Rappler's latest stories on Bangsamoro peace
FULL TEXT: AFP chief Carlito Galvez Jr's speech at turnover rites
'While we give primacy to peace, we will never hesitate to use our might when innocent civilians are threatened and attacked,' says Armed Forces chief of staff General Carlito Galvez Jr
Ateneo presidents urge lawmakers to 'immediately' pass BBL
'We implore our legislators not to delay such passage any further,' Ateneo presidents across the country urge Congress
House leadership files Bangsamoro commission's BBL version
The original timeline of the bill targets its passage in the House on third and final reading by December 2017
Dureza hopes no more Palace 'tinkering' of BBL draft
The completed BBL draft created by the Bangsamoro Transition Commission will be submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte on July 17
Duterte appeals to Muslims in Mindanao: Resist extremism
The President asks Mindanaoans to avoid extremism because it will destroy all of us
Duterte urged to create Bangsamoro transitional justice commission
The commission is expected to help address deep rooted grievances of the Bangsamoro people which President Rodrigo Duterte often talks about
Duterte and Misuari discuss possible meeting in Malaysia
To make the meeting possible President Duterte says he will order the police and military not to implement the warrant of arrest against the MNLF leader
Gov't, MILF to resume peace talks August 30 in Davao City
Future talks between the two panels will be held in the Philippines says Peace Process Adviser Jesus Dureza
Duterte targets meeting with Misuari in 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte speaks to troops in Jolo Sulu the stomping ground of the Abu Sayyaf
Duterte: Pass Bangsamoro law minus 'constitutional issues'
President Rodrigo Duterte urges the 17th Congress to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law BBL because it is the only solution to the historical injustice in Mindanao
With BBL 'dead,' transitional justice key to Mindanao peace efforts
While the proposed BBL was not passed in the 16th Congress the Third Party Monitoring Team of the Bangsamoro peace process says there has been progress in efforts to achieve peace in Mindanao
Bangsamoro basic law: Forgotten battle?
We are comforted by our undying aspiration for peace and justice
Group pushes for 'realistic and doable' Bangsamoro plan
The Institute for Autonomy and Governance calls on the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to accept the hard reality that a full implementation of the agreement is not possible now
Decommissioned arms, human trafficking, MERS outbreak | 6PM wRap
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Decommissioning of rebel firearms begins June 16
President Benigno Aquino III will witness the turnover of the first batch of Moro Islamic Liberation Front firearms in Maguindanao
Drilon eyes September passage for Bangsamoro bill in Senate
Senate President Franklin Drilon opposes the opt in provision
Lawmakers file treason complaint vs peace negotiators
Peace negotiators from the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front are named in the complaint
Aquino willing to meet senators on Bangsamoro bill
President Benigno Aquino III reminds legislators about the urgency of passing the proposed Bangsamoro basic law as soon as possible
What happens when peace processes fail or succeed?
Failed peace processes have consequences While each peace process is unique experiences from other countries that have witnessed violent conflict offer important insights
Non-Moro indigenous peoples aren't second class citizens - Part 2
It is unacceptable to see a law which relegates non Moro indigenous peoples as second class citizens in their own ancestral domains and territories
Mary Jane Veloso, Jeane Napoles arrest, Pacquiao killer instinct | The wRap
Mary Jane Veloso lives The Court of Tax Appeals orders the arrest of Jeane Napoles Pacquiao says his killer instinct is back
FULL REPORT: Peace Council on the Bangsamoro Basic Law
Read the full report of the Malacañang convened group below
Mary Jane Veloso, Nepal quake, boxers pick Mayweather | The wRap
An Indonesian court rejects Filipino maid’s second case review The Nepal quake death toll rises to at least 3 200 Former common opponents of Mayweather and Pacquiao say Mayweather will win
Peace Council: Bangsamoro law constitutional, acceptable
House ad hoc committee on the Bangsamoro Basic Law chair Rufus Rodriguez however maintains his position on deleting 8 provisions of the proposed law
BIFF threatens to attack North Cotabato capitol
If we will have the chance we will not only raid the town or city halls but we will also attack the provincial capitol says BIFF spokesperson Abu Misry Mama
BIFF: We will seize more gov't firearms
Unlike the MILF the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters say they will not return the weapons of SAF troopers as these were seized in a legitimate encounter in Mamasapano town
Give peace a chance – Gov't and rebel negotiators
Both sides say talks on disarming the rebels have made progress and they vow not to waver in implementing an accord on the voluntary surrender of weapons
Pope Francis endorses Mindanao peace process
I express my trust that [this] will result in just solutions in accord with the nation s founding principles and respectful of the inalienable rights of all
The youth's role in the Bangsamoro and nation-building
The Bangsamoro people just like their Filipino brothers and sisters had suffered enough They deserve to be given their fair share of economic growth and democratic governance We all deserve that don’t we?
Peace deal sends ARMM investments to all-time high
Following the signing of a final peace pact between the national government and Muslim rebels more investors are pouring capital into the ARMM
Gov’t settles DepEd-ARMM’s unpaid GSIS premiums
The budget department will release a total of P991 4 million for unpaid GSIS premiums of DepEd ARMM personnel so they can enjoy all their due benefits
After peace deal, ARMM investments soar
Investments in the first 5 months already exceeded the total for the whole of 2013
Bangsamoro challenge: Open up the process
People need to feel that they own they process that they can genuinely participate in its mechanisms and not only to agree or express support
Aquino hopes Bangsamoro agreement can promote peace in ASEAN
President Benigno Aquino III hopes the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro will serve as a model to other countries dealing with separatist groups
Rappler Newscast | April 15, 2014
Luzon power supply tight till Wednesday MILF slams military for disrupting peace Washington Post The Guardian share Pulitzer for NSA coverage
Miriam: I’m not out to scuttle Bangsamoro deal
Santiago takes a constructive tone saying she is engaged in forward thinking about the consequences of the deal
Rappler Newscast | April 2, 2014
Sen Guingona calls for disbarment of lawyers involved in the pork barrel scam Sen Santiago: Bangsamoro deal is unconstitutional Quake triggers a tsunami in Chile
My Mindanao: Peace at long last?
I believe that a new breed of Muslim leaders visionaries and intellectuals will be the catalyst for change
Breakaway rebel leader vows to fight after peace pact
A breakaway group of the MILF promises to continue the fight for independence
Rappler Newscast | March 27, 2014
PH gov t and the MILF sign the Bangsamoro peace agreement MILF chief: peace deal is their “crowning glory” Egypt’s army chief to run for president
Filipino Muslims celebrate Kalilang Festival in Quiapo
Held rarely the Kalilang Festival is celebrated by Filipino Muslims to commemorate the historic signing of the peace pact between the government and the MILF
TIMELINE: The long road to the Bangsamoro region
2nd UPDATE The Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro is signed March 27 2014 Since then the next step of the journey the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law has gone through major roadblocks
Aquino sees Cardinal Quevedo as ally
President Benigno Aquino III praises Orlando Cardinal Quevedo – who has expressed distrust towards the Aquino administration – for backing the government s peace process
CHED gets P1B for PDAF scholars, projects
Almost half of the P1 05 billion will go to scholarships with the biggest allotments for Calabarzon Central Luzon Western Visayas and the ARMM
Congress commits to pass Bangsamoro law this year
Senate President Franklin Drilon reminds the Bangsamoro Transition Commission that the basic law they are drafting should not require amending the Constitution
GPH-MILF peace deal: Groundwork begins
Rappler talks to Miriam Coronel Ferrer Yasmin Busran Lao and Senen Bacani of the government s peace panel
Military captures BIFF strongholds, extends operations
The death toll in the Maguindanao clashes rises to 41 as of Thursday morning January 30 The military says 40 BIFF members and one soldier are killed
Rappler Newscast | January 27, 2014
Historic firearms deal paves way for peace Soldiers attack MILF breakaway units Ukraine eyes state of emergency
HIGHLIGHTS: Gov't, MILF signing of arms agreement
The signing of the firearms agreement brings both sides closer to a comprehensive peace deal
Rappler Newscast | January 24, 2014
Bangsamoro peace panels close to a final peace agreement ERC Chief Ducut not quitting Intellectual property expert cites cybercrime law problems
