In the Municipalities of Panglima Estino/Kalingalang Caluang, and Panamao/Talipao in Sulu, longstanding family disputes have finally found resolution through the concerted efforts of key stakeholders in Sulu province, BARMM. The settlement was culminated on April 27, 2024.
On the morning of April 27, two opposing families from the Municipalities of Panamao and Talipao officially put an end to their conflict at Brgy. Kamih Pungud, Panglima Estino, Sulu. Both parties solemnly pledged their commitment upon the holy Qur’an and signed an agreement to resolve their differences.
Later in the day, another pair of families from Panglima Estino and Kalingalan Caluang Sulu achieved reconciliation, marking the conclusion of a nearly five-year family feud. During the ceremony, both families embrace and shake hands, symbolizing their genuine dedication to the reconciliation agreement and their mutual endeavor to foster tranquility and cooperation within their community. The reconciliation ceremony was held in Barangay Punay, Panglima Estino, Sulu.
“𝘋𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘬𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘪, 𝘺𝘢𝘳𝘪 𝘩𝘢 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘢 𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘢𝘸 𝘪𝘯𝘪 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘪𝘯𝘪. 𝘐𝘯 𝘬𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘶𝘨𝘬𝘶𝘺𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘯, 𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘨 𝘵𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴, 𝘣𝘺𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘬 𝘵𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘨 𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘪 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘢 𝘵𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘪 𝘢𝘸𝘭𝘢 𝘯𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘺𝘢𝘳𝘪 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪 𝘴𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴.”(Today’s resolution is worthy of celebration; we should rejoice as these families have embraced peace and are determined to end the conflicts. This signifies our resilience against evil influences and our commitment to ensuring the well-being of families from both sides. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to MPOS for their unwavering support in promoting peace within our community.) BTA Member of Parliament Hamed Malik shared during the settlement ceremony.
These successful reconciliations underscore the power of collaboration among various stakeholders namely the MPOS, Office of the BTA Member of Parliament Hamed Malik, Local Government Units (LGU) of Panglima Estino, LGU-Panamao, LGU-Kalingalang Caluang, MNLF – Assadullah Group, law enforcement agencies from AFP 21st IB, and Panglima Estino-Municipal Police Station (MPS), mediators’ groups, religious leaders, and community partners in addressing complex disputes. This collaborative endeavor to achieve rido settlement, aimed at nurturing a harmonious environment within the Sulu province. Furthermore, rido settlement activity stands as a pivotal initiative of the Ministry, prioritizing the promotion of security and safety within the Bangsamoro region.
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