The National Amnesty Commission’s (NAC) has taken steps to facilitate the grant of amnesty to former Islamic separatist guerrillas in Mindanao.
The NAC met last Friday with a third party monitoring team (TPMT) in Cotabato City to tackle the processing of the amnesty applications of former combatants of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
“Amnesty is an important part of the peace agreement. For us in the TPMT, it is very interesting to know how the National Amnesty Commission (NAC), through its LAB (local amnesty board) operates and accepts application forms,” Marius said.
Meanwhile, LAB-Cotabato head Mariam April Mastura said everyone covered by the Presidential Proclamation on amnesty is welcome to apply.
“The amnesty application is open for all [MILF], even the disgruntled members, even the suspended members are allowed to apply for amnesty, not just the good standing members. The LAB-Cotabato is open to accept and receive applications,” Mastura added.
