Duterte: Religion has nothing to do with terrorism

By Prince Golez

Religion has no link to terrorism, President Rodrigo Duterte said as he noted that the Philippines continues to be confronted with security threats amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.

During the virtual Aqaba Process meeting Wednesday, Duterte said terrorist groups capitalize on the crisis to ramp up attacks.

“Even as we are navigating ourselves out of this pandemic, the Philippines continues to confront security threats. Indeed, Covid-19 has not quarantined terrorists,” according to the Chief Executive.

“Local terrorist groups, such as the Abu Sayyaf, the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, and the New People’s Army of the Communist Party of the Philippines have been emboldened: They exploit the situation to serve their nefarious activities,” he also said.

Duterte, however, clarified that terrorism doesn’t have religion.

“Let us be clear about this: Religion has nothing to do with terrorism,” the President said.

“All faiths – Islam included – teach us to love not hate; to build peace not destroy; and, to celebrate our common humanity and not trample on it with senseless and ruthless violence.

“Now, more than ever, our resolve is stronger: We will not let up in our fight against terrorism. And we will not allow Covid-19 to bring our people to their knees,” he concluded.

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