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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'
Mindanao closer to peace as MILF decommissions 12,000 fighters – gov't
President Rodrigo Duterte will lead a ceremony in Maguindanao on Saturday, September 7, as former rebels from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front begin their transition to civilian life
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 chief Galvez seeks OPAPP post after retirement
General Carlito Galvez Jr, a strong advocate of the peace process in Mindanao, says he wants to continue dialogues with rebel groups after his retirement on December 12
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
Elizabeth Clenci designated as PH peace ambassador
Elizabeth who is set to compete in the Miss Grand International pageant in Vietnam joins the ranks of the country s peace ambassadors
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
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
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
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
Duterte approves peace roadmap
President Rodrigo Duterte also gives the go signal on presidential peace adviser Jesus Dureza s proposal to do massive on ground developmental projects in line with the government s efforts to honor agreements
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, 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
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
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
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
‘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
MNLF, MILF start finding common ground
Organization of Islamic Cooperation Secretary General Iyad Ameen Madani sends his special envoy to the Philippines to convene the meeting between the rival groups
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
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
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
#SelfieForPeace: Take a selfie, be part of history
Take a selfie for peace Join this campaign from March 24 27 and get the chance to get a commemorative peace T shirt
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
UP President: 'I share the outrage' over Solis' plagiarism
UPDATED UP is dismayed over a case of plagiarism committed by one of its students
Indonesia keeps distance from MNLF siege
The MNLF has not asked Indonesia to intervene says government
Elmo Magalona, Azkals members at peace month kick-off
1 Goal for Peace celebrates football and National Peace Consciousness Month in September
Gov't, MILF to resume talks 'early July'
The Philippine government and the MILF agree on this after a stalemate on the peace talks
Talks with MNLF a review, not negotiations
An OIC representative is set to arrive in the country on Thursday to facilitate the tripartite review
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
