Despite doubts on the sincerity of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in resolving the Mindanao Question, Malacañang defended the Moro front saying it “wants peace too”. Some sectors and lawmakers alleged that the MILF has links with terrorist groups.
Palace Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said that information “should be put into perspective," and cited the explanation of OPAPP Sec.Teresita Quintos Deles at the congressional hearings on the Mamasapano clash.
Lacierda, in a press briefing last February 11 quoted Sec. Deles, saying that the MILF had heeded the government’s demand to disavow any links to terror groups as a show of sincerity in forging a peace pact with the government and there is no proof to believe otherwise.
“If there are any allegations, Secretary Ging Deles also mentioned that it has been raised in the highest levels. So there has been an ongoing discussion and both parties yearn for peace. It’s easy for us here to say otherwise because war is not in our porches. War is not fought in our doorsteps," he said.
Lacierda said the administration understands the emotions surrounding the deaths, but said all-out war is not the answer.
“We want peace that is just and lasting peace. Everybody wants that. We understand the frustration right now. We understand that given the situation right now, peace may not be a popular term to be discussed,” he said. “But, again, the alternative to peace is just too costly for all of us to bear.”
Lacierda also defended the MILF's request to speak about the Mamasapano incident in an executive session, rather than a public hearing – but only after it completes its internal investigation.
He said the executive session would still allow the MILF to share what they know with senators and other resource persons.
“The important thing is that they are able to shed light on the situation before us,” he said.
Lacierda added: “There may be reasons why they’re asking for an executive session. So whether the Senate committee will understand those reasons, and on those bases justify calling for an executive session, that will be up to the Senate committee to decide.”
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Lacierda, in a press briefing last February 11 quoted Sec. Deles, saying that the MILF had heeded the government’s demand to disavow any links to terror groups as a show of sincerity in forging a peace pact with the government and there is no proof to believe otherwise.
“If there are any allegations, Secretary Ging Deles also mentioned that it has been raised in the highest levels. So there has been an ongoing discussion and both parties yearn for peace. It’s easy for us here to say otherwise because war is not in our porches. War is not fought in our doorsteps," he said.
Lacierda said the administration understands the emotions surrounding the deaths, but said all-out war is not the answer.
“We want peace that is just and lasting peace. Everybody wants that. We understand the frustration right now. We understand that given the situation right now, peace may not be a popular term to be discussed,” he said. “But, again, the alternative to peace is just too costly for all of us to bear.”
Lacierda also defended the MILF's request to speak about the Mamasapano incident in an executive session, rather than a public hearing – but only after it completes its internal investigation.
He said the executive session would still allow the MILF to share what they know with senators and other resource persons.
“The important thing is that they are able to shed light on the situation before us,” he said.
Lacierda added: “There may be reasons why they’re asking for an executive session. So whether the Senate committee will understand those reasons, and on those bases justify calling for an executive session, that will be up to the Senate committee to decide.”
http://www.luwaran.net/index.php/welcome/item/760-palace-defends-milf-all-out-war-not-a-solution
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