Friday, September 05, 2008 Speak out: Peace process must be concluded By ..
(This statement of solidarity was read by Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao, Institute for Solidarity in Asia or ISA founding chairman, during the closing ceremony of the ISA Investment Forum on Aug. 29, 2008 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza.)
We call on all sectors of Philippine society to support and cooperate with one another to keep our nation whole and our people one.
We anchor all our nation building initiatives and processes on truth and justice.
We are committed to all-out-peace and development in all parts of our country and particularly in Mindanao.
We are in solidarity with all sectors, particularly the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), in the campaign to remove all obstacles to the peace and development process.
We condemn the carnage perpetuated by lawless groups in Lanao and other provinces of Mindanao.
We applaud the firm resolve of the government to hasten the arrest of lawless Moro Islamic Lineration Front (MILF) groups led by Commanders Kato and Bravo on whose heads a reward of P10 million is on offer.
We support the AFP in dedicating troops in support of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in maintaining peace and order in Mindanao.
We make a strong appeal to all our compatriots to avoid any initiatives such as the creation of vigilante groups.
We should leave to our AFP and PNP the exclusive duty of securing peace and maintaining order.
We want the peace process to be brought to a successful conclusion.
With transparency and solidarity, we should all pull together to address problems and confront criminal actions that are standing on the way of concluding the peace process.
