More than 200 fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front have completed the basic military training in preparation for peace and order duties in Muslim communities of the newly-created Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
BARMM Budget and Management chief Eduard Guerra said the graduation of the 219 MILF fighters after 26 days of training is another momentous event in the history of the Bangsamoro Peace Process.
“You are now part of history as you will be the first batch of JPST to be deployed where you will be joining your comrades from the PNP and contingents from the army,” said Guerra.
“I am really impressed. This is beyond my expectations. You really persevered in your training. You keep that perseverance and patience in your hearts and minds,” he added.
Following the successful plebiscite last year, the government and the MILF is not shifting towards normalization process as part of the implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro which the government and the MILF signed in 2014. (Aaron Recuenco)
