Solons to Noy: Heed Deles ouster calls
By Gerry Baldo 10/19/2010President Aquino should heed calls from lawmakers to fire Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP) chief, Secretary Teresita Quntios-Deles if he wants to succeed in forging peace with the Bangsamoro people, lawmakers said yesterday.
According to Davao del Sur Rep. Marc Douglas Cagas and Sulu Rep. Tupay Loong, Aquino should consider the overwhelming sentiments of the lawmakers who are offended by the arrogance of Deles.
The lawmakers issued a manifesto calling for the ouster of Deles who had allegedly insulted Rep. Aliah Dimaporo and the Maranaos during a meeting in the House of Representatives.
“The peace process is at stake. Maybe the President does not realize that this is a big issue.” Cagas said.
Loong added: “the President should consider our sentiments; we can’t have somebody there whom we can’t trust.”.... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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