Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Dec 10, 2020): AFP builds a stronger relationship with Tausug people
Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City- December 10, 2020The Armed Forces of the Philippines held a dialogue/consultative assembly with the local chief executives of Sulu on December 10, 2020.
The activity held at the Sulu Area Coordinating Center aimed to build a stronger partnership between the military and the Muslim people particularly the Tausug people who were gravely hurt by the Chief of Staff’s statement about Madrasa and suicide bombers.
The said dialogue was spearheaded by no less than the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Gen. Gilbert Gapay together with Western Mindanao Command Chief Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Joint Task Force Sulu Commander Maj. Gen. William Gonzales, and other military officers.
It was attended by the local chief executives of Sulu led by Governor Abdusakur Tan, the Ulamas, and the religious leaders.
In his message, Gen. Gapay said “I would like to thank Gov. Tan, the mayors, the Ulamas, and all the attendees, for this opportunity to have a dialogue on how we can further help each other in achieving peace in our beloved country.”
The seasoned general also clarified that he never said that the Madaris are spreading radicalization or sowing terrorism among its students. “We, AFP, believe that Islam is a religion that espouses peace above all others.”
He further said that what he meant was deceitful individuals are wanting to infiltrate the Madrasa to spread hate and plant the seeds of terrorism.
Gen. Gapay ended by saying, “In kami ha AFP panāiban sin kamu, panganduli niyu kami. In kabayaan namu' kasanyangan sin hula' natu'. In pangatayan sin kami himahambuuk kaniyu. Magtayakkup kitaniyu katān ha hikarayaw sin hula' natu' Pilipinas. Muramurahan kitaniyu katān! Magsukul kaniyu,
Wassalām." (We, the AFP, are your ally. You can trust us. Our hearts and minds are one with you. Let’s unite for the common good of our country. Long live Philippines! Thank you and may peace be with you all).
Meanwhile, Lt. Gen. Vinluan said, “We hope that this dialogue will ease the fears of our beloved Tausug brothers and sisters and will subsequently win their hearts and support to our campaign against terrorism.”
“May this dialogue fill all the gaps, solidify our relationship, and deeper our cooperation for peace in Sulu and the entire country,” Lt. Gen. Vinluan added.
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