Former Maguindanao Gov. Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu has expressed confidence that peace distractions won't prosper in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
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Mangudadatu, in a video message, said he believes that First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos will not be swayed by these distractions.
A candidate for congressman of Maguindanao del Sur in the 2025 elections, Mangudadatu urged his relatives, including Teng and Mariam Mangudadatu, to stop using the name of the First Lady.
Teng Mangudadatu is a former Technical Education and Skills Development Authority chief and Mariam is the incumbent governor of Maguindanao del Sur.
They should stop using the name of the First Lady. She is more knowledgeable than us. I know she would not be swayed, he said.
Mangudadatu had earlier said that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is on the right track for peace on the island.
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“The President is on the right track. ‘Wag siyang magpalinlang. ‘Wag siyang makinig dyan sa statement ni Mariam. Statement ni Teng. Statement ng anak. Tuloy-tuloy lang, kasi ‘yan ang tama. Maraming masaya dito sa amin,” Mangudadatu said.
(The President is on the right track. Do not listen to Mariam. Teng. Their children. Continue working for the common good. Many people here are happy)
Mangudadatu noted that various social services have been implemented in the BARMM.
“Kung may mga disaster kaagad nandiyan ang BARMM. Kung kailangan niyo ang supply, nandiyan ang BARMM. Kung kailangan niyo ang edukasyon, nandiyan ang BARMM. Kung kailangan ang pagpagamot nandiyan ang BARMM.”
(The BARMM is there when disaster strikes. If supplies are needed, the BARMM is there. If education is needed, the BARMM is there. If treatment is needed, the BARMM is there)