Ganassi, Lanao del Sur (4 November) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo yesterday assured that peace negotiations with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will soon resume.
In an interview held here, the Chief Executive disclosed that she asked Ambassador Rafael Seguis to go around and talk to the people of Mindanao to find out their real sentiments so that when he sits down in the negotiating panel, he will have something to work on with the MILF.
Presidential Adviser for Peace Process Secretary Annabelle T. Abaya, in that same interview, also revealed the overall roadmap for peace in Mindanao.
She said that what Mindanao needs is a comprehensive and holistic approach that includes social engagements, authentic dialogues and consultations with the communities.
Just recently, the President committed to look into the result of the dialogues and consultations in the local communities in Mindanao initiated by Konsult Mindanaw, a project commissioned by the Bishop Ulama Conference.
Secretary Abaya further disclosed that the government is also reviewing the 1996 peace agreement with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF).
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