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ANAK MINDANAO REPRESENTATIVE JOINS GRP-MNLF TRIPARTITE MEETING
February 14, 2008
Anak Mindanao Representative Mujiv S. Hataman is currently in Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey, as part of the Philippine delegation to the Second Tripartite Meeting between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro National Liberation Front.
Facilitated by the Organization of Islamic Conference, the meeting is part of the on-going Review of the Implementation of the 1996 GRP-MNLF Peace Agreement.
Hataman said this meeting is vital to the peace process. “Just because an Agreement is already reached and signed does not mean that the process has ended. It has been 12 years since the GRP- MNLF Final Peace Agreement but peace remain elusive in Mindanao, particularly in the Muslim areas,” he said.
"There is a need to constantly review the provisions and terms of implementation of the said Peace Agreement, especially in the light of current developments. The issues are constantly evolving, the parties to the agreement must seek to tailor what has been agreed twelve years ago, to address the realities of today," the Muslim solon said.
With Rep. Mujiv Hataman are Rep. Yusop M. Jikiri of First District of Sulu and Chairman of the House Special Committee on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, members of the MNLF Negotiating Panel and Representatives of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP).
SULU MASSACRE
PRESS RELEASE on the SULU 'MASSACRE' February 6, 2008
“Despicable, loathsome, ruthless…” These were the words of Anak Mindanao Representative Mujiv S. Hataman on the latest tragedy in the province of Sulu , particularly in the coastal town of Maimbung , which claimed the lives of a 4-year old child, Marisa Payian, 9 year old Wedme Lahim, teenagers Alnalyn Lahim, 15 and Sulayman Hakob, 17. Three other civilians were also killed, Kirah Lahim, 45; Eldisim Lahim, 43 and Narcia Abon, 24. A certain Pfc. Ibnul Wahid of the Army's 6th Infantry Division who was said to be on vacation was also killed.
Reports quoted Sulu Anti-Terror task force Commander Maj. Gen. Ruben Rafael claiming that it was a legitimate encounter, a clash between the military troops and Jema’ah Islamiyah, as the former was searching for kidnapped trader Rosalie Lao.
Hataman however lamented that whatever the purpose of the military or the reason for the encounter was, it still does not justify the death of innocent civilians. “Walang anumang dahilan o rason, lalong-lalo na ang mga sundalo na dapat sana’y tagapagtanggol ng sambayanan, upang pumatay ng mga inosenteng sibilyan, lalong-lalo na ng mga bata!” Hataman said.
“The military also cannot fool us by saying that these civilians were probably caught in the crossfire. For heaven’s sake, we are talking of eight people here, four of whom are minors. Are they saying that these eight people all stood between them and whoever it was they were fighting? Besides, it is their responsibility to ensure that there will be no civilian casualties. This alibi only serves as a self-confession by the military on how reckless their soldiers are,” Hataman further said.
The Muslim representative also doubted the other theory of the military that the casualties were victims of an encounter between warring families. “Although Sulu had its share of clan conflicts, the concept of Rido is not as prevalent in the Tausog culture as it is in other Moro ethnic groups. Moreover, in the interviews by news reporters, the families of the victims who witnessed what we now call massacre, identified the soldiers as perpetrators,” he said.
Hataman has filed a House Resolution seeking for an urgent investigation of this latest incident in Sulu.
“There are reports that the military will be conducting an investigation on this incident, however, given the conflicting theories presented by the military, the witnesses and the provincial government, we believe that there is a need for an independent House investigation. I hereby call on and enjoin my colleagues in the House of Representatives to support this urgent Resolution and give justice to the victims of this Sulu tragedy, especially the innocent children,” Hataman said.
Anak Mindanao Representative Mujiv S. Hataman turned over a one million worth Multi-Purpose Hall to the Islamic Supreme Council of Ipil, located at the Bangkiruhan, Ipil, Sibugay Province.
The Project turn-over cum Inauguration of the said Multi-Purpose Hall, held last January 20, 2008 was also attended by Sibugay PAHRO Musaril Daligdigan and Board Member Wilfredo Sanggayan, who also sits at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Sibugay as Representative of the Indigenous People of the province.
“Malaki ang aming pasasalamat sa Anak Mindanao, lalo na kay Congressman Mujiv Hataman sa pagtugon sa aming kahilingan na magkaroon ng Multi-Purpose Hall. Isa itong malaking tulong at simbolo ng pagpapahalaga para sa aming mga Lumad,” said Hon. Sanggayan.
Hataman said this meeting is vital to the peace process. “Just because an Agreement is already reached and signed does not mean that the process has ended. It has been 12 years since the GRP- MNLF Final Peace Agreement but peace remain elusive in Mindanao, particularly in the Muslim areas,” he said.
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