MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, May 7 (PIA) -- Candidates vying for posts in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) regional government and congressional seats in the province shared their respective platforms of governance in a candidates’ forum held here on weekend.
Candidates present during the forum were mostly from the Liberal Party. They were incumbent ARMM governor Mujiv Hataman for regional gubernatorial position, Haroun Alrashid Lucman for regional vice-gubernatorial, and Ziaur-Rahman Adiong for the regional the legislative assembly post.
Also present were Mesug Mitchell Manalocon, independent candidate for regional vice-gubernatorial position; Monaoray Saripada, independent candidate for the congressional post in the first district of the province; and Salih Benito, OMPIA party candidate for the congressional post in the second district.
Hataman intends to continue the reform initiatives implemented by his administration in the region focusing on open governance and accountability, peace and security, and socio-economic development.
His running mate, Lucman, expressed support to his programs and also underscored the need for competent vice governor who can step in whenever the governor is not available.
Manalocon, on the other hand, plans for an 'industrialized ARMM' where more income and more job opportunity will be generated for the Bangsamoro. He also wants to develop halal foods and maximize the development of natural resources in the region.
Adiong talked about strengthening the Madaris system saying that every public school in the region should have Ustadz who will be receiving salaries not allowances.
Meanwhile, Saripada said she decided to run so that she can help and support the Framework on Bangsamoro while Benito said he will promote and improve Islamic education system should he be elected.
The two-day forum, held at Social Hall of the 103rd Infantry Brigade in Kampo Ranao, was spearheaded by Citizens CARE in partnership with Task Force Kasalimbago.
Salic Ibrahim, provincial chairperson of the Citizens-Care, said the forum was aimed to help the public choose the right and responsible leaders.
We have observed in the previous elections that voters choose their leaders based on the influence of their friends and families, as well as clan votes and candidates money.
He said the Citizens-CARE and the Task Force Kasalimbago wanted this scenario to change by helping the voters decide based on the platforms of the candidates and through continuous voters education.
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