Palace eyes help of Sweden, Blair on peace negotiations with MILF

by | Sep 1, 2008 | Headlines, National News

Malacanang is eyeing the possibility of enlisting the help of United Kingdom through former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Sweden in the peace negotiations with the seccessionist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo made this announcement saying that that the recent attacks by rogue MILF elements in North Cotabato, Saranggani and Lanao del Norte have highlighted the need to seek the assistance of various sectors, including the international community, in ending the decades-old conflict in Mindanao.

She said both Sweden and the United Kingdom, through Blair, have wide experiences in negotiations with rebel groups.

“Actually Tony Blair is willing to come to help us because he played a very strong part in the negotiations with Northern Ireland, while Sweden on the other hand is helping the Philippines in its disarmament, demobilization, rehabilitation (DDR) efforts ” the President said.

According to the President, the government and the MILF peace panels should have more consultations, and “authentic dialogues with the people in the communities” in the affected areas.

“These dialogues with the communities will be centered on ending all forms of armed rebellion in the country,” Arroyo stressed.

By talking directly to the people, she said, “we aim to generate a national consensus against armed struggle as a means of achieving political and social change.” (PIA/Bohol)

Pilipinas magpakitabang sa Britanya, Sweden sa “Pagpakigsulti” sa MILF

by | Aug 28, 2008 | Headlines, National News

TUNGOD sa mga kasinatian sa Britanya ug Sweden sa pagpakigsabot sa mga rebeldeng bahan, gilantaw sa malakantang karon nga mangayo ug tabang gikan sa international community aron itisok ug balik ang liso sa kalinaw sa Mindanao.

Kini gibutyag ni Presidente Gloria Macapagal Arroyo samtang napakita na ang mas dinaliang panginahanglan sa pagtapos na sa kagubot sa Mindanao.

Matud sa Presidente, si Tony Blair andam motabang human sa iyang dako nga parte sa pakigsabot tali sa mga rebelde sa Northern Ireland.

Sa laing bahin ang Sweden kasamtangang nakig-alayon sa nasud sa pagpatahan sa mga armas, pagkapanaug sa mga rebelde ug sa pagpahiuli sa mga kominidad nga nagun-ob sa armadong panagbangi. (rachiu/PIA)