MANILA, Philippines – Binati ni Executive Secretary Ralph Recto ang pag-convene ng kauna-unahang duly elected Bangsamoro Parliament, at tinawag na “defining moment” sa pagsusulong ng kapayapaan at tunay na self-governance sa rehiyon.
Sa pahayag, nakiisa si Recto sa Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) at iginiit ang national significance ng democratic milestone na ito.
“We join the Bangsamoro people and the nation as a whole in celebrating the convening of the first duly elected Bangsamoro Parliament,” ayon kay Recto.
“Let this be a parliament for peace, progress and prosperity.”
“The road to this day was neither straight nor easy. Negotiating panels came and went, progress was uneven, and every breakthrough required patience, difficult compromises, and a willingness to learn from what had not worked before,” sinabi pa ng opisyal.
“Yet the Bangsamoro people’s determination never wavered. Nor did the Republic’s commitment to seeing the peace process through,” dagdag niya.
Sa pagkakumpleto ng transition sa elected legislative body, nanawagan si Recto sa mga lider na tutukan ang paghahatid ng tangible benefits sa mga residente ng rehiyon sa mas pinabuting pamamahala, social services, at economic opportunities.
“The task now is to ensure that the fruits of democracy are shared by all—through better public services, decent livelihoods, and greater opportunities for every Bangsamoro family,” ani Recto.
“Together, we can build a Bangsamoro where peace endures, progress is shared, and every person is free to pray, work, love, and live as they wish,” pagtatapos niya. RNT/JGC
