Gensanportal - Mindanao News Blog

“I strongly condemn the bombing near a Cathedral in Cotabato City that killed three persons and wounded 45 others last Sunday. The killing of innocent civilians for any reason at all is unacceptable. But this also goes to show that the peace and order situation in Mindanao is worsening in the wake of the resumed hostilities between insurgent forces and the government.

The incident underscores the need for the government to give top priority to the solution of the southern insurgency to prevent further losses in lives and property. Already, international humanitarian organizations have already pinpointed the Philippines as one of the countries with the biggest problem of refugees from civil unrest.

The present administration cannot escape the charge of bungling the peace negotiations leading to the worsening of the conflict. The MILF cannot also escape part of the blame.“

SOURCE: http://www2.lorenlegarda.com.ph/article-1248148234.html