MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker and Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman appealed to President Rodrigo Duterte to not limit the government’s amnesty program to members of only some rebel groups who wish to lay down arms and surrender.
Hataman said the government should take the peace process “a step further” and implement a “general amnesty” program.
“Ang pagbubukas natin ng pintuan sa mga rebelde at nais magbalik-loob sa lipunan ay isa talagang susi tungo sa kapayapaan. Proven na natin yan sa Basilan,” Hataman said in a statement.
(Opening our doors to rebels who want to surrender and reintegrate themselves to society is a key towards peace. We have pro…
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