A report by a (reputable) organization could aid Philippine
policymakers in forging an enduring peace in Mindanao ,
a Palace official said on Saturday.
In a radio interview over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan on Saturday,
Deputy Presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said a report by International
Alert UK Philippines, a partner in Mindanao peace advocacy, could provide
important inputs as lawmakers tackle proposals related to Mindanao .
International Alert is a member of the International Contact
Group and its works on conflict monitoring are partly funded by the World Bank.
Valte said that although the group's report was submitted in
August 2014, prior to the submission of the Bangsamoro Basic Law to Congress,
it has important highlights worthy of consideration.
"One notable part of the report is that it has very
interesting data on the conflict in areas of Mindanao, in such that it
identifies new causes of violence, at hindi lang ‘yung sinasabing mga dating
ugat ng conflict sa Mindanao ," Valte
said.
International Alert's data can be very useful to
policymakers in discussing the peace process in Mindanao
and help them craft laws and other policies important in peace initiatives,
Valte said.
The report also recognized the importance of the ongoing
peace process in Mindanao . "Without a
doubt, ending the GPH-MILF conflict as a major source of rebellion-related
violence retires a significant source of political violence with huge costs in
terms of death, injury and displacement, and will impact positively on the
prospects of peace and stability across the Bangsamoro," Valte said
quoting the report.
Sen. Francis Escudero said the government has to contend
with other armed groups following a peace pact with the MILF to ensure peace in
Mindanao .
Discussions on the BBL by the lawmakers were disrupted by
the issue on the bloody Mamasapano encounter last January that killed 44 police
commandos and 17 MILF combatants.
There were doubts that the deadly incident may derail the
deliberations on the Bangsamoro Basic Law, which is already behind its original
timetable.
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