The newly-elected officials in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) today challenged the leadership of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to take full responsibility for the criminal acts committed by its members and help bring the culprits before the law.
The new ARMM officials, who took their oath of office before President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo this morning in Malacanang, also condemned "in the strongest terms the senseless murder of innocent civilians, the wanton destruction of properties and the heartless disruption of the livelihood of many of our brothers in Mindanao."
In a press conference after the oath-taking ceremony, the ARMM officials also expressed their "unequivocal support for the sincere efforts of the national leadership to negotiate and forge an agreement towards genuine and lasting peace in Mindanao."
"We call on the MILF leadership to take full responsibility for the criminal acts committed by some elements of the MILF and to help bring these elements to justice," they said in a manifesto.
The newly re-elected ARMM officials who signed the manifesto include ARMM Governor Zaldy Ampatuan, ARMM Vice Governor Ansaruddin Adiong, Basilan Governor Jum Akbar, Maguindanao Governor Andal Ampatuan, Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan, Tawi-Tawi Governor Sadikul Sahali, members of the ARMM Legislative Assembly, and the congressmen in the ARMM.
Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs Secretary Gabriel Claudio accompanied the ARMM officials during the press conference.
The ARMM also stressed the need for the continuation of the ongoing peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the MILF.
Although atrocities did not happen in his home province of Sulu, Governor Tan said the MILF hierarchy must "help bring to justice the perpetrators of these criminal acts."
While condemning the MILF atrocities committed against innocent civilians, Tawi-Tawi Governor Sahali said the Mindanao peace negotiations must continue "because we believe that it is only through negotiation that we can have peace in Mindanao."
ARMM Governor Ampatuan said if the MILF truly represents the Bangsamoro people, it must adhere to peaceful solutions to resolve the fratricidal conflict in Mindanao.
As ARMM governor, Ampatuan condemned the MILF atrocities against innocent civilians, adding that the ARMM fully supports the President’s initiative to bring lasting peace and development to Mindanao.
"The leadership of the ARMM under my watch continues to support the leadership of PGMA toward attaining peace and development in Mindanao," Ampatuan said.
The new ARMM officials, who took their oath of office before President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo this morning in Malacanang, also condemned "in the strongest terms the senseless murder of innocent civilians, the wanton destruction of properties and the heartless disruption of the livelihood of many of our brothers in Mindanao."
In a press conference after the oath-taking ceremony, the ARMM officials also expressed their "unequivocal support for the sincere efforts of the national leadership to negotiate and forge an agreement towards genuine and lasting peace in Mindanao."
"We call on the MILF leadership to take full responsibility for the criminal acts committed by some elements of the MILF and to help bring these elements to justice," they said in a manifesto.
The newly re-elected ARMM officials who signed the manifesto include ARMM Governor Zaldy Ampatuan, ARMM Vice Governor Ansaruddin Adiong, Basilan Governor Jum Akbar, Maguindanao Governor Andal Ampatuan, Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan, Tawi-Tawi Governor Sadikul Sahali, members of the ARMM Legislative Assembly, and the congressmen in the ARMM.
Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs Secretary Gabriel Claudio accompanied the ARMM officials during the press conference.
The ARMM also stressed the need for the continuation of the ongoing peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the MILF.
Although atrocities did not happen in his home province of Sulu, Governor Tan said the MILF hierarchy must "help bring to justice the perpetrators of these criminal acts."
While condemning the MILF atrocities committed against innocent civilians, Tawi-Tawi Governor Sahali said the Mindanao peace negotiations must continue "because we believe that it is only through negotiation that we can have peace in Mindanao."
ARMM Governor Ampatuan said if the MILF truly represents the Bangsamoro people, it must adhere to peaceful solutions to resolve the fratricidal conflict in Mindanao.
As ARMM governor, Ampatuan condemned the MILF atrocities against innocent civilians, adding that the ARMM fully supports the President’s initiative to bring lasting peace and development to Mindanao.
"The leadership of the ARMM under my watch continues to support the leadership of PGMA toward attaining peace and development in Mindanao," Ampatuan said.
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