MANILA: Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim will get a PhilHealth insurance card as a symbol of basic social services that members of the former secessionist movement will enjoy ahead of the signing of the final peace agreement with the government.
The ceremonial turnover of health cards to Ebrahim and his men is part of the project “Sajahatra Bangsamoro” that will be launched at the Bangsamoro Leadership and Management Institute compound in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao.
“It’s all systems go now for the event,” Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said in an interview over radio dzRB.
“So far, only little details are still being fixed, but it looks like the government’s launching (of the project) will push through,” Valte said.
She said the event would usher the provision of basic services to MILF communities.
“This is a socioeconomic initiative of the Office of the President.”
“This is continuous. I understand that the programme will run for at least a year to a year and a half. The target is really to deliver the basic social services that the members of the MILF did not access when they were actively pursuing their cause,” Valte said.
“So now, again, as part of just and lasting peace that we are hoping for, these social services will continue,” Valte said.
The Philippine Star
