The widows come from Cotabato province which had seen turmoil during the Estrada administration’s ‘all-out war’ in 2000
COTABATO, Philippines – The regional government of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has honored Moro Islamic Liberation Front rebels who died fighting the government for their secessionist cause years ago by giving their widows in Cotabato province P50,000 each.
BARMM Interior Minister Naguib Sinarimbo said, “Their late husbands sacrificed their lives in pursuit of our vision for a government that would offer opportunities for a free and improved life. While we cannot replace their loved ones, this simple gesture serves to acknowledge their invaluable contribution to our achievements and to honor their memory.”
But for Zukria Abas, a 46-year-old widow whose husband, an MILF commander, lost his life in Buliok, Pikit, Cotabato in 2014, her top priority upon receiving the money is her children’s tuition so they can continue their education. She said, “The timing couldn’t be better. We are grateful that BARMM has not forgotten us, especially during these challenging times, when many of our fellow widows are elderly and in poor health.”
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