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Turning tail FRONTLINE Ninez Cacho-Olivares 11/04/2011

Friday, November 4, 2011

.Turning tail

FRONTLINE
Ninez Cacho-Olivares
11/04/2011
In the end, it was Malacaang that blinked.

After Noynoy and his military generals issued a threat to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to surrender Dan Laksaw Asnawi and other wanted fugitives, or face the consequence of military action, the same government officials are now saying that diplomatic channeling will be exhausted, and that they will adhere to the ceasefire pact, adding that the military will be coordinating with the MILF to enter the MILF-held territory in Al-Barka, Basilan, in search of these fugitives.

The military officials, however, stressed that they will not be asking for permission to enter, but will coordinate with the MILF for their entry, which is no different from seeking permission from the rebels to enter their lair, in their search of the fugitives.

That is for course meant to save Malacaang and its militarys face.

It is clear to all that coordinating with the secessionists in their lair will automatically provide the rebels with the opportunity to ensure that none of these fugitives wanted by the government would be around the area, for various logical reasons.... MORE

SourceThe Daily Tribune

URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20111104com2.html

1 comment

Jesusa Bernardo said...

treason na umaatikabo. ano gagawin sa mga treasonous???

"So how are the civilians differentiated from the rebels? More to the point, if these are the safe harbors for the civilians caught in a crossfire, why then are government troops required to seek permission to enter the ATS, since those inside the ATS are assumed to be civilians, and not MILF rebels?

The Aquino government has, aside from giving aid and comfort, territories and funding to the enemies of the state such as the MILF, even expands their territories of control, extending all the way now to the Zamboanga peninsula, Basilan and Sulu and one day, even Palawan. If that is not treason, then what is?"

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