MANILA, Oct. 21, 2011―In light of the recent incident in Basilan involving government soldiers and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the National Youth Commission expressed its sympathy with the families of those who died during the prolonged encounter that claimed 19 lives.
NYC Commissioner Earl P. Saavedra, who also hails from Basilan, said in a press release that it is imperative to promote lasting peace in Mindanao.
“We recently celebrated the Peace Month, culminating in a Peace Parade and a Commitment Activity on September 29, 2011 in Butuan City, where Mindanao stakeholders signed a manifesto for Peace calling for support in the peace process as part of social development,” Commissioner Saavedra also said.
Saavedra added that to address peace concerns, the NYC together with the local government agencies regularly hold a series of peace advocacy activities involving young people in Mindanao.
The said commission also called for a culture of peace and tolerance among the Filipinos, especially the youth, as part of its new peace and development banner which is the Mindanao 2020 youth agenda.
The commission also pledged its support to government efforts in establishing an all-out peace in Mindanao and at the same time in championing the voice of young Mindanaoans.
Saavedra emphasized it is important that the community values the voice of the youth in Mindanao.
“The youth play a vital role in ensuring a peaceful and developed society in the future where principles, beliefs, and cultures are respected. Les us ensure that this incident will not compromise the welfare of our people in Basilan and in Mindanao,” Saavedra explained. (Jandel Posion)
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