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==Breakthrough In PHL-MILF Peace Talks Draws More Positive Comments== | |||
*Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/358257/breakthrough-in-phlmilf-peace-talks-draws-more-positive-comments | |||
*Saturday,April 28, 2012 | |||
:by EDD K. USMAN | |||
More Moro political leaders have added their voices to the positive responses to the breakthrough on June 24 achieved by the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in the 15-year-old peace process. | |||
The stalemate-breaking feat re¬fers to the "10 Decision Points" docu¬ment signed by Government of the Philippines (GPH) and MILF peace panel chairmen Dean Mario Victor F. Leonen and Mohagher Iqbal, respectively, providing a roadmap for a new form of Bangsamoro governance entity. | |||
It could include replacing the much-maligned autonomous government composed of the provinces of Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi and component cities Lamitan and Marawi. | |||
On Friday the leadership of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) led by caretaker Gov. Mujiv Hataman lauded the two parties for their Bilateral Decision Points on Principles. | |||
The ARMM officer-in-charge said the accord may serve to pave the way for a new political entity to be crafted by GPH and MILF that both parties will accept. | |||
Maguindanao Gov. Esmael "Datu Toto" Mangudadatu said he will continue to strongly support the peace process under the administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III. | |||
"Filipinos, particularly Muslims in Mindanao, all have been yearning for peace. Whatever is good for the Bangsamoro is welcomed," said Mangudadatu. | |||
On the other hand, Hataman de¬fended the autonomous region from its critics, saying "the role of the re¬formed ARMM cannot be downplayed in the government’s efforts to come up with a permanent solution to the Moro problem." | |||
He outlined some of the autonomous government's efforts in support of the peace process. | |||
"The ARMM and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process had initially come up with 'common points of cooperation' in support to the peace process from some mid-level meetings (on multilateral support through peace com¬munication)," he said. | |||
Hataman assured that the autonomous region is still an important part of the solution to the Bangsamoro aspirations, not a problem as some quarters may want to believe. | |||
He said the ARMM under his helm is presently working to strengthen the building of institutions to come up with mechanisms supporting the peace process. | |||
On the other hand, Hataman appealed to the stakeholders and other sectors of the peace process to support the government's initiative leading to a solution of the Muslim Mindanao conflict. | |||
==Raps filed vs 11 Vietnamese poachers== | |||
*Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/04/27/12/raps-filed-vs-11-vietnamese-poachers | |||
*Friday,April 27, 2012 | |||
:by Report from RJ Rosalado, ABS-CBN News Zamboanga | |||
MANILA, Philippines – Charges have been filed against 11 Vietnamese poachers who were arrested off Tawi-Tawi last Wednesday. | |||
The fishermen, who were allegedly poaching endangered marine species, were charged with violating the Wildlife Act of the Philippines for possession of dead hawksbill turtles and black corals. | |||
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) National Director Asis Perez said the foreigners may face a fine of $100,000 and imprisonment of up to 2 years. | |||
Perez said a legal team from the BFAR has been sent to Tawi-Tawi to monitor the case. | |||
Foreigners are not allowed to fish in Philippine territory, based on the Philippine Fisheries Code. | |||
==ARMM polls in May 2013 to proceed if peace pact not signed this year; Leonen says no need to amend Consti== | ==ARMM polls in May 2013 to proceed if peace pact not signed this year; Leonen says no need to amend Consti== | ||
*Source: http://www.mindanews.com/peace-process/2012/04/26/armm-polls-in-may-2013-to-proceed-if-peace-pact-not-signed-this-year-leonen-says-no-need-to-amend-consti/ | *Source: http://www.mindanews.com/peace-process/2012/04/26/armm-polls-in-may-2013-to-proceed-if-peace-pact-not-signed-this-year-leonen-says-no-need-to-amend-consti/ | ||
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“We read sub-state also as autonomy. We do not see sub-state as a separate republic,” Leonen said then. | “We read sub-state also as autonomy. We do not see sub-state as a separate republic,” Leonen said then. | ||
He also noted in August that many of the fundamental aspirations of the MILF “can be fitted into the provisions of the current Constitution.” (Carolyn O. Arguillas/MindaNews) | He also noted in August that many of the fundamental aspirations of the MILF “can be fitted into the provisions of the current Constitution.” (Carolyn O. Arguillas/MindaNews) | ||
==Dead sea turtles, corals seized in Vietnamese boat== | ==Dead sea turtles, corals seized in Vietnamese boat== | ||