Hugpong Federal Movement of the Philippines conducts forum in Sulu

By: Becky D. de Asis

SULU – The Hugpong Federal Movement of the Philippines conducted forum on federalism in far-flung municipality of this province last October 12 to give the overview on federal form of government proposed by President Rodrigo R. Duterte in address to inequality development in the countryside.

Celso A. Tizon, HFMP national chairman, said federalism may address inequality problem in the country.

“This will solve insurgency problem in the country,” said Tizon.

Meanwhile, Mayor Hadar Hajiri of the town of Lugus, this province said that federalism is a good form of government because it gives autonomy to local government in bringing development to their areas.

“I am very thankful if the federal government would be pursued earlier by our President Rodrigo Duterte,” he said.

“Lugus still undeveloped town…no roads, no school buildings, no police stations, electricity, potable water  and everything is none,” said Hajiri.

“I want the President Rodrigo Duterte to  look into these problems,” he added.

On the other hand, HFMP secretary general Virgilio “Boy” Dela Cruz said forum is an eye opener to everybody where we can hear from resource speakers about federalism.

About 4,000 residents coming from 17 barangays attended the forum in Lugus town on October 12 organized by the local chapter of the movement. (by: Becky D. de Asis-the Redline News)