More than a hundred of thousands of people from all walks of life flocked to the main bastion of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and gathered for the first time at Camp Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao for the United Bangsamoro Justice Party’s (UBJP) 1st Volunteers General Assembly from December 23-25, 2014. The UBJP is a political party organized by the Moro Front after the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) to participate in future local political exercises.
Political and Civic organizations’ leaders like Maguindanao Esmael ‘Toto’ Mangudadatu and Father Eliseo Mercado, OMI, former President of the Notre Dame University lauded the gathering saying it is a proof that the Moro Front is committed to transforming itself into a political party and join the local electoral process. Both Mangudadatu and Father Mercado are peace advocates and raring to see the reign of lasting peace in Mindanao.
Reports from Mashod Limba Salik that reached Luwaran says that as of 5:00pm yesterday, there were 116, 608 people that have registered in several registration points put up by the party. Haji Nur Tingkasan said in a text message that more than a thousand Suluans (Tau Sugs) took a lengthy and stressful travel from the island province via the city of Zamboanga just to participate in the program.
Hundreds more came from Zamboanga according to Tirso Tahir of the Bangsamoro Leadership and Management Institute (BLMI). The Moro Zamboangeños were also joined by hundreds more from the Yakan Province of Basilan. Former ARMM Vice Governor Benjamin Loong and other prominent Sulu political leaders also joined the group to witness the activity and listen to what UBJP officials are going to say about party’s agenda and program. The bulk of the participants came from Central Mindanao and the ARMM, particularly from Maguindanao and Lanao provinces. More Report reports from Maguindanao, Kutawato and North Cotabato are expected within the day.
Alih Anso of DXUP Teleradyo based in Upi, Maguindanao and Ustadz Mubarak Tiboron Dumato of Homeland Media Agency (HMA) also reported that there were cultural presentations and Kulintang Ensemble and security were so tight to protect participants, guests as well as MILF officials. Thousands of members of the MILF’s Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) in full battle gear were seen inside the venue and in the camp’s vicinity. MILF Bomb Disposal Units were around to check suspicious materials or trash to prevent saboteurs from disturbing the event.
Al-Mansour Gambar was quoted as saying, “The gathering is the start of MILF’s evolution from a revolutionary organization into a political group”. The UBJP is seeking accreditation with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
The UBJP is headed by its President and Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim of the MILF with MILF of Staff Sammy Al-Mansour Gambar as Secretary General. There are four vice chairmen for four identified regions. MILF 1st Vice Chairman for Political Affairs Ghazali Jaafar is Vice Chairman for Central Mindanao, MILF Chief Negotiator and Chairman of the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) is Vice Chairman for Southern Mindanao, Hussien Muños for Eastern Mindanao and Aleem Ali Pangalian Solaiman for Northern Mindanao.
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Reports from Mashod Limba Salik that reached Luwaran says that as of 5:00pm yesterday, there were 116, 608 people that have registered in several registration points put up by the party. Haji Nur Tingkasan said in a text message that more than a thousand Suluans (Tau Sugs) took a lengthy and stressful travel from the island province via the city of Zamboanga just to participate in the program.
Hundreds more came from Zamboanga according to Tirso Tahir of the Bangsamoro Leadership and Management Institute (BLMI). The Moro Zamboangeños were also joined by hundreds more from the Yakan Province of Basilan. Former ARMM Vice Governor Benjamin Loong and other prominent Sulu political leaders also joined the group to witness the activity and listen to what UBJP officials are going to say about party’s agenda and program. The bulk of the participants came from Central Mindanao and the ARMM, particularly from Maguindanao and Lanao provinces. More Report reports from Maguindanao, Kutawato and North Cotabato are expected within the day.
Alih Anso of DXUP Teleradyo based in Upi, Maguindanao and Ustadz Mubarak Tiboron Dumato of Homeland Media Agency (HMA) also reported that there were cultural presentations and Kulintang Ensemble and security were so tight to protect participants, guests as well as MILF officials. Thousands of members of the MILF’s Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) in full battle gear were seen inside the venue and in the camp’s vicinity. MILF Bomb Disposal Units were around to check suspicious materials or trash to prevent saboteurs from disturbing the event.
Al-Mansour Gambar was quoted as saying, “The gathering is the start of MILF’s evolution from a revolutionary organization into a political group”. The UBJP is seeking accreditation with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
The UBJP is headed by its President and Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim of the MILF with MILF of Staff Sammy Al-Mansour Gambar as Secretary General. There are four vice chairmen for four identified regions. MILF 1st Vice Chairman for Political Affairs Ghazali Jaafar is Vice Chairman for Central Mindanao, MILF Chief Negotiator and Chairman of the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) is Vice Chairman for Southern Mindanao, Hussien Muños for Eastern Mindanao and Aleem Ali Pangalian Solaiman for Northern Mindanao.
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