Marcos commits to enforcing all signed peace deals with rebel groups

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Monday made a commitment that he would enforce all signed peace agreements with various rebel groups across the country.

“Rest assured that you can depend on this administration to implement all signed peace agreements for the security, [the] inclusive progress, and stability not only in Mindanao but throughout [our] country,” Marcos said during the opening ceremony of the National Peace Consciousness Month (NPCM).

“The peace processes with former revolutionary organizations such as the MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Front), Cordillera Bodong Administration-Cordillera People’s Liberation Army, and the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Boncayao Brigade-Tabara Paduano Group – now known as KAPATIRAN, are now in the advanced stages of implementation," Marcos said.

Today is also the commemoration of the 28th anniversary of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) at the Malacañang Palace.

Marcos said his administration is also enforcing the Transformation Program with the aim to uplift the socio-economic conditions of MNLF combatants, including their families and communities,

''In the spirit of convergence, I urge you to continue working with all stakeholders in the region towards accountable, transparent, and people-centered in governance in the region,'' the President said.

''We are likewise encouraging you to engage in a continuing open and constructive exchange and dialogue with government and its instrumentalities to discuss the experiences and challenges of our people in Mindanao so that we can provide responsive policies to serve you,'' he added.

Marcos said with the National Peace Consciousness Month, the country should be more focused on the transformation towards a more inclusive, peaceful, and progressive society. — Anna Felicia Bajo/RSJ, GMA Integrated News