LAW DOES NOT TARGET REGIONAL, ETHNIC GROUPS By ROGER M. BALANZA The Philippine government has assured that the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 would specifically target terror groups, not regional or ethnic groups, to secure the country against terrorist violence. The … Continue reading GOVT ASSURES MINDANAO MORO LEADERS: Anti-terror bill against terrorists not Muslims
Bangsamoro Organic Law remains on track Senator Francis Tolentino said that the Senate will ensure that the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) gets all the resources it needs as it goes through the crucial transition phase. The implementation … Continue reading SENATE ASSURES FULL SUPPORT FOR BARMM
First of 11 for decommissioned weapons CAMP ABUBAKAR, Barira, Maguindanao — The first of eleven Joint Peace and Security Team (JPST) barracks to be built in seven provinces across Mindanao was officially turned over to the Joint Peace and Security Committee … Continue reading PEACE TALKS: GOVT BARRACKS FOR MORO ISLAMIC LIBERATION FRONT (MILF) FIGHTERS’ FIREARMS READY FOR USE
Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) base commanders in Mindanao converged in Davao City on December 10 to recommend how to transform their areas into peaceful and progressive communities. In a two-day orientation workshop organized by the Joint Normalization Committee (JNC) … Continue reading MILF commanders propose dev’t plans, programs for Bangsamoro
The government and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) will be finalizing next month the creation of a peace coordinating committee to help resolve conflict in Mindanao. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said this plan was discussed during the meeting between … Continue reading DUTERTE, Misuari to finalize GPH-MNLF peace panel next month
We hope that our partners in peace will remain steadfast in their commitment to the peace Malacañang said the explosion in a public market in Isulan town, Sultan Kudarat on Saturday (Sept. 7) shows the need to fast-track the normalization … Continue reading NOGRALES: Sultan Kudarat blast shows need to fast-track normalization
A warrior and man of peace Palace mourns passing Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) vice chairman Ghazali Jaafar died in a hospital in Davao City Wednesday morning. Malacañang mourned the passing of the Moro leader known for his key role … Continue reading MILF VICE CHAIR JAAFAR DIES
Leaders of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) formally took over the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) in a ceremony held at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex in Cotabato City on Tuesday morning. READ MORE IN THIS STORY: 3-year term … Continue reading Bangsamoro transition leaders formally take over ARMM
President Rodrigo R. Duterte “admired” Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding chairman Nur Misuari’s patience in peace negotiations, Malacañang said. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte and Misuari met at the Malacañan Palace on Monday. “The President told the chairman … Continue reading Duterte lauds Misuari’s patience in peace talks
The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) lauded the creation of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) in pursuit of peace and prosperity in Mindanao Region and at the same time recognized that “the path to the realization of the … Continue reading BOL to bring lasting peace in Mindanao
COTABATO CITY — The Philippine National Police is all set to secure Monday’s plebiscite here and in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, police officials said Friday. Senior Supt. Michael Lebanan, acting city police director, said voters should have nothing to … Continue reading Police ready for BOL plebiscite
