Malacañang
has affirmed its commitment to help the decommissioned combatants of the Moro
Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and their families begin a new life after
decades of conflict in Mindanao.
The Aquino administration is fully committed that no one should be left behind, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said.
After President Benigno S. Aquino III led the initial phase of the decommissioning of MILF fighters and weapons in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao on Tuesday (June 16), some of the combatants and their families expressed hope that the government would provide them livelihood and help their children gain access to education.
Secretary Lacierda noted that during last year’s launch of Sajahatra, an initiative to help families in the Bangsamoro restart their lives following many years of violence, the government granted Muslim families PhilHealth coverage, livelihood and scholarships.
"Now, they are assured of peace, and they can now be assured na tutulong ang pamahalaan and that is why the government is fully committed."
Lacierda further said that President Aquino went to Maguindanao on Tuesday to show that he is one with them and that he is the President of the entire Philippines, including Muslim Mindanao.
Having such commitment is important in attaining lasting peace in Mindanao, he said, underscoring the government's dedication to help the region. (PCOO News Release)
The Aquino administration is fully committed that no one should be left behind, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said.
After President Benigno S. Aquino III led the initial phase of the decommissioning of MILF fighters and weapons in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao on Tuesday (June 16), some of the combatants and their families expressed hope that the government would provide them livelihood and help their children gain access to education.
Secretary Lacierda noted that during last year’s launch of Sajahatra, an initiative to help families in the Bangsamoro restart their lives following many years of violence, the government granted Muslim families PhilHealth coverage, livelihood and scholarships.
"Now, they are assured of peace, and they can now be assured na tutulong ang pamahalaan and that is why the government is fully committed."
Lacierda further said that President Aquino went to Maguindanao on Tuesday to show that he is one with them and that he is the President of the entire Philippines, including Muslim Mindanao.
Having such commitment is important in attaining lasting peace in Mindanao, he said, underscoring the government's dedication to help the region. (PCOO News Release)
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