President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo stressed that all peace talks should now be focused within the framework of Disarmament, Demobilization and Rehabilitation (DDR).
According to the President, government will deal with any armed group only under this framework.
She made clear that DDR is a new of showing the direction the government will take for lasting peace and not through the use of arms and force. Any use of force does not entitle them to represent the people but rather are accountable to the people and government for all their actions, the president added.
The government has already sent a notice to the MILF rejecting their cause through arm struggle. (PIA/Bohol)