Malacañang on Wednesday affirmed its commitment to help the
decommissioned combatants of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and their
families begin a new life after decades of conflict in Mindanao .
The Aquino administration is fully committed that no one
should be left behind, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said during the
daily press briefing at the Palace.
After President Benigno S. Aquino III led the initial phase
of the decommissioning of MILF fighters and weapons in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
on Tuesday, some of the combatants and their families expressed hope that the
government would provide them livelihood and help their children gain access to
education.
Secretary Lacierda noted that during last year’s launch of
Sajahatra, an initiative to help families in the Bangsamoro restart their lives
following many years of violence, the government granted Muslim families
PhilHealth coverage, livelihood and scholarships.
"We are also identifying CCT (conditional cash
transfer) families within this group, kasi kailangan natin talagang tulungan
sila dahil ilang taon silang panay bakbakan. Walang seguridad ang buhay nila
dahil any time, magkakaroon ng bakbakan," he said.
"Now, they are assured of peace, and they can now be
assured na tutulong ang pamahalaan and that is why the government is fully
committed."
Lacierda further said that President Aquino went to
Maguindanao on Tuesday to show that he is one with them and that he is the
President of the entire Philippines
Having such commitment is important in attaining lasting
peace in Mindanao , he said, underscoring the
government's dedication to help the region.
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