ONE OF THE TWO MOST COMPLEX issues in the forging of the Bangsamoro Framework Agreement has finally passed the crucible of national interest, where the government and the MILF successfully hurdled opposite, overlapping and conflicting claims and rights on power sharing.
It was never easy. It was problematic, and many said it could not be done. THEY HAVE BEEN PROVED WRONG! For the sake of peace, it is upon both panels, to bridge the gap of mutual mistrust and mistakes perpetrated in the pursuit of freedom to live according to one’s ideology. Yes, both sides suffered greatly; loss of life, limb and property went on for decades, until they came to the negotiating table to seek out our destiny of peaceful brotherhood.
In this season of hope and peace, truly, the signing of the annex of power sharing is a special gift for the Filipino nation, and we believe, the genuine start of a lasting peace and brotherhood for all. But let us urged them not to rest their laurels until the Bangsamoro Framework Agreement has been signed, sealed and delivered, for the the start yet of another phase, the making of the Bangsamoro Basic Law by the Bangsamoro Transition Commission.
As promised by the two panels, we urge them to finish the last Annex on normalization by the end of this year.
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