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Peace adviser warns vs 'posers' eyeing MNLF, OIC talks

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Posted at Nov 01 10:39 PM

MANILA - Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. on Friday denied his office authorized individuals or organizations in holding a supposed forum on peace process and federalism for members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Zamboanga City. Read more »

In historic meeting, MILF, MNLF leaders embrace, spark hopes of reconciliation

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Updated as of Oct 02 12:47 AM

MNLF founding chair Nur Misuari and MILF chair and BARMM interim chair Murad Ebrahim shook hands and embraced on Monday.  Read more »

Challenges to Moro rebels' decommissioning

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Posted at Sep 06 11:20 AM

The largest Muslim rebel group in the Philippines, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, is expected to begin the decommissioning of some 12,000 fighters on September 7. It's part of the crucial normalization process under the peace agreement between the rebel group and the government. But in this edition of #MattersofFact, a senior adviser for the peace advocacy group International Alert says the decommissioning of weapons may not necessarily translate to a better situation in Mindanao. Read more »

Japan pledges Mindanao development aid worth P12 billion

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Posted at May 31 10:06 PM

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assured Duterte that Japan will continue its support for the peace process in Mindanao. Read more »

Malaysia's Mahathir meets with PH Congress leaders

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 07 05:24 PM

Leaders of the Philippine Congress met with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in Makati City on Thursday morning. Read more »

Malaysia vows to help Mindanao in wake of Bangsamoro law ratification

Tarra Quismundo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 07 12:42 PM

Malaysia is keen to invest in Mindanao, its Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Thursday, as he gave a positive outlook on development in the region following the ratification of the law that will establish a more powerful self-governed Bangsamoro region. Read more »

Give us a chance, says Bangsamoro leader after 'tyranny' accusation

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Updated as of Feb 28 03:32 PM

The Philippines' largest Moro rebel group should be given a chance to transform itself into a bureaucracy, its leader said Thursday, following accusations that it is imposing a "virtual dictatorship" over the new Bangsamoro region.   Read more »

Philippines cathedral bombing sparks peace process worries

Ayee Macaraig, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 28 03:54 PM

The Islamic State-claimed bombing of a Catholic cathedral that killed 20 in the Philippines' restive south put fresh pressure Monday on peace efforts aimed at ending decades of separatist violence. Read more »

Welcome to the Duterte Cabinet

Rolando Mailo, Presidential Photo
Posted at Jan 08 01:54 PM

President Duterte welcomes newly-appointed Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Carlito Galvez Jr., as a new member of his cabinet before the 33rd Cabinet Meeting held at the Malacañan Palace on Monday.  Read more »

Bangsamoro plebiscite set on 2 separate days in 2019

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Posted at Dec 07 05:09 PM

MANILA - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday said it has scheduled two separate days for the plebiscite on the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), which promises wider autonomy to Muslim Mindanao.   Read more »

Duterte to appoint retiring AFP chief to OPAPP

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 05 03:08 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte will appoint retiring Armed Forces chief Carlito Galvez Jr. to the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), the Palace said Wednesday. Read more »

Peace adviser Dureza nagbitiw sa puwesto

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Posted at Nov 27 10:06 PM

Nagbitiw na sa puwesto si Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza, sabi ngayong Martes ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Read more »

Retiring military chief wants to be peace consultant

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Posted at Nov 19 03:07 PM

The head of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Monday said he wants to be a peace consultant after he retires next month.  Read more »

Bangsamoro Law can hurdle Supreme Court challenge, says MILF, military

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Posted at Nov 19 03:00 PM

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front and military on Monday expressed confidence that a law granting wider self-rule to Muslims will survive its first legal challenge at the Supreme Court.   Read more »

LOOK: Moro Islamic Liberation Front consultation on Bangsamoro Organic Law

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Updated as of Jul 29 11:43 AM

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) holds a consultation on Bangsamoro Organic Law in Camp Darapanan, Maguindanao on Sunday July 29, 2018. Read more »

Joma: Series of deal breakers from Duterte side

Jofelle Tesorio, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau
Posted at Jul 04 08:48 AM

UTRECHT, The Netherlands - What led to the tit-for-tat between the Philippines’ Left and the government recently? Read more »

Reds signed stand-down deal because they trust Duterte: Bello

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Posted at Jun 27 11:45 AM

Communist rebels signed a stand-down agreement with the government for the first time in its 50-year insurgency because they believe in the sincerity of President Rodrigo Duterte, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III claimed Wednesday.  Read more »

Public consultations on peace talks to start in Mindanao: Bello

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Posted at Jun 27 08:22 AM

The government within the next 2 weeks will start consulting the public and other stakeholders to galvanize support for its peace negotiations and draft agreements with communist rebels, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said Wednesday.    Read more »

ALAMIN: Sino-sino ang binibigyan ng pabahay ng NHA?

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Updated as of Jun 07 06:28 PM

Kabilang sa mga pagsubok na kinakaharap ng gobyerno ang pagdami ng pamilyang Pilipino na walang sariling tirahan.   Read more »

Gov't, Reds start informal talks in Europe

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 08 03:14 PM

The Philippine government and the communist rebels have started holding informal talks in Europe as they bid to resume peace talks, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process said Tuesday. Read more »