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The Philippine Government reaffirmed its commitment to uphold Filipinos' right to freedom of religion or belief at an international meeting organized by the United States Department of State in Washington, DC [19659002]. Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Ernesto Abella, who headed the Philippine delegation, said that Manila's commitment was enshrined in the Constitution and reflected in the country's laws, policies and standards, among others.
He also shared the recent signing of Bangsamoro's Organic Law, which seeks to establish a political entity that would replace the autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao.
"We are pleased that both houses of our Congress have ratified the organic law of Bangsamoro, which seeks to establish a political entity called the Bangsamoro, a recognition of the justice and legitimacy of the cause of the Bangsamoro people. the aspiration of Muslim Filipinos and all indigenous cultural communities of the autonomous region of Muslim Mindanao ". During the plenary session, Abella also spoke about the Marawi conflict last year and the government's efforts to rebuild the war-torn city.
"Our Government has defined a long-term vision for our people and secure our lives, and we see the Philippines as a trusted society where families thrive in vibrant, culturally diverse and resilient communities."
According to the Philippine Embassy in Washington, the 1st Ministerial Conference to Advance Religious Freedom discussed the challenges ahead. US Vice President Mike Pence delivered the opening speech of the meeting where he stressed that religious freedom is a top priority of the US administration. President Donald Trump
joining Abella were Deputy Chief of Mission of the Philippine Embassy, Patrick Chuasoto, and Minister of Political and Legislative Affairs, Rosanna Villamor-Voogel. (PNA)
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