The Municipal government of Mlang in North Cotabato held peace dialogue with stakeholders on April 6 at the municipal hall building, and the dialogue anchored on the Comprehensive Agreement on Bangsamoro (CAB) where approximately 100 people attended including LGU officials and employees, members of Christian Religious Groups, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP).
The program opened with du’a led by Ust. Abdulmanap Alang and Pastor Dalisay followed by a welcome address by Vice Mayor Hon. Atty. Russell Abonado. In his message, he wished that the Bangsamoro Government will guarantee democratic participations among common people.
Datu Mando “Manny” Pedtamanan, a third termer Municipal Councilor of Kabacan and now a member of the Peace and Order Committee of the Province of North Cotabato, expressed gratitude to LGU officials headed by Mayor Joselito Piñol, to Vice Mayor Abonado, the barangay chairmen, the religious sector and the academe for the first ever dialogue on Bangsamoro issue held in Mlang, North Cotabato.
Hon. Mayor Joselito Peñol said that, “I never wanted to be a bad example for the next generation’s history and I salute the GPH- MILF Peace Panels for signing the Framework Agreement on Bangsamoro (FAB) and CAB especially the Annex on Normalization.” “The LGU of Mlang now understands the inclusiveness of the Bangsamoro Government.
Datu Jabib Guiabar, Local Monitoring Team of the Province of Cotabato said that, “Peace and development could be achieved in every undertaking by way of communicating the value of peace.” He conveyed his congratulations to the attendees for participating in the activity where they were able to understand the CAB.
Lt. Col. Donald Gumiran, the 7IB Base Commander of the Philippines Army told his fellow participants to push forward the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). And he added, “As a soldier we will extend our repressive action anytime at any one or group that may spoil the peace process much more if needed by every Filipino in the region.
Prof. Esmael A. Abdula, BLMI Steering Committee Member, CMM Chairman and KDFI Senior Consultant, the invited resource person delved on the Bangsamoro new political entity and discussed thoroughly the FAB, CAB and the four annexes. He told the participants that the CAB is not for the MILF alone but it is for every peace loving people in the Bangsamoro and Mindanao in general. He further said that, “Moros that reside outside of the territory will also benefit from the resources of the new region”.
Prof. Abdula expressed his appreciation and recognition of the gesture of Mayor Piñol in coming up with the dialogue. He also cited Datu Manny Pidtamanan, Hon. Mohammad Datu Killy Antao Al-hadj (1st District Board Member of North Cotabato) and Mads Timpolok for initiating the very significant and valuable peace dialogue.
On his part, Moidjoddin K. Talusob, Executive Director of KDFI also recognized the peaceful co-existence of Moros and Christians in the locality and their support to the peace initiatives of the government. He lauded the efforts of Mayor Piñol and members of the sangguniang bayan (municipal council) in organizing the dialogue.
He also added that the CAB clearly defined transitional justice and reconciliation among the tri-people of Bangsamoro and expects the dawning of development for Muslims, Christians and the indigenous people under the new region, if Allah’s will.
At the end of the dialogue the participants asked Prof. Abdula to conduct another round of similar program on CAB intended for Muslims and Christian residents of Mlang.
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Datu Mando “Manny” Pedtamanan, a third termer Municipal Councilor of Kabacan and now a member of the Peace and Order Committee of the Province of North Cotabato, expressed gratitude to LGU officials headed by Mayor Joselito Piñol, to Vice Mayor Abonado, the barangay chairmen, the religious sector and the academe for the first ever dialogue on Bangsamoro issue held in Mlang, North Cotabato.
Hon. Mayor Joselito Peñol said that, “I never wanted to be a bad example for the next generation’s history and I salute the GPH- MILF Peace Panels for signing the Framework Agreement on Bangsamoro (FAB) and CAB especially the Annex on Normalization.” “The LGU of Mlang now understands the inclusiveness of the Bangsamoro Government.
Datu Jabib Guiabar, Local Monitoring Team of the Province of Cotabato said that, “Peace and development could be achieved in every undertaking by way of communicating the value of peace.” He conveyed his congratulations to the attendees for participating in the activity where they were able to understand the CAB.
Lt. Col. Donald Gumiran, the 7IB Base Commander of the Philippines Army told his fellow participants to push forward the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). And he added, “As a soldier we will extend our repressive action anytime at any one or group that may spoil the peace process much more if needed by every Filipino in the region.
Prof. Esmael A. Abdula, BLMI Steering Committee Member, CMM Chairman and KDFI Senior Consultant, the invited resource person delved on the Bangsamoro new political entity and discussed thoroughly the FAB, CAB and the four annexes. He told the participants that the CAB is not for the MILF alone but it is for every peace loving people in the Bangsamoro and Mindanao in general. He further said that, “Moros that reside outside of the territory will also benefit from the resources of the new region”.
Prof. Abdula expressed his appreciation and recognition of the gesture of Mayor Piñol in coming up with the dialogue. He also cited Datu Manny Pidtamanan, Hon. Mohammad Datu Killy Antao Al-hadj (1st District Board Member of North Cotabato) and Mads Timpolok for initiating the very significant and valuable peace dialogue.
On his part, Moidjoddin K. Talusob, Executive Director of KDFI also recognized the peaceful co-existence of Moros and Christians in the locality and their support to the peace initiatives of the government. He lauded the efforts of Mayor Piñol and members of the sangguniang bayan (municipal council) in organizing the dialogue.
He also added that the CAB clearly defined transitional justice and reconciliation among the tri-people of Bangsamoro and expects the dawning of development for Muslims, Christians and the indigenous people under the new region, if Allah’s will.
At the end of the dialogue the participants asked Prof. Abdula to conduct another round of similar program on CAB intended for Muslims and Christian residents of Mlang.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/welcome/item/972-mlang-municipal-government-holds-dialogue-on-cab
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