Monday, June 15, 2015

Palace says decommisioning of Moro Rebel Forces, weapons due on June 16



The Palace said on Sunday that the decommissioning of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front’s (MILF) forces and weapons is due on Tuesday (June 16) in Sharrif Aquak, Maguindanao, said Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr.

Coloma noted that this is part of the normalization process based on the Annex of Normalization that was signed by the government and the MILF last January 29, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

“Ang Pangulong (Benigno) Aquino ang sasaksi sa unang yugto ng decommissioning process na itinuturing na isa sa matibay na pagpapakita ng pagsuporta at commitment ng MILF sa isinusulong na prosesong pangkapayapaan na maghahatid ng katahimikan at kaunlaran sa mga bayang sakop ng Bangsamoro,” said Coloma.

Rebel returnees after being documented and will be receiving cash assistance and PhilHealth cards. They will also receive medium- and long-term assistance from the Task Force Decommissioned Combantants and Communities.

“May tatlong bahagi ang itinakdang normalization process: security, socioeconomic development, at transitional justice and reconciliation. Ang prosesong ito ay naglalayong bigyan ang mga kasapi ng MILF ng pagkakataong makapag-hanapbuhay at makapamuhay nang tahimik at malayo sa anomang karahasan,” Coloma added.

According to government peace panel chair Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, the MILF will turnover 55 high-powered firearms and 20 screw-served weapons, while 145 of its members will take part of the decommissioning process. (PCOO News Release)

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