Rappler's latest stories on Peace in Mindanao
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Patahimikin ang mga baril sa Mindanao
Wala nang lalayas sa sariling tahanan upang umiwas sa bala, wala nang baryong maglalagablab sa apoy, wala nang barilang pupunit sa katahimikan
After Bangsamoro law, a bright yet bumpy path to peace
There will be a fight for the hearts and minds of people in the region for them to approve of the Bangsamoro Organic Law in a plebiscite. President Rodrigo Duterte has to convince the political leaders to vote yes.
Young Maranao advocate says empathy key to promoting peace, dev't
After leaving his hometown to study in Cebu, 21-year-old peace advocate Jamil Faisal Adiong says he realized the potential of Mindanao to prosper if only peace reigns in the region
Duterte not confident BBL allowable by Constitution
President Rodrigo Duterte doesn't think the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law can 'hurdle constitutional barriers'
'Dear Digong': Lumad children ask Duterte to end martial law, violence
Lumad children write their appeals to President Rodrigo Duterte ahead of his second State of the Nation Address
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
Abdillah and a city reduced to ruins
Abdillah was a young boy a Maranao a Moro and a pious Muslim in that order He was buried on the same day his life was taken away from him
Becoming white: A letter to all Filipinos
The people of Mindanao are tired We are tired of daily conflicts and of being told that Mindanao is a dreadful place We are tired of telling ourselves that this war will soon come to an end
Why solidarity with Mindanao requires opposing martial law
We need to block rather than support Duterte’s martial law in Mindanao in order to pave the way for a different kind of peace that will not just benefit Mindanaoans but all Filipinos
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 to MNLF, MILF: No peace talks if you protect terrorists
If the two rebel groups harbor terrorists like the Maute Group you might as well forget about peace talks says President Duterte in a speech in front of soldiers
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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
Experts meet in Manila for global forum on federalism
The inaugural Global Autonomy Governance and Federalism Forum 2016 on October 19 and 20 features over 30 international experts who will share first hand experiences and programs from 15 countries
Courage of conviction
In the Philippines arguably the prospects for peace following decades of conflict is perhaps closer than ever before precisely because there is courage of conviction
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Duterte: No amnesty for Abu Sayyaf
President Rodrigo Duterte says he is rejecting MNLF leader Nur Misuari s suggestion to include the terrorist group in the Mindanao peace talks
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's speech 'shows commitment to peace'
Ateneo de Davao president Fr Joel Tabora SJ says there are high expectations that President Rodrigo Duterte would finally bring about peace in Mindanao
Duterte to Abu Sayyaf: Time of reckoning will come
The president elect wants the terrorist group to surrender unconditionally and release all its hostages
Presidential bets on Mindanao: Peace talks, dev't programs critical
Mar Roxas and Rodrigo Duterte agree that the Bangsamoro Basic Law must be passed Three out of 5 candidates mention anti poverty programs are critical to peace in Mindanao
Bello pushes for BBL, ‘marshall plan’ for Mindanao
Senatorial candidate Dionisio Santiago for his part says everyone wants peace but the BBL has ‘unconstitutional’ provisions
Federalism not answer to Mindanao’s woes – Roxas
The Liberal Party presidential bet thinks federalism is a way of saying localities want more resources but current programs already address the island s needs
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
Duterte to expand BBL; Poe evades question
While harping on inclusion Senator Grace Poe digressed says Oxfam s Marie Nunez
Bangsamoro basic law: Forgotten battle?
We are comforted by our undying aspiration for peace and justice
Aquino says BBL bid to continue after his term
President Benigno Aquino III s orders come after congressional leaders said they are unlikely to pass the bill before Aquino s term ends in June
Bangsamoro bill 'increasingly uncertain' – peace monitor
The Third Party Monitoring Team also expresses concern about the BBL s compliance with the existing peace deal
Rappler Talk: How can PH make the peace process work?
The British government has been a key supporter of the peace process in the Philippines
INFOGRAPHIC: From Marcos to Aquino: The cost of war in Mindanao
In this infographic we show the cost of war in Mindanao spanning the administrations of Ferdinand Marcos Corazon Aquino Fidel Ramos Erap Estrada Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Benigno Aquino III
How do you feel about Grace Poe's take on issues?
Click on your mood for where she stands on corruption social inequality climate change and disasters foreign policy OFWs and the peace process and Mindanao
How do you feel about Mar Roxas' take on issues?
Click on your mood for where he stands on corruption social inequality climate change and disasters foreign policy OFWs and the peace process and Mindanao
MILF draws flexible timeline for Bangsamoro
The MILF is counting on President Benigno Aquino III to deliver on his promises but the Muslim rebel group also recognizes the realities in Congress
ARMM: Failed experiment no more
The ARMM story deserves a more detailed telling
ANIMATION: War came to Mindanao
The history of the armed struggle in Mindanao runs deeper than all the liberation fronts that have championed its cause
How do you feel about Jejomar Binay's take on issues?
Click on your mood for where he stands on corruption social inequality climate change and disasters foreign policy OFWs and the peace process and Mindanao
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
MILF to deactivate weapons, store them in Abubakar
The decommissioning of rebel firearms is seen to help restore confidence in President Benigno Aquino III s peace process amid delays in legislating the peace deal
Cardinal to Bongbong: Correct your father’s sins vs Muslims
Cardinal Quevedo says Marcos should not disregard aspirations of the Bangsamoro urging the senator to learn from the mistakes of his father
Drilon eyes September passage for Bangsamoro bill in Senate
Senate President Franklin Drilon opposes the opt in provision
#HearMindanao: What is peace in Mindanao for you?
What does peace in Mindanao mean to you? What do you think of the ongoing peace talks between the government and MILF?
Escudero on Bangsamoro law deadline: We're not Grade 1 students
Senator Francis Escudero stressed that the Senate will not follow the deadline set by Malacañang or Senate President Franklin Drilon on the passage of the Bangsamoro basic law
Bangsamoro bill: 7 issues for PH, MILF to resolve
With such a tight deadline will lawmakers manage to legislate a peace deal within the bounds of the Constitution?
#AnimatED: Law should trump violence
The Bangsamoro Basic Law is a starting point If passed it will be a triumph of dialogue over guns
Osmeña: Palace 'goodies' might help sway senators to pass BBL
Senator Sergio Osmeña III says he won t attend the senators meeting with President Aquino lest he be accused of receiving some kind of pork barrel
Pacquiao: Exclude Sarangani from Bangsamoro
The congressman says he supports the creation of the Muslim dominated region but including Sarangani in it might cause instability in his province
3 reasons why we should pass the BBL now
Mindanao is an economic bonanza in waiting
Post-Mamasapano, sentiments on peace agreements clash – SWS
The results of a nationwide survey show that people living in the Bangsamoro Core Territory are more hopeful than the rest of the nation on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law
If not BBL, what?
On the Bangsamoro Basic Law it is prudent to take a stand only after knowing all the facts Let us resolve never to open our mouths or rant in social media without doing our homework
