This was why the discussions on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) should be continued, according to Jobayra Tandalong, of the Bangsamoro Women’s Organization of Davao Oriental.
Tandalong was with other members of various civil society groups that marched the city’s downtown streets Tuesday to call for truth about the January 25 clash and justice for the fallen troops from both sides.
“The law has already been delayed,” Tandalong said. “But we all want peace.”
Around 1,500 people attended a march and rally that began at Freedom Park at Roxas Ave. and culminated at the Rizal Park, about a kilometer away.
The groups came from different sectors, such as the youth, professionals, women, as well as religious groups including indigenous peoples, Muslims, Christians and converts to Islam.
Tandalong said that the children were among the most affected by the all out war launched against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) during the term of former president Joseph Estrada.
She said the groups are calling for the immediate passage of the BBL.
“War was never a solution to the problems in Mindanao. The solution is peace,” she said.
