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Lumagda ng manifesto ang 57 kongresista para tutulan ang isinusulong ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na iihiwalay ang Mindanao.
Nabatid na sa nasabing bilang, 53 mambabatas na nanggaling sa Mindanao, tatlong kinatawan ng party-list, at isang miyembro ng Kamara mula sa Visayas, na pawang tumatangging tumugon sa mga panawagan para sa paghihiwalay sa Mindanao at lumagda sa Unified Manifesto for National Integrity and Development.
“We signed the manifesto as one voice, one nation, rejecting all calls for the secession of Mindanao. We will not be a party to an unconstitutional proposal to break the territorial integrity of the Philippines. We make our intentions known, as Mindanao lawmakers,” ayon kay Lanao del Norte 1st District Rep. Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo, isa sa lumagda at chairman ng House Committee on Muslim Affairs.
Nanawagan sina Duterte at Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez para sa isang independiyenteng Mindanao, na umani ng napakaraming batikos mula sa napakaraming sektor sa Pilipinas.
“We, the elected representatives of Mindanao in the House of Representatives, firmly oppose the calls for the secession of Mindanao from the Republic of the Philippines. Our stance is deeply rooted in our belief in national unity, the power of inclusive development, and the promise of a peaceful, progressive future for all Filipinos, including the indigenous people of Mindanao,” ayon sa manifesto.
“Mindanao’s vibrant cultural diversity represents the nation’s broader principle of unity in diversity. We stand for fostering understanding and collaboration across all communities within the framework of the Republic, enriching our shared national identity and heritage,” dagdag pa nito.
Kinilala ng mga mambabatas ang kritikal na papel ng Mindanao sa pambansang ekonomiya, na may pagpapahalaga sa mga makabuluhang hakbang na ginawa ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. upang unahin ang pag-unlad ng rehiyon.
“His administration’s focus on enhancing infrastructure, agricultural revitalization, and economic empowerment in Mindanao is pivotal. These efforts aim to ensure that progress reaches every corner of Mindanao, contributing to the nation’s overall growth and stability,” nakasaad pa sa manifesto.
“Our pursuit of peace and security is aligned with the government’s commitment to reconciliation and the empowerment of the BARMM. We believe that lasting peace is achieved through dialogue, mutual respect, and inclusive governance, under the banner of our sovereign nation,” anila.
Anila, ang mga hamon na kinakaharap ng Mindanao at ng buong bansa ay humihiling ng sama-samang pagkilos at magkakasamang responsibilidad.
“We commend the Marcos administration’s dedication to addressing disparities and fostering a more inclusive development model. These initiatives reinforce our conviction that the aspirations of Mindanaoans for autonomy, recognition and development can be realized more effectively within the context of a united and sovereign Philippines,” sabi pa ng mga ito.
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