MILF: MILF Committees-Davao Region undergo 5-day CAB Implementation and Strengthening MILF Training-Workshop

Posted to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Website (Dec 23): MILF Committees-Davao Region undergo 5-day CAB Implementation and Strengthening MILF Training-Workshop



A 5-day Training-Workshop on Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) Implementation and Strengthening the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) was held from December 15 to December 19, 2016 at the Islamic Center, Lupon, Davao Oriental spearheaded and participated by four (4) MILF Provincial Political Committees (Davao Occidental, Davao del Sur, Davao City, ComVal, Del Norte, and Davao Oriental) and two (2) Base Commands (111th and 112th) and various MILF line agencies, NGOs, and CSOs.

During the opening program, MILF 2nd Vice Chairman for Political Affairs Ghazali Jaafar, BIAF Deputy Commander Hussein Muñoz, etc were present.

In his message, Jaafar sighted many important issues about federalism. He reiterates that the MILF is not against federalism of any form, but the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) should be given first priority at hand by the government.

On the other hand, BIAF Deputy Commander and former Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) Commissioner Hussein Muñoz said that he believes that the said activity would served as an effective tool to unity and solidarity among its members and would served as a best  preparation for the challenge to come in the near future.

During the closing program, Dr. Salem Lingasa, a staff from the Office of the MILF Chairman in his message gave emphasis on the gains MILF has reaped as the organization entered into negotiation since 1997 and as it opted to shift from armed to diplomatic struggle.

He pointed out that the MILF has been very successful in the “internationalization” of the issue of right to self-determination of the Bangsamoro.

There were about two hundred thirty three (233) MILF leaders, members of MILF line agencies, representatives of non-government organizations, and civil society organizations who attended the activity. 

The 5-day Training-Workshop ended with a very positive response and outlook from the participants.
Source: Banwa Mindanaw, Inc. (BMI)/ Information-EDPC

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