Instead, we have witnessed a seemingly calculated effort to render that meaningless.The abrupt removal of Minister Aida Silongan, a senior MILF Central Committee member and long-serving head of our Social Welfare Committee, is a blatant violation of the principles underlying this peace process. Minister Silongan's unwavering commitment, symbolized by her presence in the most challenging...
Read MoreYet recent developments have raised serious concerns.The selection of a new Chief Minister absent the MILF’s endorsement, and the appointment of Members of Parliament not nominated by the MILF, run contrary to both the spirit and structure of the peace agreement. These actions subtly, but unmistakably, signal a shift—from partnership to marginalization.While these decisions may appear...
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