MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, March 1 (PIA) -- The Philippine Army (PA) fully supports the peace process with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and hopes for its success to achieve lasting peace in Mindanao.
This was expressed by Major General Emmanuel Bautista, commanding general of the PA, during his recent visit to the 103rd Infantry (Haribon) Brigade.
He said the intention is to abandon the armed struggle in Southern Philippines and reach a negotiated political settlement because the people in Mindanao are longing for peace and for development.
He added that when internal security issues are finally resolved the army can go back to its traditional role of preparing for the defense of the country against external threats.
Bautista arrived in Kampo Ranao on Tuesday to personally check the conditions of the Haribon troopers and find out how they can be supported in pursuit to the campaign on Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP).
The IPSP or “Oplan Bayanihan” is the counter-insurgency strategy that emphasizes winning the peace, not just defeating the enemy, as the primary focus in the conduct of military operations
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