Galvez: Moro rebels' entry into national police peace booster

From the Manila Times (Jul 15, 2022): Galvez: Moro rebels' entry into national police peace booster (By Catherine S. Valente)

BY joining the Philippine National Police (PNP), members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) have shown they can be a dependable partner of the government in promoting peace and development in Mindanao and the whole country, Malacanang peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. said.

Galvez made the statement after a total of 7,145 examinees or 64.77 percent of 11,033 members of the MILF and the MNLF passed the National Police Commission's (Napolcom) Special Qualifying Eligibility Examination (NSQEE) held on May 29, 2022.

In a statement, he said the entry of the MILF and the MNLF into the PNP will contribute to the strengthening of their role in the peace process.

The NSQEE was held pursuant to Republic Act (RA) 11054 or the "Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL)," which provides the former MILF and MNLF members appropriate eligibility for temporary appointment to the rank of patrolman/patrolwoman in the PNP.

"The entry of MILF and MNLF members into the PNP is integral in the implementation of signed peace agreements, specifically as provided under Article 11, Section 2, Paragraph 3 of RA 11054 or the Bangsamoro Organic Law," Galvez said.


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"The entry of qualified MILF and MNLF members into the PNP will help realize the meaningful transformation process for these former combatants, and is a testament of our collective aspiration of bringing a just and lasting peace to the region and to the whole country," he added.

Galvez urged the Moro rebels to "continue to support each other and work together to uplift the lives of the Bangsamoro people."

"To our dear MILF and MILF aspirants, may Allah grant you the wisdom, strength and fortitude to successfully complete and pass the selection process so that you will have the opportunity to serve and protect your people, and become instruments of peace, reconciliation and unity across the country," he said.

The Bangsamoro Information Office said the examination result was released on Monday, July 11, or two months after the Professional Regulation Commission conducted the test in the cities of Cotabato and Lamitan.

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The Napolcom, however, earlier clarified that passing the NSQEE does not automatically guarantee recruitment to the PNP.

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