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Malacañang on 'ISIS-inspired' Cotabato blast: Do not speculate
Chief Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr also tells the public to be more 'sober' in dealing with rumors and calls the incident an 'isolated case'
Galvez appointment as Duterte adviser signals new peace mindset
The appointment of Carlito Galvez Jr also completes the retired generals' takeover of key posts handling peace, security, and delivery of government services
A month before Bangsamoro plebiscite, gov't entities sign deal on info drive
Poll watchdog Legal Network of Truthful Elections, however, criticizes the delay in the information and education drive in the Bangsamoro
Mindanao rights groups wary of Carlito Galvez as OPAPP chief
Human rights group Barug Katungod Mindanao expresses concern that military chief Carlito Galvez Jr would 'militarize the OPAPP and the peace process'
Duterte to appoint AFP chief Galvez as OPAPP chief
(UPDATED) Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo says President Duterte announced his post-retirement plan for General Carlito Galvez Jr at a Cabinet meeting
Peace process adviser Jesus Dureza resigns
(3rd UPDATE) The President says he is sad to accept the resignation of his friend and fellow Davaoeño Jesus Dureza. He also announced he has fired OPAPP Undersecretary Ronald Flores and Assistant Secretary Yeshtern Donn Baccay.
AFP to return P192.5-M Maguindanao road project fund
Some P192.5 million allotted for road projects in Maguindanao under the Pamana program is not utilized by the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Marawi priest Chito Soganub rescued from Maute
(4th UPDATE) Marawi priest Father Teresito 'Chito' Soganub is rescued along with another hostage near Bato Mosque, one of 3 enemy strongholds that fell into government control over the past days
Duterte wants BBL 'game plan' before certifying it as urgent
The President gathers MILF leaders BTC members Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III and House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez in a meeting in Malacañang
News Briefs: March 27, 2017
Stories from across the Philippines on Monday March 27
Duterte bats for 'strategic shift' in ending war with Reds
UPDATED President Rodrigo Duterte meets with leftist Cabinet members to discuss the peace process that collapsed earlier this month
Gov't keeps ceasefire with communist rebels
2ND UPDATE President Rodrigo Duterte s chief peace adviser says negotiations with the Left will continue even after the communist rebels have terminated their ceasefire with the government
Yasay joins talks with communist rebels in Rome
The National Democratic Front is pushing for the Philippines to have an independent foreign policy particularly from its treaty ally the United States
Korean, Filipino hostages released in Sulu
3rd UPDATE The two hostages a captain and crew member of a South Korean flagged cargo ship are released to Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jess Dureza
Contrapunto: Regarding Carol Araullo's take on the Oslo talks
For sure there will be contentious and disagreeable points in the course of the peace negotiations But shouldn t these be raised by the members of the negotiating panels themselves?
Joint gov't, MILF anti-drug operation leads to arrest of 13
The men are believed to be followers of Samad Masgal alias Commander Madrox leader of an armed group involved in the drug trade in North Cotabato
#TayoAngKapayapaan: Gov't, NDF should learn from indigenous peoples
On the issue of political and constitutional reforms the indigenous peoples have plenty of sage advice for both the government and the NDF because they have been governing themselves peacefully justly and harmoniously for centuries
UP to assist in Duterte's talks with communist rebels
UP Vice President Prospero de Vera Jr will play an active role in the talks with the NDF He sits as member of the government committee that will negotiate socio economic reforms
OPAPP seeks 1,000% budget increase in 2017
Secretary Jesus Dureza says the huge increase is due to the agency s implementation of the Pamana program which costs P7 billion in lump sum funds
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
Dureza: We've moved from negotiation to partnership with MILF
UPDATED Dureza says the launch of the implementation phase of the peace process with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front is a milestone
Dureza vows to honor agreements with MILF
Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Jess Dureza says the peace process depends on continuity
Dureza: PH to discuss ceasefire with communists
The next meeting with the National Democratic Front is scheduled on the 3rd week of July
Dureza flying to Norway to meet with Joma Sison
UPDATED Dureza says he will be accompanied by incoming Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III and former congressman Hernani Braganza
Dureza, Bello, and the previous peace talks
The president elect s choices to work on peace talks Silvestre Bello III and Jesus Dureza are no stranger to negotiations with insurgents Can they help Duterte achieve peace in 3 6 months as promised?
Communist rebels open to talk peace 'with any administration'
The National Democratic Front of the Philippines says the rebel leadership is ever ready to resume the peace process in the context of past agreements
MILF camps get farming equipment, support
Former rebel camps can significantly contribute to ARMM s agricultural sector
Irregularities uncovered in vehicle rentals of peace adviser's office
UPDATED The Commission on Audit says the numerous vehicles used by the OPAPP were unconscionable and excessive
PH, MNLF set agenda for high level talks in Jeddah
The two parties also present their views on the merging of all previous peace accords in light of the Bangsamoro Basic Law
Talks with CPP should restart without ‘preconditions’ – Deles
The presidential adviser on the peace process says talk of prisoner release as demanded by the Communist Party of the Philippines is premature
Who are the women in the Bangsamoro Peace Process?
Women suffer the most during war but they are also at the forefront of the ongoing struggle for peace
Marcos aims to finish BBL hearings by May 25
Senators welcome the recommendations of the Citizen s Peace Council on how to make the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law constitutional and inclusive
NDF proposes 6-month, time-bound peace talks
National Democratic Front Philippines chief political consultant Jose Maria Sison says they want to cover 3 substantive items including the end of conflict and disposition of forces
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
Int'l Monitoring Team: Mamasapano a 'disastrous firefight'
The Malaysian led independent body that oversees the ceasefire agreement between the MILF and the Philippine government says both sides committed ceasefire violations
OPAPP hopes to convince the 'misinformed' to support BBL
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process is eyeing the 36 of Filipinos still undecided about the Bangsamoro Basic Law
Public misinformed about BBL, says peace panel head
Government peace panel chair Miriam Coronel Ferrer appeals to the media to help correct all the misinformation on the Bangsamoro Basic Law
Angry Alan to OPAPP: 'What side are you representing?'
Chief peace adviser Teresita Deles and chief negotiator Miriam Coronel Ferrer turn emotional when they respond to Senator Alan Cayetano s question
Muslim migrants in Manila: BBL best option for peace
We are devoted Muslims We don’t want war Hajji Moh’d Ersad Malli says
OPAPP: Gov't did not buy returned SAF arms
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process denies the allegation and expresses disappointment over the unsubstantiated and unverified claim of Fr Eliseo Mercado a peace advocate
‘No Maguindanao clash reports, no Bangsamoro law hearings’
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee wants the OPAPP ARMM AFP and PNP to submit their report on what happened in Mamasapano Maguindanao on January 25
Ex-AFP chief eyed as chief negotiator with NDF
Retired General Emmanuel Bautista is recommended by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process to lead government negotiations with the communist guerrillas
Military tags BIFF in General Santos bombing
It looks connected to the peace spoilers Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters based on the signature of the improvised explosive device says a military official
Final Bangsamoro draft goes to Congress 'end of August'
President Aquino is expected to receive the final version of the measure within the week says Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Teresita Deles
Govt, MILF reach consensus on draft law
President Benigno Aquino III will review the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law before its submission to Congress
Peace in Ramadan and Bangsamoro
Ramadhan brings with it renewal and hope particularly for peace in Mindanao
Panels formed to prepare MILF rebels' shift to civilian life
Switzerland has been invited to provide an expert who would lead the Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Commission the Philippine government says
#SelfieForPeace winners to get peace shirts
50 SelfieForPeace uploaders are receiving commemorative peace shirts
Left: Resume peace talks now
Militant groups urge the Aquino administration to resume peace talks with National Democratic Front and to release political prisoners and NDF consultants
Close to 500 MILF members to visit Malacañang
The military declares a red alert in Central Mindanao
