BARMM opens office for veteran, ailing, elder Mujahideen

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The Bangsamoro government launches support office for former combatants, providing financial aid and recognition to veteran Mujahideen and Mujahidat in a historic ceremony led by Chief Minister Ebrahim

COTABATO CITY, Philippines – The Bangsamoro government officially launched Sunday, March 2, the office that will cater to the needs of former combatants of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim led the ceremony Sunday launching the Bangsamoro Mujahideen Under Special Circumstance (OBMUSC).

About 400 veteran Bangsamoro Mujahideen and Mujahidat from the MILF and the MILF each received financial assistance worth P21,000, equivalent to three months of incentives. Each recipient also received a sack of rice and a pack of grocery items.

Ebrahim said: “the initiative aims to recognize and support the sacrifices of veteran Mujahideen and Mujahidat” who are at least 60 years old (senior citizens), have dedicated a minimum of 20 years to the struggle for self-determination, and have contributed their property, sweat, blood, and even their lives to the Bangsamoro cause.

OBMUS was created in accordance with Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 57, where senior citizen Mujahideen and disabled Mujahideen from the MILF and MNLF will receive P7,000 in cash assistance per month.

“The program aims to provide support to Mujahideen who sacrificed blood, sweat, and lives to achieve the long-fought justice and peace in the Bangsamoro” said Senior Minister Abunawas Maslamama or better know as Von Al Haq in the MILF leadership.

“We know that no amount can ever repay what you have done for us and the entire Bangsamoro.” This was one of the points emphasized by Nabila Mohamad, Director II of the Office of the Bangsamoro Mujahideen Under Special Circumstance, in her message.

Also present were MBHTE Minister Mohagher Iqbal, Science and Technology Minister Aida Silongan, MILF Minister Atty. Sha Elijah Dumama, Bangsamoro WaIi Shiekh Muslim Guiamaluden, and Bangsamoro Grand Mufti Shiekh Abdulrauf Guialani. – Rappler.com