Foundation for Economic Freedom

13 March 2019

BOARD OF ADVISERS: AL-HAJJ MURAD EBRAHIM Chairman, Moro Islamic Liberation Front Thomas Allen Raul Fabella Interim Chief Minister, Autonomous Region in Muslim Gerardo Sicat Cesar Virata Dear Chairman Murad: BOARD OF TRUSTEES: The Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF) would like to extend its deepest Roberto de Ocampo sympathy and offer prayers to the family and friends of Ghazali Jaafar. Chairman

The Bangsamoro lost a good man but gained so much from the fruits of Jaafar’s work Romeo Bernardo Vice-Chairman with the Philippine Government on ensuring lasting peace in Mindanao.

Calixto Chikiamco His track record in the struggle for peace is greatly recognized having served as the President chairperson of the MILF Peace Negotiating Panel from 1996 to 1997; First Vice

chairperson of the MILF Central Committee and MILF for Political Affairs; Chairman of Eduardo Gana the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC), and member of the Bangsamoro Treasurer Transition Authority. His commitment and hard work as Chairman of the BTC ensured that a better version of the was crafted. Ricardo Balatbat III Corporate Secretary The work that he has done is a manifestation of his unwavering service to the Muslim community. Anthony Abad Joseph Angeles Arturo Corpuz FEF with the Philippine Center on Islam and Democracy recognizes his dedication and Felipe Medalla Vaughn Montes commit to support and help in the transition of the newly installed Bangsamoro Simon Paterno Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Perry Pe Ma. Cecilia Soriano

Very truly yours,

CALIXTO V. CHIKIAMCO President

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