By: Yaj Senap
Today
is the "National Mourning Day" set by his Excellency Benigno "PNoy"
Aquino commemorating the bravest and heroic deaths of forty-four (44)
members and Officers of the Philippine National Police - Special Action
Force (PNP - SAF). We commemorate, condole and pray for the eternal
peace of the souls of these young heroes of our generation and we pray
for the acceptance and fast recovery on the part of the survivors and
those of the aggrieved Families.
In
my area alone, 'though I can attest that they too are dissatisfied on
PNoys statement on alleged 'miss-encounter operation' of the PNP-SAF,
loud sounds of almost all of the songs popularized by "Asin" especially
the highly popularized "Cotabato" song portraying the bloody history
fights that happened and is happening in this mountainous part of the
Country, these types of songs are repeatedly played and are being played
as of this writing and probably will be played 'til late afternoon
today or 'til weekend probably, to honor the great contributions of
these new Filipino Heroes whose death are heinous and brutally
unacceptable. None dares to stop it as a respect for the Families,
relatives and concern ones and probably to give way for the loneliness
that most of us Filipinos are having for losing them.
I
myself, upon hearing the news, I felt the intense loneliness and
worrisome for the victims and for their individual families, more so
that these young heroes had just started their Family lives and some are
just about to. The first question that I had was about their Families
who all are dependent and were left with huge pains left with hatred and
anxieties for their love one's death. Another thing is about their
financial survival, as seen and featured on TV. These drove me read and
remains focused on this issue, because I strongly believe that the more
comments and articles we post on Social media, the higher chances we
have for PNoy to recognize the needs of these Families (as accordingly,
based on yesterday's post - The Palace strongly believed that majority
were not dissatisfied on the President's National Televised report
about what happened in Mamasapano, two days ago) - the needs for answer,
proper explanation, assurance and above all the justice for the heinous
death of these young-highly trained heroes. And since they are
considered Special and Highly-trained troops of PNP, it is right and
just for the Families to get answers from the Government and that's what
PNoy owed to them.
The
Government has to double their action to cover and possibly answer all
of the Families questions as to: What really happened, Why it happened
and Who did it to the victims? They also have to seek answer to
allegations involving treachery of the rebel groups, hence the
government is into a peace talk agreement. Some also are asking as to
why there hasn't any back up plan and no immediate rescue happened
during the almost eleven-hour of fighting. Also, hence admitted on
National TV that the President has the knowledge of the mission - which
they called 'Oplan Wolverine'. If so, knowing that Purisima is
suspended, What did he do to secure the lives of these Police
Officers/members of SAF? Why point the fingers to others when he should
have also done his part being the highest ranking Official? Why do we
sit back and relax for the suspension of SAF Commander when the
President himself has the knowledge of the operation yet he did not do
his part - for concerned Filipino citizen it isn't enough to just simply
hear the President's word that the terrorist has a long time Warrant of
Arrest and the SAF already know what to do, when in times of failure
are being hit back for lack of planning and coordination? And for
heavens sake, this is the question that most of us do not understand - -
- Why do we have to seek permission and coordination to the Rebel group
called MILF when: Number 1, the BBL is yet to finalize and is not
established yet, therefore this group is currently not and should not be
legally recognized by State in terms of National security. Second, Even
the AFP and the rest of the must informed Government Branches and
Officials weren't informed for the purpose of security and for
successful capture of the terrorists, why do they have to inform them
[MILF] first before doing the operation when they even over-passed the
other legal government bodies? Third, granting that they were informed
(which according to some reports, they were really informed, as
negotiations happened on the battlefield) can we keep their words to not
disclose the plan to BIFF,MWLF, ASG and the rest of the Government
enemies? Can we secure the capture of these terrorist, when it appears
to most of us that they are hiding the wanted Criminals, Terrorist and
Bomb experts on their Camp?
"The
death of 44 SAF New heroes, must also be the death of BBL" is what I
strongly suggest does making it a title of this article. Why? Even from
the start the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) has received several comments
and objections being BBL 'unconstitutional'. But what did the Pro-BBL
do? They selected those at least ten (10) provisions of the BBL which
are being said to be unconstitutional to make it acceptable for many,
that's why until now they are yet to pass it to the Congress, last
update says that by March of this year they should come up with the
final draft. The original plan of BBL is to finish the draft before
2013 ends so that the debate and legislation body can start with the
plenary and debate about it passing it into law as the President himself
has expressed his willingness and excitement to make the BBL a reality.
Because, they strongly believe that this is the answer to the long time
sufferings of our Brothers and Sisters in Mindanao. Which some of the
scholars and I think not, because granting that it became a Law and they
start operating as an Independent State, the National Government
'though still part of Bangsamoro will obviously have difficulty in
imposing and in implementing rules and laws in there as these people
want to govern themselves only. Another point is - - Say that BBL is
established, Can we really achieve peace, when they themselves wants to
rule the New State? Oh well, Since they are armed individuals, One can
imagine a bloody new State perhaps. You see, Whatever amendments they
did and will do will still appears to be "unconstitutional" as the basis
of the creation according to some scholars and according to my research
is already unconstitutional.
For
instance, An article written by Rita Jimeno says that, The Philippine
Constitution Association, for one, has raised many points of contention
in HB 4994 despite a general agreement with the concept and objectives
of the Bangsamoro political entity. Philconsa, speaking through its
Chairman, Manuel M. Lazaro, said that House Bill 4994, although
fashioned to be the magical legal instrument to bring about the
Bangsamoro legal entity, is a clear attempt to amend the Philippine
Constitution by mere legislation. Students of law understand that
amending the Constitution can only be done through any of three modes,
namely: a constitutional convention; a Constituent Assembly; or people’s
initiative. Congress, therefore, cannot merely pass a law that will
effectively amend the Constitution.
The
Supreme Court also had once sited their thoughts about this matter but
the Palace along with other pro-BBL politicians are so eager to make it
into law. Im just wondering why His Excellency is always bypassing the
SC, when he himself ousted SC Justice Corona for he think that doing so
will bring light and justice to Filipinos and the entire nation. But
what he's doing right now is completely opposite to what he showed us on
the start. Mind you this is not the first time that his leadership
bypassed the order of the Supreme Court (read other related news about
it yourselves). Now, if the Government is still and is so serious about
the BBL being called as highly unconstitutional, They should first
follow the right process for it to be a legal one. Now if PNoy will be
persistent bypassing the processes, the, this National Mourning Day will
be useless and just a mere call to divert the attention of the
heart-ached Filipinos.
For
me what the Government can do is focused on the questions that was and
that are being throwed on him to give justifiable reasons about the
death of the forty four brave young men whom we now pronounce as Heroes.
And
before I forget since it appears to most of the Filipinos tuning in on
this issue, that the Government is so weak to defend its State against
these Rebels and seemed to be afraid of offending the MILF's, His
leadership is also being held accountable to answer the following
questions:
- Since the
Government is acknowledging the existence of Moro Islamic Liberation
Front (MILF) and are confident of their trust. Amidst this gap 'though
not advisable is/are also waiting for the result of the MILF
investigation. Since we allow them to conduct there own investigation
and will surely hear for their result. The next question is - Are they
credible enough to conduct the investigation to make sure that the
result isn't one-sided? Now, Say the results of the investigation of
MILF and the Government Investigating body are different, which result
do we follow? What action do we have? and which result would the
President follow?
- The
MNLF also has posted an alleged collaboration of MILF to the Malaysian
terrorist on their Multi-Media account, granting the passing of the BBL,
are we confident enough that this really will bring peace in Mindanao
when there's already a report like this? Another thing is, we also have
the existence of other Rebels like MNLF, BIFF, ASG, NPA and etc... Since
there are other group of rebels not favored by the Government do you
think there will really be peace after it? Do the government has to
grant all rebel's request just for the purpose of Peace process?
I
am writing this not to pretend that I know everything, that I am
knowledgeable of the Law of the Land. I am writing this because I love
my Country and I want to deliver my message not to waste the lives of
our 44 great SAF heroes. I am writing this using the information that I
have read and judging using my conscience and If I am to answer the
questions above, I think the answer to most of it are NO. This is the
main reason why I strongly recommend putting the BBL into junk, because
First, it will and will always be Unconstitutional. Second, the MILF by
way of their actions does not deserve of our trust and in fact an
unworthy group - the Government should not deal with rebels and
terrorist minded individuals. The murderrous and heinous death of our
Heroes in Mamasapano, Maguindanao is a clear implication that these
people cannot be trusted and are just deserving to eat every painful
words of the aggrieved families and of every citizen of this Nation.
They are thieves, murderer and a shame of every Filipino people.
Therefore they do not have the rights to demand to the Government and
make an appeal. If I am the president, I would and will do all I can to
mark on the Philippine history the abolition of this nuisance group.
They perhaps indeed deserves to be pulverized because of their inhuman
traits to others. Thus, I recommend all-out war against these rebels -
this is just the only way to achieve peace in the Philippines hence they
are showing that they cannot be trusted.
Rest in
Peace Our 44 new Heroes, your great contribution to National Security
and Safety will always be remembered. We will pray for you all to the
Lord, Jesus Christ. +++
#JusticeforSAF #JunkBBL #Thedeathof44SAFNewheroesmustbethedeathofBBL
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