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AFP, PNP on heightened alert after Jolo Cathedral explosions
'We will use the full force of the law to bring to justice the perpetrators behind this incident,' says Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana
MILF's Iqbal: We expect 'landslide victory' in 4 provinces, 2 cities
It's 'all systems go' for the Bangsamoro plebiscite, says MILF peace panel chairman Mohagher Iqbal, hopeful that his years of negotiating with the government will culminate in the creation of a new autonomous region
Rappler Talk: Mohagher Iqbal on the Bangsamoro plebiscite and beyond
MILF peace panel chairman Mohagher Iqbal is hopeful for a 'landslide victory' for the Bangsamoro Organic Law
How heightened emotions, stress define bicam on proposed BBL
(UPDATED) Tensions flare as lawmakers finalize the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law. It is expected to continue, especially as they try to break the impasse on the most crucial issues of territory and plebiscite.
2018 best time to pass Bangsamoro Basic Law – MILF
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front also cautions against making changes in the proposed measure that are not consistent with the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro
Dela Rosa on war on drugs, MILF on BBL, LTO revokes Lopez license | Evening wRap
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Lumad on equal footing with Moro in proposed entity – Iqbal
Mohagher Iqbal says laws that protect non-Islamized tribes will be recognized in the proposed Bangsamoro entity
MILF's peace deal with PH gov't different from NDF's, says Iqbal
'For us, what we’re asking is political settlement. We don’t care about the system of government. We don’t care who is running the government.'
Gov’t, MILF call on public, lawmakers to support new Bangsamoro law
The Duterte government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front launch a joint communications roadmap to pass the revised Bangsamoro Basic Law
Duterte to certify new Bangsamoro law as urgent
UPDATED I have requested both the Senate President and the Speaker to consider it immediately Duterte says during a media interview on Monday July 17 in Malacañang
MILF, Maute Group battle for legitimacy
The mountainous town of Butig is host to an MILF camp where its founding leader Hashim Salamat is buried It s also where the ISIS linked Maute Group trained its fighters before they targeted Marawi
Huang, Iqbal, Facebook | Midday wRap
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MILF 'cautious' about proposal to negotiate with Mautes
UPDATED I think that is too much for us The issue in Marawi especially in relation to the Maute Group is so sensitive says MILF peace implementing panel chairman Mohagher Iqbal
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
Duterte signs EO creating new Bangsamoro Transition Commission
The MILF hopes Congress can enact the law creating the Bangsamoro region in time for the 2019 polls when leaders of the new region could be elected
De Lima vs Duterte, Nur Misuari, Clinton vs Trump | 12PM wRap
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2 separate peace panels for MILF, MNLF-Nur
MILF chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal says the group is not opposed to Nur Misuari s participation in the peace process
West Philippine Sea, Bangsamoro Transition Council, Park Geun-Hye | 6PM wRap
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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
Next president: No choice but to pursue peace with MILF
Despite obstacles peace panels from the Philippine government and the MILF say there s reason to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the signing of the peace deal with the MILF
ISIS recruitment in PH, Trillanes vs Binay, Zika virus | 6PM wRap
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Hashim Salamat: The militant and the moderate
The founding chairman of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front was an odd combination of the pragmatic and the naive the militant and the moderate the careful organizer and the failed supplicant
Amid Bangsamoro bill uncertainty, Japan continues aid in Mindanao
Japan s comprehensive development institution has been supporting peace and development projects in the conflict ridden southern Philippines since 2002
Marcos appeals for trust after criticism of new Bangsamoro bill
Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr explains that the substitute bill will still undergo a period of fine tuning and amendments under the legislative process
NPC-Poe talks, Iqbal on BBL, China devaluates yuan| 12PM wRap
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MILF's Iqbal says Bangsamoro bill reaching plenary is 'progress'
Despite the overhaul done by Senator Marcos to the original draft the MILF negotiator says: That is already an achievement by itself It is a good indication that we are moving forward
Aquino swears in Garin, Hontiveros, 32 others
President Benigno Aquino III also administers the oath taking of new Commission on Elections commissioners Rowena Guanzon and Sheriff Abas
Declare Bangsamoro peace deals unconstitutional – Philconsa
Philconsa leads a group in filing a petition against the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro and the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro the basis of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law
'Old comrades' return to civilian life
What does the decommissioning process for members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front entail?
Arms turnover, Duterte on MRT, TRO on Torre de Manila | 6PM wRap
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MILF chief: Decommissioning 'deeply personal,' not just statistics
This is not propaganda says MILF chief Murad Ebrahim It s proof that it is ready to begin its transformation to a political organization
MILF dares anti-BBL sectors: Choose peace, freedom
You want peace? Prepare for peace says MILF s Mohagher Iqbal
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
Plunder report, treason charges, Wi-Fi bill | 6PM wRap
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Revilla in 2016, Bangsamoro Basic Law, new storm signal, | 6PM wRap
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MILF: 2 House BBL amendments violate peace accord
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front appreciates but does not necessarily accept the version of the proposed Bangsamoro basic law passed at committee level in the House of Representatives
Comelec on Iqbal nephew: Focus on performance
Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista confirms that newly appointed Comelec Commissioner Sheriff Abas is a nephew of MILF chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal
Aquino promised us the BBL, says MILF chief negotiator
UPDATED The draft Bangsamoro Basic Law would establish a new autonomous Bangsamoro region in Mindanao as part of a peace agreement signed by the government and the MILF in March last year
Iqbal nephew? Comelec's Abas quietly takes oath
MILF chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal refuses to confirm or deny if newly appointed Comelec Commissioner Sheriff Abas is his nephew
Mohagher Iqbal, the author
[Second of two parts] There are several problematic points that are noticeable in the MILF ideologue’s writings particularly in regards to how to analyze the causes of Moro backwardness and how to overcome this
Drilon: Use of aliases should not hinder peace process
The Senate President says that what is important is that the rebel group recognizes Mohagher Iqbal as their representative to the peace process
Mohagher Iqbal the author
The otherwise exceptional book by the MILF peace negotiator lacks a critical view of the Moro ruling elite who compromised principles and came into a mutual accommodation with the Filipino state
Aquino on Espina, Binay vs Poe, ‘royal baby’ | The wRap
The president confirms Espina did resign Binay’s camp claims it’s not worried about Grace Poe The countdown for the ‘royal baby’ begins
Mayors for Roxas, Iqbal’s passport, Mayweather workout | The wRap
Are municipal mayors endorsing Mar Roxas? Government says Iqbal has a valid passport Watch Mayweather’s workout
DFA: Iqbal carries 'valid' Philippine passport
The Department of Foreign Affairs knows the real name of Moro Islamic Liberation Front chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal
Hillary for US president, Trillanes on Binay bribe, Pacman music video | The wRap
Hillary Clinton runs for the US presidency Senator Trillanes says the Binays bribed two justices Manny Pacquiao has a new music video
Nom de guerre in peace pacts not unique to PH – Deles
The MILF s chief negotiator reveals he owns a bank account under his alias which Senator Escudero points out is against the anti money laundering law
Marcos: Iqbal alias mocks gov't, peace process
Will the controversy over MILF chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal s use of an alias cloud Senate hearings on the Bangsamoro Basic Law?
Iqbal: Even heroes used aliases
I have so many names That s natural in revolutionary organizations Iqbal says
'Should we disregard history, hard work on Bangsamoro law?'
Moro Islamic Liberation Front MILF chief peace negotiator Mohagher Iqbal tells graduates of Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan that the youth will reap the fruits of the peace process
