Duterte appoints Misuari economic envoy to Organization of Islamic Cooperation

The government and Misuari's Moro National Liberation Front agree to implement remaining items from the 1996 Final Peace Agreement, after the former rebel leader complained of being left out of the Bangsamoro peace process

Duterte orders creation of MNLF, gov't coordinating committee

The committee will convene in the second week of September in Davao City, says Malacañang

Duterte: Misuari threatened war if federalism doesn't happen

President Duterte says negotiations with Misuari about the federalism that the MNLF wants should be done in public, through a panel to be formed by the Palace

Duterte 'not involved' on court order allowing Misuari overseas travel – Panelo

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo says President Rodrigo Duterte is confident that Nur Misuari 'will come back'

Sandiganbayan allows Nur Misuari to travel abroad

The former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao governor is attending two events of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in the UAE and Morocco this March

Duterte apologizes to Misuari, thanks him for 'patience'

President Rodrigo Duterte and MNLF Chairman Nur Misuari have a brief meeting days after the Chief Executive forms the MILF-dominated Bangsamoro Transition Authority

Nur Misuari no-show in arraignment at Sandiganbayan

The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) leader has not once set foot at the anti-graft court

After Bangsamoro plebiscite, Duterte wants new agreement with Misuari

President Rodrigo Duterte says the new deal should 'promote the interest of the MNLF and the rest of the Moro of Mindanao'

Nur Misuari arraignment for corruption set in 2019

Nur Misuari still enjoys extended freedom courtesy of President Rodrigo Duterte, who ordered him released despite rebellion charges so he could participate in the Bangsamoro peace process

MNLF faction reiterates support for Bangsamoro Organic Law

The Moro National Liberation Front faction of former Sulu governor Yusop Jikiri assures the government of its support for the landmark law amid efforts to block its implementation

Duterte hopes for Nur Misuari's input in BBL

"'Pag hindi naman tayo nagka-aregluhan, eh ako nasa gitna, mahirapan ako, sino'ng barilin ko?' asks President Rodrigo Duterte

LOOK: Duterte meets rescued cops

Chief Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza fetches the two policewomen in Jolo and accompanies them to Davao City to meet the President

Misuari says MNLF joining PH-Indonesia border security patrol

Nur Misuari, founding chair of the Moro National Liberation Front, tells his supporters their organization will deploy naval boats along the Philippines and Indonesian territorial waters

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Nur Misuari posts bail for corruption charges

(UPDATED) Sandiganbayan 3rd Division confirms bail bond of Misuari has been transmitted to the anti-graft court

Nur Misuari has not posted bail yet, but meets with Duterte in Davao

Misuari's spokesperson says 'no need' when asked if the MNLF founding chairman has posted bail

Sandiganbayan orders arrest of Nur Misuari

3RD UPDATE We respect the process but sad because the Philippines and the Moro National Liberation Front have agreements says Misuari s spokesperson Emmanuel Fontanilla

Dureza hopes no more Palace 'tinkering' of BBL draft

The completed BBL draft created by the Bangsamoro Transition Commission will be submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte on July 17

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

Duterte accepts Misuari's offer of MNLF fighters vs Maute

President Rodrigo Duterte also says MNLF MILF and NPA rebels can become soldiers complete with salaries and housing benefits

Nur Misuari charged for P115M ghost projects in ARMM

Nur Misuari is enjoying temporary freedom from rebellion charges related to the 2013 Zamboanga siege courtesy of President Duterte

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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Nur Misuari gets closed-door meeting with Duterte

The President meets with the MNLF leader on the eve of his birthday to talk about peace in Mindanao

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Duterte, Nur Misuari to talk peace over dinner in Davao City

The President says he and MNLF leader Nur Misuari also talked on the phone about a preparatory document for a proposed federal structure

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Duterte to meet with Gloria Arroyo, Nur Misuari on Nov 28

Both Arroyo and Misuari have thanked the President for their freedom and have promised to support his administration

Duterte: I'm ready to talk to Abu Sayyaf

Previously Duterte said he refuses to talk peace with the Abu Sayyaf as it would be like slapping the nation

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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

Lacson hits Misuari bid to grant amnesty to Abu Sayyaf

UPDATED It smacks of scheming tactics Senator Panfilo Lacson says of the proposal of Moro National Liberation Front leader Nur Misuari

Duterte: Nothing wrong with 'embracing' Nur Misuari

President Rodrigo Duterte tells the Integrated Bar of the Philippines that if the shift to a federal system and the talks with Misuari don t pan out communism would surely stay exacerbated by the rise of terrorism in the region

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Misuari blames Malaysia for 2000 Sipadan kidnappings

The MNLF leader makes the allegations against Malaysia before President Rodrigo Duterte and his Cabinet in Malacañang a week before the President s visit to Malaysia

Misuari thanks Duterte for 'freedom,' vows to help

I am so happy to be free again owing to the initiative of our President says the MNLF leader who came out of hiding 3 years after he was charged with rebellion and crimes against humanity

Misuari meets Duterte after warrants of arrest suspended

A Pasig court hearing the rebellion charge against Nur Misuari grants a motion to suspend the proceedings and enforcement of warrants of arrest against the MNLF leader

Duterte to meet Misuari in Davao City on week of Oct 10

The President says the MNLF leader is coming out of his lair in Jolo and will be escorted to Davao for them to talk

3 more Indonesian hostages released

UPDATED Sec Jesus Dureza says they were turned over by Moro National Liberation Front MNLF chairman Nur Misuari to Sulu Governor Abdusakur Totoh Tan Jr

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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

Puluhan miliar rupiah uang tebusan dibayar untuk bebaskan sandera Indonesia

EKSKLUSIF Berdasarkan dokumen yang diperoleh Rappler menunjukkan Indonesia telah membayar sebesar Rp27 5 miliar untuk membebaskan 14 sandera Walau hal itu dibantah berulang kali oleh pemerintah

Millions of dollars paid to free Indonesian hostages

EXCLUSIVE: Despite the denial of the Philippine and Indonesian governments that ransom was paid millions of dollars were given to the Abu Sayyaf Group for the release of Indonesian hostages over the past few months

3 Indonesian captives released by Abu Sayyaf

The Moro National Liberation Front brokered the release of the Indonesian captives initial reports say

Duterte: Misuari has lost control over young Moros

UPDATED The President says he thinks Nur Misuari won t commit to peace talks now Young Moros are now hungry for a fight to establish a caliphate in Southeast Asia

Duterte and Misuari discuss possible meeting in Malaysia

To make the meeting possible President Duterte says he will order the police and military not to implement the warrant of arrest against the MNLF leader

Duterte targets meeting with Misuari in 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte speaks to troops in Jolo Sulu the stomping ground of the Abu Sayyaf

Duterte on 'fragile' Misuari: 'I don’t want him detained'

President Rodrigo Duterte says there will be a big problem if something happens to Moro National Liberation Front leader Nur Misuari while under government custody

Allahu Akbar: A young Moro's open letter to Duterte

Among the presidential candidates it was only you Mr Duterte who publicly showed ‘affection’ to us Muslims

Things to look forward to in a Duterte presidency

Shakira Sison reflects on the possibilities and implications of the Duterte presidency