The recent incident in Maguindanao is not likely to affect
the bid of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to register as a political
party to be able to participate in the elections.
Outgoing Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Sixto
Brillantes believed that the group's clash with the Philippine National Police
– Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) has nothing to do with their plan to register
as a political party.
"Wala namang koneksyon yung nangyari sa accreditation
nila for political party. Whether national or local, hindi naman yun ang key sa
registration e,” said Brillantes.
He added, “Ako, personally, I don’t think makakaapekto
yun."
The poll chief noted that having some members getting
involved in a violent incident does not define the policies of the entire
organization.
“Kapag meron bang member ng UNA or Liberal Party na pumatay,
ibig sabihin hindi na papayagan sa elections? In general dapat, meron ba silang
policy advocating violence? Palagay ko naman they renounced it already dahil
may peace treaty na nga e,” Brillantes said.
It would be recalled that the MILF had expressed intention
to form a political party, which will allow the group to nominate candidates
for government posts.
However, Brillantes does not discount the possibility that
the Jan. 25 incident that killed 44 PNP-SAF members at the hands of the MILF in
Maguindanao, will be raised during the hearing for the party’s accreditation.
“Mate-take up naman din sa hearing yan if ever e. I’m sure
there might be someone who will question it,” he added.
Under the Omnibus Election Code, any organized group seeking
registration as a national or regional political party must file with the
Comelec a verified petition attached with their constitution and bylaws,
platform or program of government and other relevant information.
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