Mussolini Sinsuat Lidasan

18/08/2026

𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗢 𝗗𝗘 𝗭𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 (𝗔𝗗𝗭𝗨) 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬
In support to the earlier statement released by the Ateneo de Davao University, the 𝗔𝗹 𝗤𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 stands in deep sorrow and solidarity with the Ateneo de Zamboanga University community. We offer our heartfelt prayers for the families grieving their loss and for the swift, full recovery of those undergoing treatment for their injuries. May Allah (SWT) grant ease, comfort and sabr to everyone affected by this heartbreaking incident.
As an Islamic and Peacebuilding Institute, we affirm that Islam holds human life sacred and grounds itself in 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙢 ( (peace), mercy, and protection of all people. 𝗪𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝘂𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, reinstating that schools must remain safe, inviolable sanctuaries where 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻, 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿.
In this time of grief, we appeal for empathy and restraint. We urge the public to please 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Instead, let us stand united through interreligious dialogue, mutual understanding, and a shared commitment to 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲

𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗢 𝗗𝗘 𝗭𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 (𝗔𝗗𝗭𝗨) 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh
May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be with you.

In support to the earlier statement released by the Ateneo de Davao University, the 𝗔𝗹 𝗤𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 stands in deep sorrow and solidarity with the Ateneo de Zamboanga University community. We offer our heartfelt prayers for the families grieving their loss and for the swift, full recovery of those undergoing treatment for their injuries. May Allah (SWT) grant ease, comfort and sabr to everyone affected by this heartbreaking incident.

As an Islamic and Peacebuilding Institute, we affirm that Islam holds human life sacred and grounds itself in 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙢 ( (peace), mercy, and protection of all people. 𝗪𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝘂𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, reinstating that schools must remain safe, inviolable sanctuaries where 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻, 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿.

In this time of grief, we appeal for empathy and restraint. We urge the public to please 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Instead, let us stand united through interreligious dialogue, mutual understanding, and a shared commitment to 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲.

11/05/2026

The Point | The Filipino people are not the problem. They never were. They have been patient, resilient, and repeatedly let down by a structure designed, whether by intention or neglect, to serve those in power rather than those who put them there.

Read more: https://www.thelobbyist.biz/perspectives/article-details/the%20point/philippine-governances-structural-curse

30/04/2026

Are you a young leader from Mindanao ready to make a difference?

The Mindanao Young Leaders Programme (MinYLP) is calling on emerging community leaders aged 23–30 to step up, level up, and lead change — not just in Mindanao, but on a global stage!

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Whether you're advocating for your indigenous community, fighting for the environment, championing gender rights, or building peace — your voice belongs here.

💡 MinYLP is managed by UnionAID and IDIS, in partnership with Victoria University of Wellington, with support from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

👉 If you're a young Mindanaon working with a CSO, NGO, labour union, women's group, or environmental organization — this is your sign to apply.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. The next generation of Mindanao's leaders starts with you. 💪🔥

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28/04/2026

The Alchemy of Non-Violence: Why the UBJP’s "Internal Crisis" is a Masterclass in Political Maturity
By Mussolini Lidasan

In the volatile landscape of Bangsamoro politics, the whispers of a "coup d’état" within the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) have reached a fever pitch. Analysts point to the shifting tectonic plates of power where the Chief of Staff of the BIAF has assumed the mantle of Chief Minister, seemingly displacing the traditional hierarchy of the Party President and Chairman. To the casual observer, this looks like the classic blueprint for a house divided.

However, if we look closer at the UBJP’s strategic silence and their invitation to the Party Secretary General for the upcoming Assembly, we see something far more profound than a simple power struggle. We see the application of Satyagraha in the heart of Mindanao.

The leadership of the UBJP has made a startlingly mature move: they have refused to name Chief Minister Abdulrauf Macacua as an enemy. Instead, they have framed the current friction as a struggle orchestrated by external forces—the Philippine government’s historical penchant for "divide and rule."

This stance mirrors the deep philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi taught us that to hate the person is to succumb to the very darkness we seek to overcome. He famously suggested that we must "hate the sin, but love the sinner."

In our context, the "poison" isn't the individual holding the office; the poison is the systemic pressure, the lure of unilateral power, and the external interference that threatens to derail the Bangsamoro transition. By maintaining that there is no "internal conflict," the UBJP is effectively separating the individual from the action, focusing their energy on the structural "poison" rather than the person of Macacua.

The invitation for the Chief Minister to attend the Party Assembly is the ultimate "test case" of this political maturity. It is a gesture of Ahimsa (non-violence)—not a passive non-violence, but a proactive, courageous one.

If he attends: It signals a bridge built over troubled waters, proving that the party’s collective identity is stronger than individual ambitions.

If he declines: The UBJP still wins the moral high ground by demonstrating an unwavering commitment to dialogue and inclusion.

Gandhi believed that "loving your enemy" was the highest form of strength. It is easy to strike back when you feel usurped; it is infinitely harder to keep the door open and offer a seat at the table to the one who has seemingly taken your place.

What we are witnessing is the evolution of the Moro struggle from the trenches of armed conflict to the sophisticated arenas of political philosophy. By refusing to engage in a fratricidal war of words, the UBJP leadership is practicing a form of "radical love" that stabilizes the region.

They are teaching us that true power does not lie in the title of Chief Minister, but in the ability to hold a party—and a people—together when the world expects them to fall apart. Whether Macacua walks through those doors or not, the UBJP has already proven its maturity. They have chosen to fight the "poison" of division while keeping their hearts open to their brothers.
In the words of the Mahatma:
“Whenever you are confronted with an opponent, conquer him with love."

The Bangsamoro is finally learning to conquer not just its enemies, but its own impulses toward discord. That, more than any legislative win, is the true victory of the transition.

31/03/2026

The Point | The question every Filipino voter should be asking their congressman is this: If the global economy tips into recession because of the Hormuz closure, and we are left holding the bag of 7.5 percent inflation, will you tell the hungry Filipino people that you were too busy "multitasking" to stop it?

Read more: https://www.thelobbyist.biz/perspectives/article-details/the%20point/the-impeachment-distraction-%E2%80%94-why-cant-congress-multitask

16/03/2026

Hormuz: another fine mess Washington has got itself into

By Li Yang | China Daily
Updated: 10:20 pm (GMT+8) March 16, 2026

There is a particular rhythm to the United States’ foreign policy in times of crisis: start the fire, fan the flames, then ring the neighborhood doorbells asking everyone to bring a bucket of water.

That seems to be the latest choreography in the drama unfolding around the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow maritime choke point through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s traded oil flows. After weeks of escalating confrontation with Iran, the US is now pressing other countries to dispatch naval es**rts to keep the sea lane open. Washington hinted it will “remember” who helps and who doesn’t.

But most countries’ answer has been that when you are the one who has lit the flame and is feeling the heat, don’t ask everyone else to bring fire extinguishers to put out the blaze.

China urges all parties to immediately stop military actions, avoid further escalation of tensions, and prevent regional instability from expanding and affecting global economic development, as noted by Lin Jian, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, in reply to a related question.
Beijing’s position has remained consistent since the US and Israel launched military strikes against Iran. At the United Nations, the Chinese envoy, Fu Cong, rightly pointed out that such actions lack legitimacy, as they were carried out without authorization from the UN Security Council and amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations. Fu stressed that the fundamental solution lies in a ceasefire and a return to dialogue.

It is the kind of pragmatic diplomatic logic that some in Washington increasingly seem allergic to. They appear to believe the solution to the Middle East crisis is an international es**rt fleet assembled on demand — like ordering backup on a geopolitical group chat.

The pitch goes something like this: because many countries rely on energy passing through Hormuz, they should help police it. But there’s a glaring omission in that argument — namely, who turned the Gulf into a war zone in the first place.
The US and Israel did.

Now, as casualties among US troops mount and the costs of sustaining the conflict balloon, Washington appears to be discovering the familiar truth of the US’ military adventures: they are easy to start but hard to finish. And costly.

Oil markets are already reacting. Attacks on shipping and regional instability have sent prices soaring and rattled supply chains worldwide. The result is a global economic ripple effect — higher energy prices, disrupted logistics and rising production prices.

In other words, the rest of the world is already paying the price for the US’ hubris. So when Washington asks others to deploy warships to stabilize the Strait, it is essentially asking them to pay twice.
Not surprisingly, some of the US’ allies are politely declining the invitation. Both Japan and Australia have signaled reluctance to send ships to the mission, illustrating that even friendly capitals are wary of getting dragged into a conflict whose origins they did not choose.

Their hesitation reflects a simple geopolitical calculus. Joining the US-led es**rt mission could place their vessels directly in the crosshair of Iranian retaliation — something Tehran has already hinted at. If the conflict escalates further, the Strait of Hormuz could become a naval front line rather than a shipping lane.
For many governments, the choice is obvious: avoid becoming collateral participants in someone else’s war.
Washington’s pressure campaign even encompasses some third party countries, with Washington suggesting that noncooperation on Hormuz could affect their exchanges with the US — a diplomatic gambit that treats global security like a bargaining chip.

The policymakers in Washington should realize that de-escalation, dialogue and the protection of international trade routes are what are needed. The logic is inescapable: If the goal is stability in the Strait of Hormuz, the fastest way to achieve it is not to flood the waters with more warships but to end the conflict that makes warships necessary.

23/02/2026

The Point | We cannot ask people to choose peace at the polls while they are forced to live in war. True peace is built not in the excitement of an election, but in the quiet, diligent work of building a just society where every life has the dignity of a future. That is the only mandate that ultimately matters.

Read more: https://www.thelobbyist.biz/perspectives/article-details/the%20point/why-elections-alone-cannot-secure-peace-in-bangsamoro

THE LOBBYiST: More Than Just Views

Proponents argue convincingly that further delay breeds dangerous cynicism. The appointed transition has lasted years, and the 2024 Supreme Court ruling excluding Sulu created a legal vacuum that only a fresh election can resolve. The goal—transforming a revolutionary movement into...

18/02/2026

Statement of Support from the Save the Philippines Coalition Mindanao and Bangsamoro

Davao City, Philippines — The Save the Philippines Coalition Mindanao and Bangsamoro stands in unwavering solidarity with Vice President Inday Sara Duterte following her courageous and historic declaration to run for the Presidency of the Philippines.

For too long, the people of Mindanao and the Bangsamoro have felt the weight of promises unkept and the "lack of loyalty" to the duty of serving the nation. We resonate deeply with the Vice President’s "peaceful acceptance" that her life belongs to the service of the country rather than the pursuit of personal happiness.

Why We Stand With Inday Sara:
A Stand Against Corruption: We commend her decision to leave the cabinet rather than be part of a 2025 national budget "riddled with corruption," even in the face of political threats like impeachment.

A Call for Accountability: We accept her humble apology for the current state of our nation—from the "blatant abuse of institutions" for political gain to the rising prices of basic goods and the lack of food security.

The Pursuit of Peace and Sovereignty: We join her in demanding a truly independent foreign policy that does not leave the Philippines caught between global superpowers.

Protecting the Future: Like the Vice President, we "fear for our children" and the future generations. We refuse to accept poverty as our fate or to lose hope in a country we can pass on to our descendants.

“I offer my life, my strength, and my future in the service of our nation." — Vice President Sara Duterte

We hear your call to bring back Tapang at Malasakit (Courage and Compassion). As a coalition representing the heart of Mindanao and the Bangsamoro, we pledge our full support to this mission. We are ready to work alongside you for God, for the Country, and for every Filipino Family.

Padayon, Inday Sara! Para sa Bagong Ugma!
Maisug BARMM Maisug Kuwait Inday Sara Duterte