Rappler's latest stories on Bangsamoro region
Over 8,000 MILF fighters decommissioned in 2019 – OPAPP
Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Assistant Secretary Wilven Mayor says a total of 12,000 Moro Islamic Liberation Front fighters will be decommissioned by 'early 2020'
AFP to train 255 ex-MILF fighters to help secure Bangsamoro region
Members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces will work alongside soldiers and cops in the Joint Peace and Security Team, says Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr
12,000 former MILF troops to be decommissioned in 2019
Decommissioning of the troops comes after the ratification of the Bangsamoro Law and is part of the Philippine government's agreement with the MILF
Threats, vote-buying in Bangsamoro region on eve of midterm polls
International Alert Philippines says the stakes are high for the Bangsamoro region, as it needs elected officials who will help ensure the region's success
MILF submits list of nominees for members of Bangsamoro government
The list of 41 names, submitted the week before the Bangsamoro plebiscite, includes at least 3 women, one Christian, and one member of an ethnic group
[OPINION] Bangsamoro sub-state, not federalism
This political nonsense about 'federalism' should be stopped as an exercise in political witchcraft
Duterte ends BBL impasse: Mother LGUs' vote needed for inclusion in Bangsamoro
(2nd UPDATE) The 6 towns of Lanao del Norte and 39 North Cotabato barangays will have to get the support of their province and municipalities, respectively, before they can join, contrary to what the Bangsamoro Transition Commission wants
Bangsamoro region ‘lesser than ARMM’ feared
The real battle for the powers of the new Bangsamoro region will take place during the bicameral conference committee hearings, when the Senate and the House reconcile their versions of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law
Bicam members: Who will finalize the Bangsamoro law?
28 senators and representatives are chosen to reconcile conflicting provisions in the bills separately passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives
Duterte eyes dividing Bangsamoro entity
President Rodrigo Duterte wonders if the Bangsamoro entity should be further divided into regions representing tribes. He wants the issue resolved this year, by the time Congress passes the Bangsamoro Basic Law.
BBL should ensure wise fiscal spending in Bangsamoro – Dominguez
'A lot of this you have to understand needs the acceptance of the public outside of the area. Because taxes from Luzon, Visayas will be provided here and if the people do not agree that this money is being spent correctly, then we will have a problem.'
Duterte to Moro people: Give government a chance
The President is wary the Moro people will take up arms again if Congress does not approve the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), a piece of a legislative proposal that would expand the existing Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
DOCUMENT: Revised draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law
President Rodrigo Duterte commits to push for the legislation that will complete the peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front
Duterte 'a bit pessimistic' about Mindanao peace talks
I m not nervous but I’m a little bit worried that nothing will come of it says Duterte about government talks with the MILF and MNLF
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Duterte set to sign EO on new Bangsamoro Transition Council
Representatives of the Moro National Liberation Front MNLF are expected to join the body that will draft a revised law creating the new Bangsamoro region
Mindanao peace: Looking from afar in hope and admiration
There are all kinds of tensions in the world and if the Philippines can make the peace process work by creating a democratic inclusive and genuinely autonomous region it will become a model for resolving conflict elsewhere
Bangsamoro law: Key is making Moro autonomy work
To build and not squander the gains of the peace process with the MILF we must adopt an incremental interest based strategy with the primary strategic goal to make Moro autonomy work
Should peace be contingent on the BBL?
The peace effort in Mindanao deserves a paradigm that should not be merely grounded on political considerations be it from the Aquino administration or from the MILF
Oplan 'Lambat-Sibat,' Gigya attack, cheating website | The wRap
The Philippine National Police reports a ‘downward trend’ in crime in the capital A hacker collective attacks a media integration platform affecting 80 news sites around the world The Philippines is the newest market for a cheating website
#AnimateED: Maguindanao massacre: ARMM’s bloody legacy
The scars of impunity are too deep for the incoming entity the Bangsamoro to wash over
Gov't, MILF peace panels meet over delayed bill
The meeting is expected to last 10 days and the two panels hope to produce a draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law that is acceptable to both sides
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
Can this at least be the end of war?
The political currency that extremists might possess could be undermined through greater legitimacy of the political establishment
My Mindanao: Peace at long last?
I believe that a new breed of Muslim leaders visionaries and intellectuals will be the catalyst for change
'World can follow Bangsamoro example'
Diplomats hail the historic deal that aims to end almost 4 decades of conflict
Bizmen on Mindanao's dev't: We must do our part
The Makati Business Club calls on their fellow businessmen to participate in the development of Mindanao s economy following the signing of the historic MIF peace pact
CBCP: Reach out to Bangsamoro deal's critics
The CBCP president pushes for a continuing dialogue with groups like the MNLF
'This is the crowning glory of our struggle'
3rd UPDATE The Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front sign the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro on Thursday March 27
Soldiers attack MILF breakaway units
3rd UPDATE The MILF is helping the military run after the BIFF
