The Philippine Military Versus Oplan Exodus #PersonalStory

What transpired in the on-going Senate investigation had unveiled some of the truths about the Mamasapano incident. It gives the true accounts of each leader of every military and civilian personality who in one way or the other had contributed their efforts for BBL and Oplan Exodus.

It’s also a fact that these people have been subjected to any resource as to why this incident happened. For the good of the Filipino people, peace initiatives are being undertaken to maintain harmony within our beloved country, the Philippines.

The President as Commander-in-Chief has been subjected to criticisms for handling this incident of the Fallen 44 and the failed coordination of military men under him. He even held meetings before executing the Oplan Exodus. The negative aspect of the whole mission was the participation of PNP Chief Alan Purisima who at that time is under suspension. Moreover, his advice or order gave much point why PNP-SAF Napenas to proceed the Oplan Exodus without the help of AFP, DILG and the OIC PNP Chief Espino.

The statement of PNP-SAF Commander Napenas confirmed that he initiated the Oplan Exodus as the continuation of his previous mission, Wolverine under the suspended PNP Chief Alan Purisima, also, the best friend of President Aquino.

The matter of this military maneuvering was done according to the planned operation but it failed to carry the weight of its contingency decision. The vague information caused the slow support from AFP which AFP Chief Catapang confirmed in the hearing. Unluckily, uncoordinated mission brought the Fallen 44 into the graves.

SAF Commander Napenas confirmed that he did not divulge the Oplan Exodus because of its confidentiality and careful maneuvering in the targeted area where the international terrorist Marwan was hiding. The said decision to keep secret from PNP Chief and DILG Secretary was initiated through the advice of the suspended PNP Chief.

The on-going peace talk by the government with the MILF is tainted by this Mamasapano incident. The BBL is the dream of the majority of the people in Mindanao especially the MILF group. Majority of the Senators are questioning the truthfulness of MILF to BBL which could give them power, authority and governance. But as what the Mamasapano incident conjured, the government side of the peace is adamant to process to its finality.

The present situation of our country is being subjected to a most critical situation wherein, we as Filipinos should contribute something useful for the good of our country and leaders. The Philippine Constitution must be our priority for peaceful living. Loyalty to our laws is the most inspiring moments of our lives.

Let us commit to the development of our society in which every individual has the right to live according the norms of his/her dream.

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Bangsamoro Basic Law or Justice For The Brave Fallen 44? #PersonalStory

Yesterday, my male OFW friend came over to my house in a surprised visit. He’s so excited that I can’t breathe bear-hugging me for a minute. He’s so full of hopes for his endeavor in a faraway place. We ate and drink until his mood changes.

I asked him why and he told me that he’s so lucky to be an OFW than in a military. He started telling me about different angles of the famous Fallen 44.

You know what this Fallen 44 must be given justice once and for all, as immediate as possible. Our leaders must be brave enough to open-up to all Filipinos about this case. The truth commission must determine the Moro Islamic Liberation Front’s and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters’ accountability in the carnage. They massacred even some SAF surrendered. They did not think of their situation and future.

The brutal way the Fallen 44 died will certainly continue to hunt Filipino hearts in the days to come. What changed the political landscape was the realization that we have a commander in chief which dodges responsibility and dismisses 44 deaths as expendable.

Bangsamoro Basic Law now is to kill the prospects for truth and justice for the Fallen 44. It’s should be solved by the parties involve first. This should be studied first before resuming its finality. A people betrayed have lost their dignity because betrayal is an affront to dignity. That dignity must first be restored in the only way possible—accountability.

Time and again, the MILF leader cannot discipline his men under him, what more under this new law for them? The Philippines is our beloved country and all of the sudden, this Bangsamoro Basic Law will prevail in the island of Mindanao?

Our leaders under the Senate must act now to modify as much as possible. If the MILF has its law in the future, their tendencies are different when it’s actually practice in real life. We need peace and order to put forward the country’s development.

The MILF must have a thorough knowledge about the Philippine government and its functions. Learning the ways of our government and people in searching for peace, development and order, we can coordinate ourselves to the economic freedom of the land. And that the law of the land must be maintained and monitored by our leaders and people.

But how about the high-powered firearms and brand new Glock handguns looted from the 44 slain SAF troopers? And, maybe, the true motives of each sides.

Both negotiating panels have acknowledged the Mamasapano incident has brought out the latest complications of this peace pact. How this peace pact could bring justice cried for by families of the slain SAF troopers?

Even today, the media are doing the reporting with each version, where they deliver the news at the table of every home in the Philippines. This news is the very bible when one-sided opinion enters into some Filipinos.

The Aquino Administration must be brave enough to tell the Filipino people about the truth of this mission.

That’s being said by my friend, I felt the sad moments of the Fallen 44 and their loved ones. How sad to think and feel for them, the Fallen 44.

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