By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today “It remains to be seen how the Bangsamoro, the new autonomous political entity will be formed. The present GPH-MILF Framework Agreement to be signed next week is heavily tilted towards the GPH and lessens the independence and autonomy of the Bangsamoro.” – NDFP peace panel chair Luis Jalandoni
By ALEX D. LOPEZ and JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA Davao Today “This is not to say that we have already taken our freedom back. This is to say that we continue fighting for this freedom against those who wish to take it away from us, to render us voiceless. No reason to let our guards down. The battle has just begun,” said Davao journalist Jeffrey Tupas in reaction to the Supreme Court’s issuance of its Temporary Restraining Order on the Cybercrime Prevention Act.
By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today Besides, “this is the same autonomous entity promised to MNLF (Moro National Liberation Front) in the 1996 final peace agreement and to PNoy’s Moro party mates in the Liberal Party” -- Suara Bangsamoro
By DANILDA L. FUSILERO Davao Today “Genuine peace must address the roots of Moro problems. The agreement should be reflective of the real condition of Moro people and should address the roots of the problem” -- Bai Ali Indayla, spokesperson of Kawagib, a Moro human rights group
By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today “The framework was crafted at the time that the issue of charter change is brewing” -- Amirah Ali Lidasan, Suara Bangsamoro