If war breaks out in Mindanao due to the failure of the federalism bid, don’t blame the House of Representatives. Senate OK needed“The House of Representatives fully supports President Duterte’s crusade to set out federalism in the country through constitutional processes,” said Marcoleta of Sagip party-list group. In December, the House approved Resolution of Both Houses No. ADVERTISEMENTOn Wednesday, President Rodrigo Duterte said Misuari had threatened war if the Philippine government failed to adopt federalism. Sema said the MNLF central committee and all members of the group have committed to “pursue the path of lasting peace.”Read NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 24, 2019 21:33 UTC