ILIGAN CITY – Two feuding families in Basilan on Saturday, December 16, signed a peace covenant facilitated by the 101st Infantry (Three Red Arrows) Brigade settling their “rido” or clan war.

TWO warring families in Basilan settle their ‘rido’ or clan war on Saturday, December 16.
The warring families of Amil Palluh and Jhomie Majaranboth from Barangay Bohe Suyak, Ungkaya Pukan, inked the agreement at the headquarters of the 64th Infantry (Knights) Battalion in Barangay Tumahubong, Sumisip.
The feuding clans of Sattar Sappaludin from Barangays Kuhon Lennuh, Kuhon, and Magkawa, in Al-Barka, and Barangay Cabangalan in Ungkaya Pukan and Adzhar Usman Barangay Sangkahan, Al-Barka, also reconciled through an amicable settlement strengthened with a solemn oath to the Holy Qur'an at the headquarters of the 101st Infantry (Three Red Arrows) Brigade in Barangay Tabiawan, Isabela City.
The signing of the peace pact and amicable settlement with a pledge of sincerity and commitment to the Holy Qur'an signify healing and forgiveness to eventually resolve their differences and pave the way for a harmonious and prosperous living in their communities.
These conflicts have already cost numerous innocent lives, including women and children, and have affected the local economy, education, and delivery of basic government services.
Brig. Gen. Alvin V. Luzon, commander of the 101st Infantry Brigade, lauded all concerned parties for finally embracing peace and reconciliation.
Luzon thanked the 18th IB, 64th IB, the local government units of Ungkaya Pukan, Al-Barka, and Akbar, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the Philippine National Police, the religious sector, Joint Peace Security Team (JPST), and other stakeholders who mediated and reconciled and settled the two families' disputes through dialogue and diplomacy.
“Today, we marked a significant step forward in fostering reconciliation towards a lasting peace. The unwavering commitment and resolve of all parties to finally decide to conclude the cycle of violence serve as beacons of hope, peace, and prosperity. Indeed, peace can be very well achieved through the power of dialogue,” Luzon said.