Lugus mayor supports federalism

 

By Judys G. Cogo

SULU—Mayor Hadar Hajiri of Lugus town organized forum on federalism in this town on October 12 in support to the proposed federal form of government of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Duterte had expressed belief that shifting from unitary to federal form of government will address inequality.

Hajiri said federal form of government may spawn equal access to development since regions under this form will be given the opportunity to grow economically in context to their needs.   

In an interview the mayor said he is supporting the proposal of the chief executive of the land so that the drug problems in his town will be solve once and for all.

“I think the only way we can stop drug trading in the community is to invite people to participate in the economic activity,” said Hajiri.

The mayor expressed belief Duterte won the last election because of his proposed move to eradicate drugs trafficking in the country.

Hajiri dreamed of a drug-free town when federal form of government will be implemented during Duterte’s administration.

Hugpong chairperson graces the forum

Celso Tizon, national chairman of Hugpong Federal Movement of the Philippines, graced the occasion as a resource speaker with some officers of the movement.

Tizon said during his speech the only way people will participate in the nation building is to address first cultural incompatibility.

Under federalism, he said its regional state can draft their own constitution in conformity with their cultural orientation.

In the meantime, Virgilio Dela Cruz, secretary general of HFMP, expressed appreciation over the support showed by the people of Lugus town to the proposed federal form of government.