Bangsamoro Basic Law ambiguity

Widely regarded that armed struggle of moros started because of Jabidah massacre in 1968 during Marcos regime. The question is, who have never experienced the cruelty of the regime? Not only Moros experienced that right? Jabidah massacre with the number of victims ranging from 14 to 68 is regarded but it’s just tiny fraction as the dictator was accountable for murdered more than 3,500 people throughout the archipelago. These moros also say that they are treated unfairly by the government in terms of welfare and development of their area. Another question is, are they see some other Filipinos in the country who live much worse than they have. We are all living in a poor country and we are all suffering from scourge of poverty, moros!

Groups of these armed moros which mayhem the government were sprouted like a mushrooms claiming that they represent muslim sector.  Mindanao is no longer the single entity that it was in the days of intense secessionist rebellions in the 1970s. The very reason the rebels themselves have failed to unify, splintering into groups over the decades, has had to do with their ethnic differences. Giving the power of autonomy to the MILF, which is largely Maguindanaon, does not quite make the Tausugs of Sulu happy. And what of the Maranaos, the Iranuns, the Samas and Badjaus, and the other marginalized non-Muslim tribes?

For the sake of ‘peace’, the government sat on the negotiating table with the MILF (currently dominant moro group) to negotiate and came out with so called, Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). If we read the provision under this law, it merely against the Philippine Constitution and unfair to the other sectors living in the country. BANGSAMORO is most likely HAMAS in Israel. This jihadist groups follow the same manner on how to get what they want,  so do not be deceived, this BBL will only strengthen that MILF forces. One day, it swallows the whole nation as a whole. Hamas demand: own head, own rules, own soldier, own police, own territories (Gaza). The same with MILF demand, BBL agreement: own rules, own soldier, own police, own territory (Mindanao), own head. Think about it, if BBL is implemented, it's just like we are in Israel . Israel granted Hamas took over Gaza as they cry for peace. Government of Israel thought peace is achievable if they would give to HAMAS, but it was mistake, it made the country more complicated and miserable. What happened was it just strengthen the Hamas to the point that could no longer control by Israeli government. We are next to Israel or Belguim if we allow MILF to have power in Mindanao. Because MILF is not crying for peace, what they cry is for power not only to dominate region but also all over our nation later. The dangerous of it is, they are using religion to get their muslim symphatizers . They are like HAMAS leaders use Islam to rule over the region and later our whole nation, it is not only deceiving ideology and beliefs, it is also a political reign.

Filipinos have different ancestral origin. Original Muslims in Mindanao were traders from Borneo in 14th century settled in some region in Mindanao and now on they claiming it's their ancestral domain. Is this mean, even ancient Chinese traders who settled here in Philippines can also claim an ancestral domain? Speaking of Tsinoys, as of today, there are many chinese or tsinoys live peacefully throughout the country which have roots way back then. Don’t be misinformed, muslims habitants are not original in Mindanao. before muslims, several tribes were there, BLA’AN, T’BOLI, TAGAKAULO, BAGOBO at SUBANEN. So these moro armed groups should stop their illusion that Mindanao or region in Mindanao is muslims’ ancestral domain as what these bandits claiming for. Another thing, who wants war? Philippines archepelago with 7107 islands have being recognize by international entities as a single nation with unitary system of government. Government that is made of consolidated thoughts of Filipino people for the people living in 7107 islands. The Malacañang, the Senate, the Congress, are open to everyone who wants to serve. Muslim sector is free to choose representatives, or leaders which can push through their special interests, if ever ain't seen by other legislators. We came from different ethnic group, tribes, sectors, but an unconvinced sector chose to hold guns, mayhem the government to form autonomous government. Is this people indeed doesn't want war? Another thing, do MILF represent Filipino muslims? This is a big NO! They just represents themselves for their self-interest.

If the MILF was ever sincere in pursuing the peace process, it should not be offering a handshake in one hand and holding a gun with the other. Enough with the circus, If they want peace, they are free to embrace the country's existing laws. Surrender their firearms and have a decent peaceful life. Be a civilized productive citizen. Philippine Gov "t law does not discriminate anyone.

To the MILF, how can you represent yourself as the voice of the Muslims even when you can not silence the breakaway groups that also speak the same language you do: violence? How can you be the  representative of the Muslims in the peace process when you cannot even extract and differentiate yourself from those of the enemies of peace?

We must thank the 44 SAF commandos who sacrificed their lives not just for neutralizing one of the two notorious terrorists but we must thank them more for awakening our legislators in the loopholes of the BBL and what kind of people are our government dealing with.

#junkBBL