[THE MINDANAO TODAY] BANGSAMORO PARLIAMENT MEMBERS FILES RESO CONDEMNING MSU EXPLOSION

By: The Mindanao Today (News)

COTABATO CITY—Parliamentary Members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority filed a resolution condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the bombing incident that ripped through Dimaporo Gymnasium at Mindanao State University in Marawi City during a Catholic mass service last December 3.

The proposed resolution provides that the free exercise and enjoyment of religious professions and worship without discrimination or preference shall forever be allowed, as stated in Section 5 and Article 3 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

Courtesy from the Office of MP Ramos

It was principally authored by Members of Parliament (MP) Diamila Disimban-Ramos, Ali Montaha Babao, Don Mustapha Loong, Nabila Margarita Pangandaman, Michael Midtimbang, Kadil Sinolinding, Jr., and Rasol Mitmug, Jr., and co-authored by MPs Ali Solaiman, Mudjib Abu, Suwaib Oranon, Kelie Antao, Tawakal Midtimbang, Basir Utto, Ramon Piang, Sr., Tarhata Maglangit, Khalid Hadji Abdullah, Abdulazis Amenoden, Abdullah Gayak, Abdullah Macapaar, Faizal Karon, Said Sheikh, Amroussi Macatanong, Rasul Ismael, Abdulkarim Misuari, Randolph Parcasio, Dan Asnawie, Bassit Abas, and Denmartin Kahalan.

Coutresy from the Office of MP Ramos

MP Disimban-Ramos extended its sympathies and a little help in food items such as rice and groceries to the families of the casualties and those affected by this tragedy for their immediate needs. This was after she learned about the condition of the victims who were being treated at the Amai Pakpak Medical Center, MSU Infirmary Hospital, and MSU Dormitory.

“Islam strongly prohibits such acts of violence and emphasizes the sanctity of human life. This attack on young individuals, at a place and time of spiritual reflection, only adds to the severity of this tragedy,” MP Ramos noted.

Due to fear, "others did not go out and chose to stay in their respective dormitories while the situation was still hot."

In an interview with MP Ramos’ Media Affairs Office posted on their social media account, Genevive Tirsion, a second-year psychology student, and Maria Rowena Lauree, a resident of MSU Main Campus, both victims of this incident, still can't even get rid of what happened.

“Yung iba po talaga na need is yung financial lalo sa mga kailangang operahan at ‘yung basic needs. Pero hindi lang po financial support but also psychological support kasi iba po ‘yung trauma,” said Tirsion.

 

MP Ramos visited the families of the casualties and those affected by this explosion

“Parang sa ilalim ng upuan (asking where the explosion came), may katabi ako na humingi siya ng tulong sa akin, binuhat ko siya pero hindi ko siya kayang buhatin, estudyante siya. Kaya lumabas po ako at humingi na ako ng tulong,” said Lauree.

Earlier, the Bangsamoro government condemned this heinous act of violence.

“In this moment of grief and shock, let us come together as a community, embracing one another with compassion and solidarity. The MSU is an academic institution that has always welcomed people of different faiths, and we must see to it that this tradition will endure these times of tribulations,” BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim added.