MILF, NOT CONGRESS, DELAYING PEACE PROCESS!

With their decision not to make public their investigation report into the Mamasapano massacre of the SAF 44, there’s no more question that the MILF is the one delaying the peace process and the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and not the Senate or the House of Representatives.

Like our Muslim brothers and sisters, all of us want lasting peace in Mindanao.  But that peace must be with truth, transparency and justice. It must be peace the way it should be, and not how the MILF wants it to be. In fairness to our congressmen and senators, that’s their job and that’s exactly what they’re trying to ensure. But how can we know the whole truth if the MILF will not come out with the results of their own investigation? Are they trying to hide something?

We, the people, are the ones who will pay for the tens of billions of pesos the MILF will get for their Bangsamoro region. So we have all the right to know the results of their supposed own probe. Or what kind and how extensive was their investigation, that is if they indeed conducted one at all.

Otherwise, we’re not their treasurers from whom they can get money anytime without having to explain where they’ll spend it

And let’s not forget, my countrymen, that the MILF has categorically declared that they will not surrender the killers of the SAF 44. Add to all these their refusal to return the guns, equipment and personal belongings of our fallen heroes which were stolen from them after they were killed. Remember, only 16 cannibalized firearms and one cellular phone from the SAF 44 have been returned so far by the MILF. For all we know, the still missing weapons and personal possessions of the SAF 44 may contain clues which can help unravel the whole truth about their slaughter.

Anyway you look at it, the acts of the MILF do not show any sincerity on their part as partners in the peace process. But PNoy’s government is moving heaven and earth to have the BBL passed by the Senate and the House as soon as possible.

Why? Your guess is as good as mine, guys. 30