Body language is very important. One photo can say it all.
When I asked one MILF sympathizer whether he had seen this photo, he answered yes. "Why did Murad not face the Philippine flag?" I asked. He replied, "We have our own flag."
That photo was not only disrespectful. It was a clear indication the MILF considers its Bangsamoro state as not being part of the Philippines.
The MILF is playing with the Aquino government until it gets its BBL and the billions of pesos promised under it. The sad part is the president and his peace adviser Deles are too stupid to see they are being taken for a ride. The sad part is some in Congress are equally stupid they merely follow a stupid president. They will all be liable for treason when the Republic is dismembered. - Jose Alejandrino
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| Comprehensive Agreement on Bangsamoro was signed at Malacañang in March 27, 2014 as witnessed by leaders and members of MILF and the Philippine government, as well as by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, whose country served as the third-party negotiator in the peace talks. |
Now let's take a look at Rafael Alunan III's article:
Take a good look. Do you think for one moment that this fellow will follow the law and the constitution, even if he says so? It looks like he's displaying for all to see that he's not a Filipino in his heart and mind. And these two on the right believe the MILF's kitman and taqqiya.
And now we hear they're aspiring for a Nobel Peace Prize. They must really be out of their blooming minds to dream of such a reward when the road is littered with the debris of their flawed premises, lack of inclusion and lack of transparency tantamount to gross mishandling of the peace process!
The failure of the peace process they designed and executed lies squarely on their doorsteps. And the BBL that they cannot sell to the Filipino people is as good as dead on the water.
Peace talks with sincere partners, and third party peace brokers that are not conflicted like Malaysia, is essential for the long-term growth and development not just of the Philippines but of the entire southern region of ASEAN.
As for this nonsense called BBL, which will only benefit Malaysia and the global jihadist movement, the smart thing to do is to respect and reinforce local and regional autonomy with quality choices of leaders, policies and programs to benefit all Filipinos, with no one left behind.
Improving our quality of politics requires a "whole-of-nation" approach. It is everyone's responsibility to build and nurture it daily to transform ourselves into a nation worthy of our children and the respect of both friend and foe.
Anyone who does not believe in freedom, democracy, local and regional autonomy under one flag, one heart and one soul, can move to Malaysia or anywhere else where Al Qaeda, ISIS and like-minded jihadists roam murderously in the name of the global caliphate they lust for and wish to install in oceans of blood.
In such a case where we are confronted with a life or death situation as individuals, communities or as a nation, we will fight to the last drop of THEIR blood. Are we clear?
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...and Flashback to September 2014 with ISIS flag in Marawi mosque.
And now we hear they're aspiring for a Nobel Peace Prize. They must really be out of their blooming minds to dream of such a reward when the road is littered with the debris of their flawed premises, lack of inclusion and lack of transparency tantamount to gross mishandling of the peace process!
The failure of the peace process they designed and executed lies squarely on their doorsteps. And the BBL that they cannot sell to the Filipino people is as good as dead on the water.
Peace talks with sincere partners, and third party peace brokers that are not conflicted like Malaysia, is essential for the long-term growth and development not just of the Philippines but of the entire southern region of ASEAN.
As for this nonsense called BBL, which will only benefit Malaysia and the global jihadist movement, the smart thing to do is to respect and reinforce local and regional autonomy with quality choices of leaders, policies and programs to benefit all Filipinos, with no one left behind.
Improving our quality of politics requires a "whole-of-nation" approach. It is everyone's responsibility to build and nurture it daily to transform ourselves into a nation worthy of our children and the respect of both friend and foe.
Anyone who does not believe in freedom, democracy, local and regional autonomy under one flag, one heart and one soul, can move to Malaysia or anywhere else where Al Qaeda, ISIS and like-minded jihadists roam murderously in the name of the global caliphate they lust for and wish to install in oceans of blood.
In such a case where we are confronted with a life or death situation as individuals, communities or as a nation, we will fight to the last drop of THEIR blood. Are we clear?
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...and Flashback to September 2014 with ISIS flag in Marawi mosque.
