“PADAYON, KALILINTAD!”
(This position paper was sent and being circulated in email from our colleagues in Mindanao).
POSITION PAPER
“PADAYON, KALILINTAD!”
A CALL FOR PEACE AND HUMANITARIAN PROTECTION
The present conflict between the Government of the Republic of Philippines (GRP) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has displaced more than 700,000 innocent people who continue to suffer in misery, hunger and unsecured lives. The conflict has left millions of people in emotional distress and uncertainty, and has caused damage to properties, structure, investments and previous efforts of communities to rebuild a broken land.
It is a cycle of war and continuous armed conflict which threatens to rip apart our families and communities that we want to STOP NOW!
Hear the VOICES of our women and men, our TRIBE, our PEOPLE, our CHILDREN. RESUME PEACE TALKS AND PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS!
We are a community-based alliance of peace advocates represented by the Sindaw ko Kalilintad coming from different cultural identities and backgrounds in Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat who yearn for PEACE in our lands;
We condemn the continuous violations of human rights experienced by our Muslim, Christian and Lumad brothers and sisters;
We condemn the massive displacement, innocent killing of people caught in the crossfire, burning of houses and the irreparable damage wrought upon victims who are crying for peace;
We are alarmed by the growing incidences of kidnapping and harassment of those who sacrifice their lives as they continue to work for humanitarian protection and we urge the authorities to immediately get to the root and act on this problem;
We do not want another “All-out-War” to happen! We seek to sustain the peaceful initiatives that we have collectively woven together!
We believe that a hundred times of peace talks are better than a day of battle. Together with other peace-loving individuals and groups, we therefore appeal for a resumption of the peace talks. We call on the newly composed GRP-panel to build on the gains of the peace process and pursue in-depth analysis and study of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Ancestral Domain. We also call on the MILF to be open to a more thorough and inclusive discourse on the issues surrounding the MOA-AD which should reflect the diverse voices of the many ethnic groups whose identities seek to be recognized in the continuing pursuit of self-determination.
THIS IS OUR CALL. CEASEFIRE, LISTEN AND NEGOTIATE. PEACE IS THE ONLY WAY.
Fiesta Cotabato Restaurant and Pensionne House, Cotabato City
28 January 2009
ORIGINAL SIGNED.
1. Hadji Quirino Oranto BOD Chairperson – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
2. Amina Pualas President – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
3. Hadji Casim Zaman President – IFABN
4. Taha Diron President – BMPDI
5. Abdalawi “Allan” Pagrangan President – BUA
6. Bedis Kudarat President – IDBM
7. Nestor Empal President – SMMMI
8. Hamza Oranto President – CTFOI
9. Desdemona Oranto Chairperson – LIKHAAN Mindanaw
10. Edilberto Villaruel Mindanao Coordinator – CO Multiversity
11. Jessie Tiwan Tribal Council – Titulok, Bagumbayan
12. Noeme Dignadice Treasurer – DRTPFI
13. Omar Anting Brgy Chairman – Bayanga Norte, Matanog
14. Madid Sampiano Brgy Chairman – Barorao, Balabagan
15. Isabelita Dignadice President – TPWO – DRTPFI
16. Zenaida Mohamad President – BLKM
17. Bashit Imam Vice President – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
18. Hermelinda Loreno Secretary – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
19. Jimmy Tribiana BOD Member –Sindaw ko Kalilintad
20. Moamar Acbar SB Member – Municipality of Kapatagan
21. Hashimion Aratuc Vice President – BMPDI
22. Mudzaime Habib President – IDBM Youth
23. Princess Jasmin Pagrangan Secretary – LIKHAAN Mindanaw
24. Romie Guialil BOD Member – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
25. Nor-ain Anting Treasurer – IFABN
26. Fatima Baulo BOD Member – IFABN
27. Omar Abas BOD Member – SMMMI
28. Wilma Pagrangan BUA Women’s Organization
29. Salama Oranto Secretary – CTFOI
30. Luminog Dipatuan Chairman of the Board – IFABN
31. Saidamen Sabino President – IFABN Youth Organization
32. Fatima Macasasa Manager – CTFOI Consumer Cooperative
33. Macapando Oranto BOD Member – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
34. Arlan Norodin Secretary – BUA
35. Capsa Aminodin President – Bangsabae
36. Norma Ansao Vice President – BUA
37. Dima Mama SB Secretary – Kapatagan
38. Sultan Ali Omar BOD Member – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
39. Sino Bara SB Member – Kapatagan
40. Guiaria Maulana President – IDBM Women’s Organization
41. Agrifina Ayob Business Manager – IBDM
42. Kash Lauto Project Officer – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
43. Pilot Abas BOD Member – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
44. Noemi Pimentel RDO – CO Multiversity
45. Farida Ambang BUA Women’s Organization
46. Rocman Abdul Racman BOD Member – BMPDI
47. Moslemin Abas CO – CO Multiversity (Buldon)
48. Elizabeth Gallardo CO Trainer – CO Multiversity
49. Malik Adil CO – CO Multiversity (Barira)
50. Madette Gardiola – Virola Freelance Consultant
51. Jacquiline Arat CO – CO Multiversity (Matanog)
52. Jo-annee Lopez CO – CO Multiversity (Kapatagan)
53. Badrudin Guiadel CO – CO Multiversity (Bagumbayan)
54. Adah Masukat CO – CO Multiversity (Balabagan)
____________________________
Edilberto "EVHOY" B. Villaruel
Mindanao Coordinator
Community Organizers Multiversity (CO Multiversity)
Sampaguita Rm. MTRC Bldg., DMSF Cmpd. Bajada, Davao City
(082) 2258763
MAIN Office:
18 Marunong St., Barangay Central Quezon City
(632) 9220246/9270794
POSITION PAPER
“PADAYON, KALILINTAD!”
A CALL FOR PEACE AND HUMANITARIAN PROTECTION
The present conflict between the Government of the Republic of Philippines (GRP) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has displaced more than 700,000 innocent people who continue to suffer in misery, hunger and unsecured lives. The conflict has left millions of people in emotional distress and uncertainty, and has caused damage to properties, structure, investments and previous efforts of communities to rebuild a broken land.
It is a cycle of war and continuous armed conflict which threatens to rip apart our families and communities that we want to STOP NOW!
Hear the VOICES of our women and men, our TRIBE, our PEOPLE, our CHILDREN. RESUME PEACE TALKS AND PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS!
We are a community-based alliance of peace advocates represented by the Sindaw ko Kalilintad coming from different cultural identities and backgrounds in Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat who yearn for PEACE in our lands;
We condemn the continuous violations of human rights experienced by our Muslim, Christian and Lumad brothers and sisters;
We condemn the massive displacement, innocent killing of people caught in the crossfire, burning of houses and the irreparable damage wrought upon victims who are crying for peace;
We are alarmed by the growing incidences of kidnapping and harassment of those who sacrifice their lives as they continue to work for humanitarian protection and we urge the authorities to immediately get to the root and act on this problem;
We do not want another “All-out-War” to happen! We seek to sustain the peaceful initiatives that we have collectively woven together!
We believe that a hundred times of peace talks are better than a day of battle. Together with other peace-loving individuals and groups, we therefore appeal for a resumption of the peace talks. We call on the newly composed GRP-panel to build on the gains of the peace process and pursue in-depth analysis and study of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Ancestral Domain. We also call on the MILF to be open to a more thorough and inclusive discourse on the issues surrounding the MOA-AD which should reflect the diverse voices of the many ethnic groups whose identities seek to be recognized in the continuing pursuit of self-determination.
THIS IS OUR CALL. CEASEFIRE, LISTEN AND NEGOTIATE. PEACE IS THE ONLY WAY.
Fiesta Cotabato Restaurant and Pensionne House, Cotabato City
28 January 2009
ORIGINAL SIGNED.
1. Hadji Quirino Oranto BOD Chairperson – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
2. Amina Pualas President – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
3. Hadji Casim Zaman President – IFABN
4. Taha Diron President – BMPDI
5. Abdalawi “Allan” Pagrangan President – BUA
6. Bedis Kudarat President – IDBM
7. Nestor Empal President – SMMMI
8. Hamza Oranto President – CTFOI
9. Desdemona Oranto Chairperson – LIKHAAN Mindanaw
10. Edilberto Villaruel Mindanao Coordinator – CO Multiversity
11. Jessie Tiwan Tribal Council – Titulok, Bagumbayan
12. Noeme Dignadice Treasurer – DRTPFI
13. Omar Anting Brgy Chairman – Bayanga Norte, Matanog
14. Madid Sampiano Brgy Chairman – Barorao, Balabagan
15. Isabelita Dignadice President – TPWO – DRTPFI
16. Zenaida Mohamad President – BLKM
17. Bashit Imam Vice President – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
18. Hermelinda Loreno Secretary – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
19. Jimmy Tribiana BOD Member –Sindaw ko Kalilintad
20. Moamar Acbar SB Member – Municipality of Kapatagan
21. Hashimion Aratuc Vice President – BMPDI
22. Mudzaime Habib President – IDBM Youth
23. Princess Jasmin Pagrangan Secretary – LIKHAAN Mindanaw
24. Romie Guialil BOD Member – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
25. Nor-ain Anting Treasurer – IFABN
26. Fatima Baulo BOD Member – IFABN
27. Omar Abas BOD Member – SMMMI
28. Wilma Pagrangan BUA Women’s Organization
29. Salama Oranto Secretary – CTFOI
30. Luminog Dipatuan Chairman of the Board – IFABN
31. Saidamen Sabino President – IFABN Youth Organization
32. Fatima Macasasa Manager – CTFOI Consumer Cooperative
33. Macapando Oranto BOD Member – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
34. Arlan Norodin Secretary – BUA
35. Capsa Aminodin President – Bangsabae
36. Norma Ansao Vice President – BUA
37. Dima Mama SB Secretary – Kapatagan
38. Sultan Ali Omar BOD Member – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
39. Sino Bara SB Member – Kapatagan
40. Guiaria Maulana President – IDBM Women’s Organization
41. Agrifina Ayob Business Manager – IBDM
42. Kash Lauto Project Officer – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
43. Pilot Abas BOD Member – Sindaw ko Kalilintad
44. Noemi Pimentel RDO – CO Multiversity
45. Farida Ambang BUA Women’s Organization
46. Rocman Abdul Racman BOD Member – BMPDI
47. Moslemin Abas CO – CO Multiversity (Buldon)
48. Elizabeth Gallardo CO Trainer – CO Multiversity
49. Malik Adil CO – CO Multiversity (Barira)
50. Madette Gardiola – Virola Freelance Consultant
51. Jacquiline Arat CO – CO Multiversity (Matanog)
52. Jo-annee Lopez CO – CO Multiversity (Kapatagan)
53. Badrudin Guiadel CO – CO Multiversity (Bagumbayan)
54. Adah Masukat CO – CO Multiversity (Balabagan)
____________________________
Edilberto "EVHOY" B. Villaruel
Mindanao Coordinator
Community Organizers Multiversity (CO Multiversity)
Sampaguita Rm. MTRC Bldg., DMSF Cmpd. Bajada, Davao City
(082) 2258763
MAIN Office:
18 Marunong St., Barangay Central Quezon City
(632) 9220246/9270794
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