Manila, May 28 – On May 29, Sunday, around 3,000 Filipinos will walk the streets to promote global awareness on the issue of child hunger and raise funds for child feeding programs in Mindanao conflict communities.
Spearheaded by the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP), the fundraising event dubbed “End Hunger: Walk the World” aims to feed the hungry and malnourished children in different countries. In Manila, it will be held at the SM Mall of Asia (across Music Hall) in Pasay City from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Proceeds of the event will go directly to the UNWFP’s school feeding activities in the conflict-affected areas in the south. The UN agency has been a key contributor in the Mindanao peace process by addressing the food security needs of vulnerable people in war-torn areas.
Together with its global humanitarian partners in the corporate world - TNT, Unilever and DSM – the UNWFP will lead participants in the traditional walk and five-kilometer fun run.
Registration fees of P 250 (for walkers) and P 500 (for runners) per participant will help ensure that one meal a day is delivered to the school children in Mindanao.
“End Hunger: Walk the World” is a worldwide event that will occur simultaneously in 24 time zones within 24 hours in 80 different countries.
Along with various organizations, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), spearheaded by Secretary Teresita Quintos-Deles, is supporting the event.
Bike for Peace
On the same day, a peace campaign called “Bike for Peace 2011” will be held in Cotabato City.
Bringing the statement, “Going the Extra Mile for Peace in Mindanao,” the Government of the Philippines (GPH) peace panel for talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), together with 500 bikers and peace advocates, will gather to pedal a 36-km route for promoting peace in the region.
The GPH peace panel initiated the event to gain heightened support from the public on the Mindanao peace process.
By 6:30 a.m., the 36-km bike fest will start at the Cotabato City Hall then pass through the town of Datu Odin Sinsuat, and end near the Municipal Hall of Upi, Maguindanao. #
Friday, May 27, 2011
Filipino people should own the peace process – GPH panel member
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Mindanao peace educators push for more ‘classhomes’
Davao City, May 27 – “In peace education, a classroom is no longer a classroom but a classhome,” according to a Department of Education (DepEd) regional coordinator during a recent forum here where different Schools of Peace (SoP) gathered to share success stories and advocate continuous support for peace education in Mindanao.
During the 2011 Mindanao Peace Education Forum held at Hotel Elena in this city, DepEd Region XII Regional Peace Coordinator Agney Taruc shared how SoP in their region transformed teachers, students and their communities.
SoP, according to Taruc, are academic institutions transformed by integrating peace education to the school curriculum.
“We’re aiming that our product – our students, are peace-loving people who will become leaders someday in our community. We are putting special programs to strengthen their capacity and values, and then to establish leaders who are gearing towards the adaptation of peace values,” he said.
School heads becoming more encouraging, teachers revering peace values, students experiencing genuine care inside the classroom, conflicts being settled peacefully, communities being empowered, children smiling – these are some of the things that Taruc observed in the SoP in his region.
More of these testimonies were heard in the forum sponsored by Action for Conflict Transformation (ACT) for Peace Programme, which led the mainstreaming of peace education in Mindanao in 2006.
ACT for Peace, a project under the United Nations Development Programme, aims to strengthen peace and development efforts in southern Philippines. It anchors its peace education initiatives on the 2006 Executive Order No. 570 “Institutionalizing Peace Education in Basic Education and Teacher Education.”
Meanwhile, Taruc related that since seeing the effects of integrating peace concepts in the school curriculum, he has vowed to replicate this effort, not just in Region XII, but in all of Mindanao.
“This is no longer compliance to the mandate, this is my vocation. Para bang dito na ko tatanda, ito na ang landas na aking tatahakin (It seems that this is where I will grow old, this is what I am destined for). If possible all the schools in the entire Mindanao will be touched and become conscious and sensitive to peace,” he stated.
Testimonies of peace
In Region IX, Lucia Pamplona of Dinas Central Elementary School – SoP reported that peace education was instrumental in preventing rido (clan wars) in their community. Pamplona said that conflict between students in school will usually spark a rido, but in the emergence of peace education, the outlook of students and families have been geared towards peace and understanding.
“I hope that this (peace education) will continue because of the culture of love and understanding that we’ve inculcated in the communities,” Pamplona added.
Commissioner Norma Sharief of the Commission on Higher Education-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (CHED-ARMM) shared that their institution has started a scholarship program called “Rebels Turned Scholars” where children of former rebels or former rebels themselves are offered financial assistance to pursue college education.
On the other hand, Ronald Torres of Mindanao State University-Maguindanao recounted how peace education has extended from the classroom to the community. Torres said that they have been conducting livelihood programs for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and rebel returnees.
Torres likewise mentioned that they have been partnering with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) 6th Infantry Division for conducting community projects for out-of-school youth.
Reyzalde Tan, Deputy Programme Manager of ACT for Peace, explained that the framework of school of peace is not confined in the classroom but it also includes the community.
“OSY (out-of-school youth) activities are part of the approach of extending the culture of peace to the community,” said Tan.
In Region X, Madrasah Focal Person Dr. Shambaeh Usman reported that the Muslims and Christians had a “better relationship” since they implemented peace education.
Usman said that there is an increase in participation among Muslim students in school activities and projects since they now feel a “strong sense of belongingness.”
“Peace education brought recognition of individual differences, better understanding, and respect for individual diversity,” he noted.
Continuing the vision
Day two of the forum focused on formulating plans to sustain the goals of peace education.
Participants agreed that peace education should continue to progress in Mindanao, and would need increased funding and policy support from stakeholders.
“It is in forums like this that we share the vision, we articulate the vision, then influencing the powers that be,” said Happy Raagas, the forum facilitator.
Raagas further encouraged the participants to be hopeful on the prospects of peace education in Mindanao.
“Let’s not feel hopeless, if we give up on these efforts, sino pa ba ang magpapatuloy nito (who else will continue these)? Definitely, to give up now, is to give up on that future. This is actually the foundation to continue what we’re doing,” he said.
The Mindanao Development Authority will now lead the promotion of peace education in Mindanao as the ACT for Peace Programme ends its mandate this May.
To date, there are 61 SOPs scattered all over Mindanao, two of which are in Palawan. #
During the 2011 Mindanao Peace Education Forum held at Hotel Elena in this city, DepEd Region XII Regional Peace Coordinator Agney Taruc shared how SoP in their region transformed teachers, students and their communities.
SoP, according to Taruc, are academic institutions transformed by integrating peace education to the school curriculum.
“We’re aiming that our product – our students, are peace-loving people who will become leaders someday in our community. We are putting special programs to strengthen their capacity and values, and then to establish leaders who are gearing towards the adaptation of peace values,” he said.
School heads becoming more encouraging, teachers revering peace values, students experiencing genuine care inside the classroom, conflicts being settled peacefully, communities being empowered, children smiling – these are some of the things that Taruc observed in the SoP in his region.
More of these testimonies were heard in the forum sponsored by Action for Conflict Transformation (ACT) for Peace Programme, which led the mainstreaming of peace education in Mindanao in 2006.
ACT for Peace, a project under the United Nations Development Programme, aims to strengthen peace and development efforts in southern Philippines. It anchors its peace education initiatives on the 2006 Executive Order No. 570 “Institutionalizing Peace Education in Basic Education and Teacher Education.”
Meanwhile, Taruc related that since seeing the effects of integrating peace concepts in the school curriculum, he has vowed to replicate this effort, not just in Region XII, but in all of Mindanao.
“This is no longer compliance to the mandate, this is my vocation. Para bang dito na ko tatanda, ito na ang landas na aking tatahakin (It seems that this is where I will grow old, this is what I am destined for). If possible all the schools in the entire Mindanao will be touched and become conscious and sensitive to peace,” he stated.
Testimonies of peace
In Region IX, Lucia Pamplona of Dinas Central Elementary School – SoP reported that peace education was instrumental in preventing rido (clan wars) in their community. Pamplona said that conflict between students in school will usually spark a rido, but in the emergence of peace education, the outlook of students and families have been geared towards peace and understanding.
“I hope that this (peace education) will continue because of the culture of love and understanding that we’ve inculcated in the communities,” Pamplona added.
Commissioner Norma Sharief of the Commission on Higher Education-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (CHED-ARMM) shared that their institution has started a scholarship program called “Rebels Turned Scholars” where children of former rebels or former rebels themselves are offered financial assistance to pursue college education.
On the other hand, Ronald Torres of Mindanao State University-Maguindanao recounted how peace education has extended from the classroom to the community. Torres said that they have been conducting livelihood programs for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and rebel returnees.
Torres likewise mentioned that they have been partnering with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) 6th Infantry Division for conducting community projects for out-of-school youth.
Reyzalde Tan, Deputy Programme Manager of ACT for Peace, explained that the framework of school of peace is not confined in the classroom but it also includes the community.
“OSY (out-of-school youth) activities are part of the approach of extending the culture of peace to the community,” said Tan.
In Region X, Madrasah Focal Person Dr. Shambaeh Usman reported that the Muslims and Christians had a “better relationship” since they implemented peace education.
Usman said that there is an increase in participation among Muslim students in school activities and projects since they now feel a “strong sense of belongingness.”
“Peace education brought recognition of individual differences, better understanding, and respect for individual diversity,” he noted.
Continuing the vision
Day two of the forum focused on formulating plans to sustain the goals of peace education.
Participants agreed that peace education should continue to progress in Mindanao, and would need increased funding and policy support from stakeholders.
“It is in forums like this that we share the vision, we articulate the vision, then influencing the powers that be,” said Happy Raagas, the forum facilitator.
Raagas further encouraged the participants to be hopeful on the prospects of peace education in Mindanao.
“Let’s not feel hopeless, if we give up on these efforts, sino pa ba ang magpapatuloy nito (who else will continue these)? Definitely, to give up now, is to give up on that future. This is actually the foundation to continue what we’re doing,” he said.
The Mindanao Development Authority will now lead the promotion of peace education in Mindanao as the ACT for Peace Programme ends its mandate this May.
To date, there are 61 SOPs scattered all over Mindanao, two of which are in Palawan. #
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
MEDIA ADVISORY: Globe presscon moved
What : Globe Telecom Press Conference
Significant Updates in the Telecom Industry
When : 10 June 2011 (Friday) I 11AM to 2PM
Where : Buffet Palace Restaurant
Victoria Plaza Compound
Davao City
Who : Atty. Rodolfo Salalima
Chief Legal Counsel
Yoly Crisanto
Head, Corporate Communications
Significant Updates in the Telecom Industry
When : 10 June 2011 (Friday) I 11AM to 2PM
Where : Buffet Palace Restaurant
Victoria Plaza Compound
Davao City
Who : Atty. Rodolfo Salalima
Chief Legal Counsel
Yoly Crisanto
Head, Corporate Communications
GPH, MILF join forces to rescue kidnapped Fil-Chinese trader A positive dev’t in peace process - Leonen
Kabuntalan, Maguindanao, May 24 – The government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have joined forces in the 10-day continuous pursuit operations that led to the rescue of Filipino-Chinese businesswoman Angelina Suken Chew Manjique early this morning.
Manjique, owner of Sam’s Restaurant and Bakery in North Upi, Maguindanao, was released by her kidnappers at 4:30 a.m. in Barangay Dadtumeg in this town.
Government of the Philippines (GPH) panel chair Marvic Leonen congratulated the 6th Infantry Division led by Brig. Gen. Rey Ardo, and the MILF for conducting joint operations. “This is a positive development in the peace process,” he said in a statement.
He also lauded the efforts of the joint Coordinating Committee in the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) and the Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG) of the GPH and the MILF for complementing the actions of the military and police.
“However, we still expect the MILF to pursue and arrest the kidnappers who are currently operating in areas dominated by their group,” added Leonen.
Kato's involvement
A very reliable source involved in the operations confirmed that some of the kidnappers of Manjique were identified to be members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) under MILF commander Amiril Umra Kato who broke away to form his own armed group. There are also reports that some commanders belonging to the BIFF attempted to reinforce the kidnappers but were thwarted by the showing of more superior forces.
“Law enforcement operations are still continuing to arrest the perpetrators at the soonest possible time,” he said.
On this, Leonen called on the MILF to take steps in finding “ways and means to discipline Kato for ever attempting to assist the kidnappers.”
Earlier, the panel chair had expressed serious concern over having an MILF breakaway group, considering its grave implications to ceasefire and peace negotiations in general.
Joint CCCH and AHJAG
Manjique was kidnapped on the afternoon of May 14 by five unidentified men and brought to the Liguasan Marsh, an area in Maguindanao inhabited by MILF members.
“Considering that it is an MILF-dominated area, our military and police immediately coordinated with the government CCCH and AHJAG to assist in the rescue operations. Members of our CCCH and AHJAG contacted their MILF counterparts who carried out their own operations,” Leonen recounted.
He also said that the kidnappers were forced to release Manjique on the 10th day in Dadtumeg where she was fetched and brought to a nearby hospital.
“However, the operations do not end here. The government is actively pursuing the perpetrators in order to bring them to justice. We expect the MILF to do their part in pursuing and arresting the kidnappers who are currently operating in their areas,” Leonen stated.
The government panel is set to present its proposal to the MILF on the next round of talks on June 27-28 in Kuala Lumpur. #
Manjique, owner of Sam’s Restaurant and Bakery in North Upi, Maguindanao, was released by her kidnappers at 4:30 a.m. in Barangay Dadtumeg in this town.
Government of the Philippines (GPH) panel chair Marvic Leonen congratulated the 6th Infantry Division led by Brig. Gen. Rey Ardo, and the MILF for conducting joint operations. “This is a positive development in the peace process,” he said in a statement.
He also lauded the efforts of the joint Coordinating Committee in the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) and the Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG) of the GPH and the MILF for complementing the actions of the military and police.
“However, we still expect the MILF to pursue and arrest the kidnappers who are currently operating in areas dominated by their group,” added Leonen.
Kato's involvement
A very reliable source involved in the operations confirmed that some of the kidnappers of Manjique were identified to be members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) under MILF commander Amiril Umra Kato who broke away to form his own armed group. There are also reports that some commanders belonging to the BIFF attempted to reinforce the kidnappers but were thwarted by the showing of more superior forces.
“Law enforcement operations are still continuing to arrest the perpetrators at the soonest possible time,” he said.
On this, Leonen called on the MILF to take steps in finding “ways and means to discipline Kato for ever attempting to assist the kidnappers.”
Earlier, the panel chair had expressed serious concern over having an MILF breakaway group, considering its grave implications to ceasefire and peace negotiations in general.
Joint CCCH and AHJAG
Manjique was kidnapped on the afternoon of May 14 by five unidentified men and brought to the Liguasan Marsh, an area in Maguindanao inhabited by MILF members.
“Considering that it is an MILF-dominated area, our military and police immediately coordinated with the government CCCH and AHJAG to assist in the rescue operations. Members of our CCCH and AHJAG contacted their MILF counterparts who carried out their own operations,” Leonen recounted.
He also said that the kidnappers were forced to release Manjique on the 10th day in Dadtumeg where she was fetched and brought to a nearby hospital.
“However, the operations do not end here. The government is actively pursuing the perpetrators in order to bring them to justice. We expect the MILF to do their part in pursuing and arresting the kidnappers who are currently operating in their areas,” Leonen stated.
The government panel is set to present its proposal to the MILF on the next round of talks on June 27-28 in Kuala Lumpur. #
GPH, MILF join forces to save kidnapped Fil-Chinese trader A positive dev’t in peace process - Leonen
Kabuntalan, Maguindanao, May 24 – The government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have joined forces in the 10-day continuous pursuit operations that led to the rescue of Filipino-Chinese businesswoman Angelina Suken Chew Manjique early this morning.
Manjique, owner of Sam’s Restaurant and Bakery in North Upi, Maguindanao, was released by her kidnappers at 4:30 a.m. in Barangay Dadtumeg in this town.
Government of the Philippines (GPH) panel chair Marvic Leonen congratulated the 6th Infantry Division led by Brig. Gen. Rey Ardo, and the MILF for conducting joint operations. “This is a positive development in the peace process,” he said in a statement.
He also lauded the efforts of the joint Coordinating Committee in the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) and the Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG) of the GPH and the MILF for complementing the actions of the military and police.
“However, we still expect the MILF to pursue and arrest the kidnappers who are currently operating in areas dominated by their group,” added Leonen.
Kato's involvement
A very reliable source involved in the operations confirmed that some of the kidnappers of Manjique were identified to be members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) under MILF commander Amiril Umra Kato who broke away to form his own armed group. There are also reports that some commanders belonging to the BIFF attempted to reinforce the kidnappers but were thwarted by the showing of more superior forces.
“Law enforcement operations are still continuing to arrest the perpetrators at the soonest possible time,” he said.
On this, Leonen called on the MILF to take steps in finding “ways and means to discipline Kato for ever attempting to assist the kidnappers.”
Earlier, the panel chair had expressed serious concern over having an MILF breakaway group, considering its grave implications to ceasefire and peace negotiations in general.
Joint CCCH and AHJAG
Manjique was kidnapped on the afternoon of May 14 by five unidentified men and brought to the Liguasan Marsh, an area in Maguindanao inhabited by MILF members.
“Considering that it is an MILF-dominated area, our military and police immediately coordinated with the government CCCH and AHJAG to assist in the rescue operations. Members of our CCCH and AHJAG contacted their MILF counterparts who carried out their own operations,” Leonen recounted.
He also said that the kidnappers were forced to release Manjique on the 10th day in Dadtumeg where she was fetched and brought to a nearby hospital.
“However, the operations do not end here. The government is actively pursuing the perpetrators in order to bring them to justice. We expect the MILF to do their part in pursuing and arresting the kidnappers who are currently operating in their areas,” Leonen stated.
The government panel is set to present its proposal to the MILF on the next round of talks on June 27-28 in Kuala Lumpur.#
Manjique, owner of Sam’s Restaurant and Bakery in North Upi, Maguindanao, was released by her kidnappers at 4:30 a.m. in Barangay Dadtumeg in this town.
Government of the Philippines (GPH) panel chair Marvic Leonen congratulated the 6th Infantry Division led by Brig. Gen. Rey Ardo, and the MILF for conducting joint operations. “This is a positive development in the peace process,” he said in a statement.
He also lauded the efforts of the joint Coordinating Committee in the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) and the Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG) of the GPH and the MILF for complementing the actions of the military and police.
“However, we still expect the MILF to pursue and arrest the kidnappers who are currently operating in areas dominated by their group,” added Leonen.
Kato's involvement
A very reliable source involved in the operations confirmed that some of the kidnappers of Manjique were identified to be members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) under MILF commander Amiril Umra Kato who broke away to form his own armed group. There are also reports that some commanders belonging to the BIFF attempted to reinforce the kidnappers but were thwarted by the showing of more superior forces.
“Law enforcement operations are still continuing to arrest the perpetrators at the soonest possible time,” he said.
On this, Leonen called on the MILF to take steps in finding “ways and means to discipline Kato for ever attempting to assist the kidnappers.”
Earlier, the panel chair had expressed serious concern over having an MILF breakaway group, considering its grave implications to ceasefire and peace negotiations in general.
Joint CCCH and AHJAG
Manjique was kidnapped on the afternoon of May 14 by five unidentified men and brought to the Liguasan Marsh, an area in Maguindanao inhabited by MILF members.
“Considering that it is an MILF-dominated area, our military and police immediately coordinated with the government CCCH and AHJAG to assist in the rescue operations. Members of our CCCH and AHJAG contacted their MILF counterparts who carried out their own operations,” Leonen recounted.
He also said that the kidnappers were forced to release Manjique on the 10th day in Dadtumeg where she was fetched and brought to a nearby hospital.
“However, the operations do not end here. The government is actively pursuing the perpetrators in order to bring them to justice. We expect the MILF to do their part in pursuing and arresting the kidnappers who are currently operating in their areas,” Leonen stated.
The government panel is set to present its proposal to the MILF on the next round of talks on June 27-28 in Kuala Lumpur.#
Statement of GPH Panel Chair Marvic Leonen on the Rescue of the Kidnapped Filipino-Chinese Trader in Maguindanao
The rescue of kidnapped Filipino-Chinese businesswoman Mrs. Angelina Suken Chew Manjique at 4:30 a.m. today in Barangay Dadtumeg in Kabuntalan, Maguindanao is a positive development in the peace process as forces of the government and the MILF combined efforts during the ten-day pursuit operations.
I congratulate the 6th Infantry Division led by Brig. Gen. Rey Ardo, and the MILF for conducting successful joint operations, as well as the Coordinating Committee in the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) and the Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG) of both parties for complementing the actions of the military and police.
The joint CCCH and AHJAG of the GPH and the MILF have also been instrumental in preventing unnecessary armed encounters between the government and the Moro group while the former was conducting law enforcement operations in an MILF area.
Mrs. Angelina Suken Chew Manjique was kidnapped on May 14 by five unidentified men and brought to the Liguasan Marsh, which is a territory in Maguindanao, occupied by MILF members.
Considering that it is an MILF-dominated area, our military and police immediately coordinated with the government CCCH and AHJAG to assist in the rescue operations. Members of our CCCH and AHJAG contacted their MILF counterparts who carried out their own operations.
On the 10th day, the kidnappers were forced to release Mrs. Angelina Suken Chew Manjique in Dadtumeg where she was fetched and brought to a nearby hospital.
However, the operations do not end here. The government is actively pursuing the perpetrators in order to bring them to justice. We expect the MILF to do their part in pursuing and arresting the kidnappers who are currently operating in their areas.
Meanwhile, I have received reports that some of the kidnappers of Mrs. Angelina Suken Chew Manjique are also members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters of Umra Kato. I am also disturbed by reports that Umra Kato's group had attempted to reinforce and aid the kidnappers while they were being pursued by the Army and the MILF. Fortunately, they were deterred by more superior forces that stood in their way.
We will certainly raise this with the MILF. We urge them to take these actions of elements of Umra Kato seriously. During our last meeting with the MILF, they represented that Kato was still part of the MILF. Lasting peace does not have room for those who do not respect the rights of civilians and put them in harm's way. There should be no safe haven for anyone involved in these nefarious activities.#
I congratulate the 6th Infantry Division led by Brig. Gen. Rey Ardo, and the MILF for conducting successful joint operations, as well as the Coordinating Committee in the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) and the Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG) of both parties for complementing the actions of the military and police.
The joint CCCH and AHJAG of the GPH and the MILF have also been instrumental in preventing unnecessary armed encounters between the government and the Moro group while the former was conducting law enforcement operations in an MILF area.
Mrs. Angelina Suken Chew Manjique was kidnapped on May 14 by five unidentified men and brought to the Liguasan Marsh, which is a territory in Maguindanao, occupied by MILF members.
Considering that it is an MILF-dominated area, our military and police immediately coordinated with the government CCCH and AHJAG to assist in the rescue operations. Members of our CCCH and AHJAG contacted their MILF counterparts who carried out their own operations.
On the 10th day, the kidnappers were forced to release Mrs. Angelina Suken Chew Manjique in Dadtumeg where she was fetched and brought to a nearby hospital.
However, the operations do not end here. The government is actively pursuing the perpetrators in order to bring them to justice. We expect the MILF to do their part in pursuing and arresting the kidnappers who are currently operating in their areas.
Meanwhile, I have received reports that some of the kidnappers of Mrs. Angelina Suken Chew Manjique are also members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters of Umra Kato. I am also disturbed by reports that Umra Kato's group had attempted to reinforce and aid the kidnappers while they were being pursued by the Army and the MILF. Fortunately, they were deterred by more superior forces that stood in their way.
We will certainly raise this with the MILF. We urge them to take these actions of elements of Umra Kato seriously. During our last meeting with the MILF, they represented that Kato was still part of the MILF. Lasting peace does not have room for those who do not respect the rights of civilians and put them in harm's way. There should be no safe haven for anyone involved in these nefarious activities.#
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