DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao — Amidst the threats of the COVID-19 pandemic, ceasefire mechanisms have continued to push forward the Bangsamoro peace process and are helping to pave the way for the full implementation of the normalization track.
This was the general consensus during the recently concluded special joint meeting held here on Tuesday, 14 September, attended by the Government of the Philippines – Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (GPH-CCCH) headed by its Chairman, BGen Antonio G Nafarrete PA; the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) – CCCH headed by its Chairman, Butch P. Malang; the GPH Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG) headed by its Chairman, PMGen Nickson Muksan; MILF AHJAG headed by its Chairman, Anwar Alamada; and the International Monitoring Team (IMT) M-16 led by its Head of Mission, MGen Datuk Hamdan Bin Hj Ismael.
Special joint meetings between the ceasefire committees and the IMT are conducted regularly to update parties regarding developments in the security component of the Bangsamoro peace process, as well as resolve issues related to ceasefire mechanisms and protocols.
During the hybrid meeting wherein representatives attended personally and via virtual teleconference, BGen Nafarrete recognized the efforts of both parties to continue implementing their respective mandates despite the challenges caused by the health crisis.
“As we implement our mandate, we have observed that we have maintained an atmosphere conducive to the implementation of the peace agreements even if we faced some challenges like this pandemic,” BGen Nafarrete said.
He added that their peace efforts have paved the way to “continually preserve the gains of the peace process.”
According to BGen Nafarrete, regular meetings between the peace mechanisms are crucial, as they provide support for both the normalization and political tracks of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB).
Meanwhile, MGen Datuk Hamdan noted that though it is “very hard to be together during the pandemic,” it is essential to conduct joint meetings before the tripartite meeting scheduled during their tour of duty in the country.
“Most of us are aware that development and progression in the community will not take place without a peaceful and secure environment. All citizens need to abide [by] and follow the rule of law by the local authority in order to have a cordial and peaceful environment,” he stressed.
”No one is above the law, and if all parties concerned [show] patience, tolerances, give and take, and always approach a win-win situation, all disputes can be settled,” MGen Datuk Hamdan added.
For his part, Malang reiterated the call for strengthened participation between the ceasefire mechanisms and security forces to further build on the gains of peace on the ground.
“I hope that all those challenges will be appraised so that the normalization of the GPH-MILF peace agreement will continue and will be [a] success, In Shaa Allah. I also hope that the relationship between the GPH and MILF CCCH, including the security forces especially on the ground, will be strengthened through proper coordination and cooperation,” said Malang.
“I do hope that the fruit of the negotiations between the GPH and the MILF will be successful, In Shaa Allah, and this will be achieved only if every one of us will cooperate, and sincerely deliver our mandate,” he added.
Among those who attended the meeting in person were Col Joel Q Mamon, head, Combined Secretariat, GPH CCCH and GPH AHJAG; Col Roslan bin Salam, chief of staff, IMT M-16; Ct. (Air); Muhd Adif Hj Zaman, staff operations officer, IMT M-16; and Hussain Abdulwahab, a member of the MILF CCCH (SOCKSARGEN/Davao area).
Attending the meeting via VTC were Col Randolf Sino Cruz, DRDA, 1ID, PA; Col Charlemagne Batayola, deputy commander, 2Mech Inf Bd, PA; Prima Jesusa Quisayas-Mangelen, deputy regional prosecutor, Department of Justice (DOJ) 12 representing Al Calica, regional prosecutor, DOJ 12; Ltc Luis Dea-ala, G7, 10ID, PA; Ltc Mohd Fakaruddin Zuraide Bin Hj Ramli, TS1 leader, IMT M-17; Cept. RMN Shariman Bin Ishak, TS2 leader, IMT M-16; Malik Caril, member, MILF CCCH (ZamBaSulTa area); Omar Bayao, member, MILF CCCH (CenMin area); Faisal Pigkaulan, member, MILF CCCH (North Cotabato area); and Ameruding Usman, member, MILF CCCH (Lanao area). (OPAPP)
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