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NEWS RELEASE
27 August 2008
For Reference: REP. LIZA LARGOZA MAZA 0920-9134540
Jang Monte (Public Information Officer) 0917-4049119
GABRIELA SOLONS SEEK PROBE ON US INTRUSION, AGENDA IN MINDANAO
Gabriela Women's Party Representatives Liza Maza and Luz Ilagan
initiated today the filing of House Resolution 754 "A Resolution
Directing the House of Representatives Committees on Foreign Affairs,
Defense and Peace, Reconciliation and Unity to investigate the alleged
intrusion of the United States government into the peace negotiations
between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and
the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and use the same as a vehicle
for its economic agenda and permanent military presence in violation
of the Philippine Constitution and recommend measures thereof."
"The United States government has no business meddling with internal
conflicts in the country. With their interference, it has become clear
that they are taking undue advantage of the conflict in Mindanao and
the Bangsamoro peoples' struggle in order to put forward their
geopolitical interests in the region," said Maza.
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According to the Gabriela
solon, the presence of US Ambassador Kristie
Kenney in the aborted MOA-AD signing in Kuala Lumpur as well as the
February 2008 report of the United States Institute of Peace betrays
the extent and depth of the United States' involvement in Mindanao.
"The ongoing conflict and negotiations are working to the advantage of
the United States. It has become a convenient excuse for the United
States military to prolong their stay in the war-torn region,
facilitating virtual permanence of foreign military bases despite
Constitutional provisions against it. Moreover, the prolonged stay of
US military forces in Mindanao has resulted to unresolved cases of
human rights violations. Their presence and the conduct of military
exercises in the region have been widely opposed. The United States
should stop meddling in Mindanao affairs."
Bayan Muna representatives Satur Ocampo and Teodoro Casino as well as
Anakpawis Representaive Rafael Mariano have likewise co-authored House
Resolution 754.
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