Liberal Party standard-bearer Mar Roxas expressed outrage on
Tuesday over the beheading of a Canadian national by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)
and strongly urged the government and its peace partners to work together to
neutralize once and for all the terrorist group.
"I am outraged by the horrific murder of John Ridsdel
at the hands of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf. The full force of the State must be
applied to apprehend and bring the perpetrators to justice," he said as he
urged all stakeholders to bolster efforts to save the remaining hostages.
“This horrific murder should steel us to triple our efforts.
Let us not give up hope that the others are rescued, and I appeal for the
cooperation and support of our fellow citizens in this mission,” the
administration bet said.
He strongly urged the government’s peace partners -- the
Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro National Liberation Front
(MNLF) -- to give their full support in freeing the remaining hostages and
neutralizing the ASG.
“As our peace partners, this is the opportunity for the MILF
and the MNLF to show all peace-loving and decent Filipinos that there is no
room for the kind of brutality shown by the ASG,” Roxas said.
Roxas, who is in Negros Occidental to rally support for Team
Daang Matuwid, condemned the ASG for disguising their terror activities as a
political statement.
According to reports, Ridsdel was beheaded by the ASG Monday
afternoon after his family failed to give them the ransom money they demanded.
Ridsdel was kidnapped by the ASG from Samal Island
The group earlier demanded a Php300-million ransom for each
of the victims by April 25.
“Ang tunay na objective nila ay ransom pero hinaluan kuno ng
konting political color. Terrorism is bullying in its most heinous and brutal
form as it preys on the weak and defenseless. Where is the courage in hurting,
let alone beheading a defenseless person? The ASG must be extinguished,” Roxas
said.
In the meantime, Roxas extended his condolences to the
family of Ridsdel.
“I extend my deepest sympathies to the family, loved ones,
and fellow citizens of John: all Filipinos of good will must be united in the
resolve to ensure that not only will Justice be done, but that the terrorist
Abu Sayyaf will be neutralized and face the inexorable consequences of their
brutality and inhumanity" Roxas stressed.
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