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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