Press Release
October 24, 2011

STATEMENT ON THE BASILAN CLASH

We are closely monitoring the situation. While we ruled out an all-out war in Mindanao, we are urging the AFP and the PNP to conduct an intensified operation against the perpetrators, whether they are members of the MILF or the ASG. The hot pursuit operation should be confined only in Basilan. There will be dire consequences if a full-scale war erupts again in entire Mindanao.

Prudency is necessary to effectively and smoothly address the situation. Drastic moves will only jeopardize the MILF-GRP peace negotiations and further impede the long- awaited peace in Mindanao.

Sa kabila ng tensyon, kailangan pa rin tayong maging mahinahon. Sa pag-giit natin ng hustisya para sa pinaslang ng mga sundalo, tiyakin natin na hindi madamay ang walang kinalaman, Huwag tayong magpadalos-dalos.

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