance of the OIC, everything was settled in the spirit of brotherhood, unity, and accommodation. There were no losers, everybody was a winner. Both delegations came out of the meeting heads high and the OIC achieved what it came for, which is to let the two Fronts come out with an accepted formula for cooperation.
Now, it is up to the leaders of the two Fronts to further strengthen and enrich their working relationships. They can do many things for the sake of all.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/editorial/item/1345-milf-mnlf-final-communiqué
One outstanding feature of the Communiqué is the creation of the Executive Bureau of the Bangsamoro Coordination Forum, which will hold office in Cotabato City. It is composed of three representatives each from the MNLF and MILF and one representative from the OIC. The Bureau has the power to decide on matters when the BCF is not in session, but is required to report all its actions to the BCF in plenary.
MNLF Chair Nur Misuari and MILF Chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim were not physically present during the meeting, but both have given their blessings to their respective delegations. However, many of the big names in the MNLF were present including Atty. Bong Parcasio, the spokesperson of the MNLF delegation, Moslemin Sema, Hatimil Hassan, Habib Mujahab Hashim, Commander Narra, Abebakrin Lukman, and Abdul Sahrin. The MILF was represented by Mohagher Iqbal, Prof. Abhoud Syed Lingga, Abdulla Camlian, all three are members of the MILF Peace Panel talking to the government, Sheikh Ibrahim Ali, Hussein Munoz, Jun Mantawil, all members of the MILF central leadership, Atty. Nazir Ynawat, Muhajirin Ali, and Masbod Gaima, the last two names composing, alongside Mantawil, the MILF Secretariat to the BCF.
Of course, there were hard moments during the discussion of the content of the Final Communiqué but since it was not a negotiation but rather a problem-solving exercise among brothers under the guidance of the OIC, everything was settled in the spirit of brotherhood, unity, and accommodation. There were no losers, everybody was a winner. Both delegations came out of the meeting heads high and the OIC achieved what it came for, which is to let the two Fronts come out with an accepted formula for cooperation.
Now, it is up to the leaders of the two Fronts to further strengthen and enrich their working relationships. They can do many things for the sake of all.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/editorial/item/1345-milf-mnlf-final-communiqué
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