Friday, Jun 26 2015 | Written by Gandhi Kinjiyo
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Governor Mujiv Hataman on Wednesday clarified the claim made by Party-list Representative Gary Alejano that the proposed P27 billion Bangsamoro block grant might be used by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front for procuring firearms and weapons.
“The funds will go to the operation and programs of the new Bangsamoro government,” Hataman pointed out. He explained it is similar to the funds received by the ARMM at present.
The governor added that the block grant will help the proposed new Bangsamoro political entity in providing better public service to the people in the region.
Hataman described Alejano’s apprehension as deceptive and he urged those in the government to be mindful of their statements to the public.
The ARMM is one of the impoverished areas in the country. The region’s sluggish development can be attributed the decades of armed conflicts.
Once the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law will be passed by Congress and approved through a plebiscite, the ARMM will be deemed abolished and the new Bangsamoro regional government will take over.
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