MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, May 22 (PIA) --- The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) has encouraged the traditional leaders of the royal houses in Lanao to play an active role in the peace process.
OPAPP Undersecretary Maria Cleofe “Gettie” Sandoval said the Sultanate is a valuable partner in the journey toward the fulfilment of peace in the proposed Bangsamoro region.
“Kaya’t nananawagan ako sa inyo, mga tradisyonal na pinuno ng Sultanato ng Lanao, nawa’y patuloy tayong magtulungan upang mabigyan ng katuparan ang ating pangarap sa tunay at wagas na kapayapaan. (So I call upon you, the traditional leaders of the Sultanate of Lanao, may we continue to work together to fulfill our dream of real and genuine peace), she said during the 1st anniversary celebration of the Federation of the Royal Sultanate of Lanao (FEROSULA) held at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall on May 15.
Sandoval, who led the oath-taking and induction ceremony of the FEROSULA members, also cited that achieving peace is expected to bring prosperity and better future for the Bangsamoro, Mindanao and the entire country.
Despite the challenges and barriers, she said the fight for a lasting peace will succeed if everyone will work together hand-in-hand.
“We shall succeed as we remain committed to the vision of shared peace and shared prosperity for all,” she added.
FEROSULA President and Sultan sa Pagayawan Macmod Dalidig said the Federation was established a year ago by the men from the Sultanate of Pagayawan, Sultanate of Ditsaan Ramain, Sultanate of Amanga Didagen, and Sultanate of Marawi under the advisorial guidance Provincial Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr.
As FEROSULA President, he expressed thanks to President Benigno S. Aquino III for answering the call of the Bangsamoro for peace and development in the Bangsamoro homeland.
He said the recent signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro was a manifestation of the government’s sincerity to bring peace and development in the Bangsamoro homeland.
“I agree with President Aquino when he said that the ARMM is a failed experiment. Many of the people who feel that there is no way out will continue to articulate their grievances through the barrel of a gun. We cannot change this without structural reform,” he further said.
Thus, he urged his fellow Sultans to support the peace agreement and the Basic Law and further unite to strengthen, promote, and preserve their cultural heritage. (APB/PIA-10)
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