Memorandum Order No. 102 (2000)
Creating a new negotiating panel for the government for the Sulu hostage problem
MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
[ Memorandum Order No. 102, May 15, 2000 ]
CREATING A NEW NEGOTIATING PANEL FOR THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE SULU HOSTAGE PROBLEM
WHEREAS, the hostage-taking problem in Sulu has taken an international dimension owing to the nationalities of the hostages taken;
WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to create a new panel to address the situation and hasten the release of the hostages.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA, President of the Philippines, pursuant to the powers vested upon me by law, do hereby order:
Section 1. There is hereby created a new negotiating panel for the Government to resolve the Sulu hostage problem, to be composed of the following:
1. | Hon. Robert Aventajado Presidential Assistant for Economic Affairs | – | Chief Negotiator 2. | Hon. Abdusakur M. Tan Governor of Sulu | – | Member 3. | Dr. Farouk Hussein Assistant Secretary for Education for Peace Program | – | Member 4. | Hon. Nur P. Misuari Regional Governor, ARMM | – | Adviser 5. | Dr. Rajab Azzarouq | – | Adviser 6. | Mr. Ustadz Ibramin Ghazali | – | Emissary
Section 2. The Panel is hereby authorized to take such appropriate measures and, consistent with the best interests of the government, to agree to such terms and conditions as may be necessary for the expeditious and reasonable conclusion of the hostage situation.
Section 3. The Panel, through the Chief Negotiator, shall provide the President with periodic update of its activities.
Section 4. This order shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 15Th day of May, in the year of our Lord, two thousand.
(Sgd.) JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA
By the President:
(Sgd.) RONALDO B. ZAMORA
Executive Secretary