From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 6): Zambo mayor cites authorities for MNLF detainees’ successful transfer
Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has expressed gratitude to concerned authorities for the successful transfer last week of the detained members of the Nur Misuari-faction of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) from this city to Bicutan,Taguig City
Specifically, the mayor cited the police, the Philippine Navy, Philippine Air Force, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Bureau of Corrections (BUCOR) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) and all other agencies concerned for a job well done in ensuring the orderly and peaceful transport of the over 200 MNLF detainees from the San Ramon Penal Farm to Bicutan.
Transported under tight security, the MNLF members who are involved in the September siege were ferried by the Landing Ship Transport (LST) 550 of the Philippine Navy last December 27 and arrived inManila December 30. Twenty-six those transported came from the Zamboanga City Reformatory Center
Salazar said the transfer of the trial as well as the MNLF detainees to Taguig is a sign that the national government is serious in its commitment to help ensure peace and tranquility in this city.
The transfer of the trial venue and the detainees from this city toTaguig City
It was eventually approved by the Supreme Court. Security reasons are the primary consideration in the transfer.
While the tension is minimized, people should remain vigilant and alert, according to Salazar as she stressed that the police and military authorities remain deployed to thwart any and all security threats.
She said the detainees’ transfer will also be an opportunity for the accused to obtain justice that guaranteed under the law.
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Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has expressed gratitude to concerned authorities for the successful transfer last week of the detained members of the Nur Misuari-faction of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) from this city to Bicutan,
Specifically, the mayor cited the police, the Philippine Navy, Philippine Air Force, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Bureau of Corrections (BUCOR) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) and all other agencies concerned for a job well done in ensuring the orderly and peaceful transport of the over 200 MNLF detainees from the San Ramon Penal Farm to Bicutan.
Transported under tight security, the MNLF members who are involved in the September siege were ferried by the Landing Ship Transport (LST) 550 of the Philippine Navy last December 27 and arrived in
Salazar said the transfer of the trial as well as the MNLF detainees to Taguig is a sign that the national government is serious in its commitment to help ensure peace and tranquility in this city.
The transfer of the trial venue and the detainees from this city to
It was eventually approved by the Supreme Court. Security reasons are the primary consideration in the transfer.
While the tension is minimized, people should remain vigilant and alert, according to Salazar as she stressed that the police and military authorities remain deployed to thwart any and all security threats.
She said the detainees’ transfer will also be an opportunity for the accused to obtain justice that guaranteed under the law.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=602143