Cotabato's SP supports Senator Roxas' draft bill

The draft Mindanao Land Conflict Settlement Commission of Senator Mar Roxas immediately garnered the full support of the members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of North Cotabato.

In Resolution No. 469, the North Cotabato legislators stated that the establishment of the commission is a concrete, culture-sensitive mechanism to address this problem (land dispute) and eventually pave the way for peaceful co-existence among Muslims, Christians and the Tribal people in Mindanao.

However, the SP members recommended an amendment to Section 8 of Senator Roxas bill which will establish the headquarters in Kidapawan City instead of Davao City.

Representatives Emmylou Mendoza and Bernardo Pinol. Jr of the first and second districts of Cotabato province respectively are requested to file similar bill in the lower house.

Sunday, November 2, 2008 | posted in bernardo piñol jr., cotabato, emmylou mendoza, mar roxas, milf, mindanao, muslim community, philippines | 0 comments [ More ]

Statement of Senator Mar Roxas on the celebration of Eid Al Fitr

"My warmest greetings to the Muslim community as you celebrate Eid al Fitr.

"Today, we mark not only the end of fasting; we also celebrate the virtues that the Almighty has given us: patience, sacrifice, and humility.

"May this day rekindle the patience to break free from the grasp of corruption.

"Let us sacrifice for the good of our countrymen; let us work together to pull them up from the pit of poverty.

"Let us be humble and listen to the voices of all Filipinos—rich and poor, Muslim or otherwise. Let us bring an end to the misunderstandings that relentlessly divide us.

"We, Filipinos, share one dream: a nation one and undivided, where every citizen lives a decent and dignified life. May this day rekindle the virtues that will help us achieve that dream."

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 | posted in mar roxas, muslim community, philippines | 2 comments [ More ]