A consultation forum on the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro (FAB) and the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) was held at the Cafeteria of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM), Kabacan, North Cotabato on March 11, 2014. The affair was jointly sponsored by the Conciliation Resources- Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (CR-PASUC) and USM Main Campus.
The participating audience were members of the academe such as the students, faculty, staff and some retirees of the university. The faculty and staff were led by their President, Dr. Francisco Gil N. Garcia. The students were led by their respective college governors and the retirees, by former USM President, Dr. Kundo Pahm, Sr.
Also present were the President of the USM Faculty Association (USMFA), Prof. Ronald Z. Pascual and the President of the Non-Teaching Staff, Mr. Palot Dandayog. Other key officials of the university present were Vice President for Resource Generations and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Alimen Sencil; Mr. Rasul M. Buisan, Chief of the Administrative Services; the deans of the different colleges; and the directors of the sub-offices of the university.
Following a welcome address by the USM President and the brief introductory message by other USM officials, the speaker of the consultation, Mr. Taher Solaiman, a journalist and an alumnus of the University spoke on the FAB and the BBL. He commenced his presentation by relating the historical background, followed by the legal basis of the Bangsamoro struggle for self-determination. He said, the Bangsamoro struggle was a consequence of the long colonial attempts to subjugate the Moros. The legal basis of the struggle for self-determination was a provision of International law which says: “All peoples have the right to self-determination. By virtue of that right, they can freely determine their political and economic status (not verbatim quotation)”.
He deciphered on the term Bangsamoro in the FAB with three important meanings, namely: an identity, a territory and a government. The Bangsamoro government in the offing is inclusive, for the Bangsamoro Muslims, the IPs, and the Christians. They are treated equal in the eyes of the law of the Bangsamoro. Vested property rights of Muslims, IPs or Christians are recognized and respected. He expounded on the four annexes; such as the Annex on Transitional Arrangements and Modalities; the Annex on Revenue Generation and Wealth Sharing; the Annex on Power Sharing; and the Annex on Normalization.
In the open forum, an MNLF member, Datu Saidona Aliman, asked question as to whether the participation of the MNLF on the issue was sought by the GPH or the MILF Peace Panels. Mr. Solaiman said: “No less than the OPAPP Secretary sought the participation of the MNLF to join the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) but it was not accepted by the latter.
The MNLF had already been given full opportunity and chances to govern under the ARMM. A Christian faculty also clarified on why Malaysia is the facilitator of the talks despite territorial issue between it and the GPH exists. “It was former President Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo that solicited the facilitation of the talks by Malaysia’”, Mr. Solaiman replied.
Glaring facts became apparent in the workshop presentation when each group presented their fears and recommendations. But reactions of some participants helped in enlightening and satisfying the audience on removing their apprehensions in mind.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/welcome/item/881-consultation-on-fab-and-bbl-held-at-kabacan-north-cotabato
Also present were the President of the USM Faculty Association (USMFA), Prof. Ronald Z. Pascual and the President of the Non-Teaching Staff, Mr. Palot Dandayog. Other key officials of the university present were Vice President for Resource Generations and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Alimen Sencil; Mr. Rasul M. Buisan, Chief of the Administrative Services; the deans of the different colleges; and the directors of the sub-offices of the university.
Following a welcome address by the USM President and the brief introductory message by other USM officials, the speaker of the consultation, Mr. Taher Solaiman, a journalist and an alumnus of the University spoke on the FAB and the BBL. He commenced his presentation by relating the historical background, followed by the legal basis of the Bangsamoro struggle for self-determination. He said, the Bangsamoro struggle was a consequence of the long colonial attempts to subjugate the Moros. The legal basis of the struggle for self-determination was a provision of International law which says: “All peoples have the right to self-determination. By virtue of that right, they can freely determine their political and economic status (not verbatim quotation)”.
He deciphered on the term Bangsamoro in the FAB with three important meanings, namely: an identity, a territory and a government. The Bangsamoro government in the offing is inclusive, for the Bangsamoro Muslims, the IPs, and the Christians. They are treated equal in the eyes of the law of the Bangsamoro. Vested property rights of Muslims, IPs or Christians are recognized and respected. He expounded on the four annexes; such as the Annex on Transitional Arrangements and Modalities; the Annex on Revenue Generation and Wealth Sharing; the Annex on Power Sharing; and the Annex on Normalization.
In the open forum, an MNLF member, Datu Saidona Aliman, asked question as to whether the participation of the MNLF on the issue was sought by the GPH or the MILF Peace Panels. Mr. Solaiman said: “No less than the OPAPP Secretary sought the participation of the MNLF to join the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) but it was not accepted by the latter.
The MNLF had already been given full opportunity and chances to govern under the ARMM. A Christian faculty also clarified on why Malaysia is the facilitator of the talks despite territorial issue between it and the GPH exists. “It was former President Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo that solicited the facilitation of the talks by Malaysia’”, Mr. Solaiman replied.
Glaring facts became apparent in the workshop presentation when each group presented their fears and recommendations. But reactions of some participants helped in enlightening and satisfying the audience on removing their apprehensions in mind.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/welcome/item/881-consultation-on-fab-and-bbl-held-at-kabacan-north-cotabato
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.