MILF: UBJP-Sultan Kudarat chapter conducts 1st Provincial Meeting and Workshop

Posted to the MILF Website (Nov 2): UBJP-Sultan Kudarat chapter conducts 1st Provincial Meeting and Workshop



United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) Sultan Kudarat chapter conducted its 1st Provincial meeting and workshop held at BJ’s Restaurant, Tacurong City on October 28, 2015. The activity was attended by different UBJP committees in Sultan Kudarat.

“Whoever believes in Allah (SWT) would take care of his visitors.” Mohammad Taha Baladsikan, UBJP Executive Officer of Tacurong City said in his welcome address.

Ustadz Haris Guiapal of Palembang gave the words of wisdom where he emphasized the importance of the various tasks that were assigned to everyone. “The UBJP was given to us and we have to do our responsibility since we accepted them.” 

He also encouraged barangay leaders to advise their constituents to register with the COMELEC so they can vote and help in the struggle.

The launching of UBJP in Camp Darapanan in 2014 was an avenue at transforming MILF members from armed combatants to peaceful citizens who can help achieve the Bangsamoro aspiration for right to self-determination in partnership with the Government of the Philippines. 

The Framework Agreement on Bangsamoro (FAB) signed in 2012 contains among others, the   formation of a principled political party by the MILF.

Daud Madaliday, a community leader shared his story in the past where he also fought and struggled for Bangsamoro freedom. He said “You are lucky that you don’t need to hide in holding this activity. During our time we have to hold it secretly, but this time you can do it in public”.

He also said that a good government must have a good leader, and a good leader should be a good follower of Islam.

Quraish Langcap, UBJP Provincial Chief Executive of Sultan Kudarat, gave the overview of the activity that focused on the functions and tasks of different committees and identify individuals who are in charge of the various committees.

“With or without BBL our struggle will continue”. Kris Yano, Executive Secretary of UBJP Southern Mindanao Region said. He also gave some updates on the peace process, “We are now in a democratic struggle, therefore we should participate in dialogue or peace talks as it is also a form of Jihad”, he added.

Yano also said that the UBJP had been accredited by the COMELEC. He also urged other Bangsamoro organizations to help UBJP.

A workshop followed after the chapter’s meeting to let each committee members know their specific functions and assigned tasks.

Every committee presented their workshop outputs and after their presentation, Langcap did the critiquing and consolidation of their outputs.

Abdulkadir A. Manalindo, UBJP Deputy Provincial Chief Executive Officer of Sultan Kudarat, District I, gave the closing remarks where he thanked all participants belonging to different committees for their attendance and active participation.

Manalindo told them that UBJP will hold another meeting in the province this coming December.

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