ON THE SC RESTRAINING ORDER ON THE GRP-MILF PACT...

We welcome the timely intervention of the Supreme Court. While we are all in favor of a just and lasting peace in Mindanao, a peace agreement that has far-reaching implications in the lives of millions affected by the armed conflict cannot be shrouded in near secrecy if it is to have any chance of success. The haste to sign the agreement without the benefit of a wider participation of all stakeholders will only do greater harm than good.