Abstract / Excerpt:

It is my privilege to have been appointed by the President as the Philippine Government's Chief Negotiator in these talks.
If it had been possible, I am sure that it would have been in the best interest of our country and of everyone concerned for Secretary Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel and Mr. Agapito "Butz" Aquino to carry on. They have contributed immeasurably to the peace which we enjoy today in Mindanao. More importantly, they have helped nurture the mutual trust between the Government and the MNLF which is the basis for our talks today.

They did their job splendidly. But they have been called upon to carry the banners of the Administration in the forth coming senatorial election, and someone has to carry on. As I assume this grave responsibility, I wish to congratulate them for having served the country and the cause of peace and understanding so well. Also, I wish to thank them for having agreed to continue serving as advisers to the Government Panel.

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Holding Library	ADDU
Source Institution	Peace and Development Panel
Authors	Emmanuel N. Pelaez
Page Count	7
Place of Publication	Davao City
Original Publication Date
Tags	Empowerment, Muslim Filipinos

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