Monday, February 2, 2015

Palace says fallen SAF Commandos could attain justice through national unity

The 44 Special Action Force commandos, who perished in Maguindanao last week, could attain Justice if the country unites and stands to fight terrorism and at the same time support the Mindanao peace initiative, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said on Sunday.

Coloma asked Filipinos to support the ongoing peace efforts to eventually achieve an enduring peace in Mindanao.

There is no way but through dialogue to ensure a more stable Mindanao, he said adding decades of war has not made the region stable and progressive.

"Kaya mainam po siguro ang pagtalima natin doon sa panawagan na ‘give peace a chance.’ Magkaisa po tayo sa layuning matamo ito habang ipinupursigi po natin ang paggawad ng katarungan at pagpapanagot sa mga naganap sa Maguindanao noong nakaraang linggo."

On Saturday (Jan. 31), the United Nations in the Philippines said it will extend a UN Peace Building Fund to support various aspects of the peace process as it looks forward for more progress through the combined efforts of all parties involved.

With regards to the policemen who were killed in Maguindanao, Coloma said the public should include in their prayers the 44 SAF men who gave their lives for the sake of freedom and safety of communities. The public could give the policemen a fitting tribute for their sacrifices through prayers, he said adding that they must also pray for their families to help strengthen them in this difficult time.

The government vowed to extend assistance to the families of the SAF men through livelihood programs, educational grants and housing benefits.  (PCOO News Release)


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