Military and Moro rebel leaders agreed to continue
religiously observing the ceasefire agreement between the government and Moro
Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
Major Gen. Carlito Galvez, newly installed commander of the
6th Infantry Division based in Maguindanao and a known peace advocate, stepped
inside the main camp of the MILF in Barangay Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat,
Maguindanao as a gesture of peace with MILF leaders.
Since 2007, there has been no major skirmishes involving the
military and the MILF in most parts of Mindanao
where the rebel movement operates.
Galvez met with Al Mansoor Gambar, leader of the MILF's
military arm - the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) Tuesday morning and
reiterated both sides' commitment to continue harmonious relationship.
Both Galvez and Gambar vowed to continue cooperation and
joint operations against lawless elements and illegal drug personalities.
Gambar told reporters with Galvez at the helm of the 6th
Infantry Kampilan Division, peace is surely in the air.
"His assumption to 6th ID was a clear indication of
government's determination to have peace in the island," Gambar said.
Galvez, on the other hand, stressed the need to continue
cooperation and respect for the agreement.
"Peace is attained not through violence and through the
barrel of guns but through diplomacy, cooperation and coordination,"
Galvez said.
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