MANILA, Philippines – Naghahanda na ang Marcos administration ng amnesty package para sa mga rebeldeng komunista upang maibalik sila sa lipunan, isa umano itong “landmark” patungo sa kapayapaan at kaunlaran ayon kay Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin nitong Sabado, Agosto 12.
Idinagdag pa ni Bersamin na niluluto na ang amnesty program kasunod ng anunsyo ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa kanyang State of the Nation Address sa naturang inisyatiba.
“In a landmark move toward reconciliation and reintegration, the Philippine government shall soon establish a new amnesty package that would allow members of non-State armed groups to relinquish their arms and return to society,” pahayag ng Executive Secretary kasabay ng International Humanitarian Law Day.
Ani Bersamin, layon ng programa na magbigay ng “dignified pathway” sa mga dating rebelde sa muling pagbuo ng kanilang buhay, pagiging produktibo at makapag-aambag ng malaki sa pag-unlad ng lipunan.
“More importantly, this initiative shall be a bold step toward ending the vicious cycle of violence and fostering a culture of forgiveness and unity that promotes national healing,” dagdag pa niya.
Dahil dito, mahihikayat umano ang iba pang mga rebelde na bumalik at makipag-isa na sa pamahalaan, at nagpapakita rin ito ng pagsunod ng pamahalaan sa international humanitarian laws (IHL), na nagpapakilala ng peace at sustainable development.
“The Philippines embraces IHL as a cornerstone for human rights advocacy in the midst of such challenging circumstances,” ani Bersamin.
“In its adherence to IHL, the State acknowledges its duty to protect civilian populations and non-combatants from harm at all times, and to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches those in need. This commitment lays the groundwork for a safer environment where human rights are respected, and innocent lives are safeguarded,” pagpapatuloy pa niya.
Siniguro naman ng opisyal na patuloy na isasagawa ng administrasyon ang “genuine consultations” upang malaman ang pangangailangan ng mga apektadong komunidad sa bansa.
“These consultations empower local voices and promote socio-economic development in marginalized communities, acting as deterrents against the allure of extremist ideologies,” sinabi pa ni Bersamin. RNT/JGC
