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Duterte tells disarmed MILF soldiers: Do not be disheartened
Having been at war for much of their lives, the former Moro rebels face insecurity and uncertainty as they return to civilian life

Military rolls out red carpet for Murad before crucial plebiscite
In a historic first, the military welcomes MILF chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim to Camp Aguinaldo two months before the January 21 Bangsamoro plebiscite

MILF to be transformed into NGO once Bangsamoro Basic Law passed
MILF chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim reveals the plan when asked about the future of the group after the passage and implementation of the Bangsamoro Basic Law

Why the Lumad are asking for another version of BBL
Teduray leader Timuay Santos Unsad says the current version of the proposed BBL does not include provisions protecting non Islamized indigenous tribes

MILF commits to implement fatwa vs radical extremism
They extremists are creating intrigues and are sowing terror They are also thriving on the sufferings and hardships of people says MILF chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim

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Duterte discusses Marawi crisis with MILF leaders
President Rodrigo Duterte asks the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to help bring bring humanitarian assistance to civilians still trapped in Marawi

OPAPP hopes to start work on new Bangsamoro law in January
President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to name in January 2017 the members of the expanded Bangsamoro Transition Commission that is tasked to draft the Bangsamoro bill

Federalism? Bangsamoro law first, MILF tells Duterte
The MILF awaits the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law Then the prospective Bangsamoro government shall serve as template of a Philippine federal state

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PH gov't, MILF to expand Bangsamoro Transition Council
The expanded BTC which is tasked to draft a new Bangsamoro Basic Law BBL will now have 21 members the two sides say after talks in Malaysia

JICA's Bangsamoro dev't plan to create 550,000 jobs by 2022
The Japan International Cooperation Agency JICA turns over the final Bangsamoro Development Plan that seeks to create jobs and increase the economy in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

MILF to leaders, officers: Don't participate in polls
Aside from running MILF leaders are also not allowed to join and help in campaigns rallies and any other election related activities

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Moro power and the MILF
Will the MILF led movement eventually replace the clans and truly democratize Muslim Mindanao?

Bangsamoro draft bill due Monday
Receiving the draft bill would allow Aquino to quickly submit it to Congress so it could be quickly passed into law and implemented before the president s term ends in mid 2016

Peace panels: Final draft of Bangsamoro law soon
Peace panels of the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front MILF end 10 day workshop in Davao without the final draft but vow to present it to President Aquino by August 18

Proposed Bangsamoro law still in limbo
2nd UPDATE President Benigno Aquino III and MILF chief Al Haj Murad Ebrahim will meet again on the proposed law as the government and the MILF struggle to settle key differences

Gov't, MILF end KL meeting on a 'positive note'
Discussions in Kuala Lumpur on specific concerns pertaining to a proposed law that creates an autonomous government in Mindanao are to continue in Manila

Peace panels in KL to resolve issues on draft Bangsamoro law
The meeting comes after Mohagher Iqbal chief negotiator of the MILF accused Malacañang of heavily diluting the proposed Bangsamoro law

Aquino: 'Peace won't be snatched from my people again'
President Benigno Aquino III says the new peace deal is a chance to end poverty and injustice in the Southern Philippines
Palace organizes 'biggest event'
Over 1 000 guests are invited to the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro the largest event organized by Malacañang Palace since the presidency of Benigno Aquino III
What happens to MILF after peace deal?
The rebel group sees itself transforming into a social movement even as it works on building a political party in time for the 2016 elections
Dealing with an angry Misuari
Nur Misuari has accused the government of undermining the peace agreement with the Moro National Liberation Front But is Misuari still relevant?
Gov't, MILF to resume talks 'early July'
The Philippine government and the MILF agree on this after a stalemate on the peace talks
MILF: Focus on peace talks, not Sabah
Murad: We are more focused on the peace process and we don’t want it to complicate [it] with the issue of Sabah ownership
Aquino makes historic visit to MILF camp
Two presidents before him also paid the MILF a visit but in entirely different circumstances
DOE to award exploration contracts in Bangsamoro area
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front earlier called on the government to cancel the bidding of the exploration contracts until a wealth sharing agreement on Bangsamoro is forged
Eid’l Adha, feast of sacrifice
Let this be an affirmation of our solidarity in pursuing the causes of peace and development for the greater good
'Ink on paper not enough to bring peace'
President Aquino the government and the MILF admit the Framework Agreement is just an initial victory
MILF and terrorism: Hypocrisy, lies, truth
For now it remains an agreement to agree – a philosophical framework that will require much work to turn into reality It marks another stage in the evolution of the MILF
Gov't, MILF sign historic peace plan
Amid the celebration the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front acknowledge that much work needs to be done
HIGHLIGHTS: Signing of the GPH-MILF Framework Agreement
Live updates on the signing of the GPH MILF Framework Agreement
PH govt, MILF set to sign peace roadmap
In a historic move the government and the rebel group are set to sign on October 15 an agreement that would hopefully pave the way for lasting peace in Muslim Mindanao