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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
New Malaysian facilitator for Bangsamoro talks
Dato Kamarudin bin Mustafa replaces the late Tengku Dato Ab Ghafar bin Tengku Mohamed who died of heart failure last year
SC junks petitions vs Bangsamoro agreements
The High Court says the petitions are premature because the Bangsamoro Basic Law has not yet been passed
PH gov't, MILF start 'crucial' meetings on Bangsamoro August 13
Chief Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza says that the composition of the new Bangsamoro Transition Committee is part of the agenda of the meeting in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Duterte to MILF, MNLF: Cut ties with Abu Sayyaf
If the two Moro separatist groups choose to foster ties with the Abu Sayyaf President Duterte won t have high hopes for the Mindanao peace process
Dureza: Peace talks to be inclusive
The presidential adviser on the peace process says the Duterte administration will honor signed peace agreements but adds they will have to be consistent with planned reforms
45% of Filipinos say next president must implement Bangsamoro deal
The peace deal receives the strongest support from residents of the National Capital Region 51 and the least support from residents of the Visayas 36
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
Aquino hits 2 'anti-BBL senators' at PMA graduation
President Benigno Aquino III does not identify the senators who he says blocked the Bangsamoro Basic Law and failed to offer alternatives
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
Back to the future: Resetting priorities for peace
The consideration of the BBL has been postponed till after the national elections in May 2016 This enforced hiatus may be an opportunity to address the issues linked to transitional justice and the peace process
5 years of Aquino: Highs and lows
Rappler looks back at the most criticized and most applauded statements and actions of President Aquino
SC junks 'premature' petition vs draft Bangsamoro law
UPDATED The Supreme Court orders petitions against the peace framework and peace accord between the government and the MILF to be consolidated
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
MILF arms turnover: 'Swords into plowshares'
We silence the guns today and our voices will drown the songs of war ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman says
UK hails turnover of Philippine rebel firearms
Following this historic milestone the UK calls for the passage of legislation to make the Bangsamoro peace deal a reality
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?
What happens when peace processes fail or succeed?
Failed peace processes have consequences While each peace process is unique experiences from other countries that have witnessed violent conflict offer important insights
'DOJ Mamasapano report should provide closure'
We need the BBL so we can establish the necessary mechanism on the ground to reduce and eliminate violence such as what happened in Mamasapano says National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Secretary Yasmin Busran Lao
HIGHLIGHTS: House hearing on the Bangsamoro Basic Law
Watch the hearing of the Bangsamoro ad hoc committee live on Rappler
Makati Business Club to Congress: Don't dilute BBL
Various sectors reiterate their support for the peace process on the anniversary of the signing of the accord between the government and rebel group Moro Islamic Liberation Front
Submit citizens' council report on BBL asap – Rodriguez
The citizens council on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law handpicked by President Benigno Aquino III needs to take note of the tight timeline to pass the law in Congress a House leader says
BBL prospects, Germanwings pilot, Mayweather-Pacquiao | The wRap
Aquino announces new prospects for the Bangsamoro Basic Law The Germanwings pilot suffered from depression A boxing announcer says Mayweather Pacquiao could end in a draw
Tagle, Ayala lead citizens’ council on Bangsamoro
President Benigno Aquino III announces the creation of a council that would help the public understand the Bangsamoro Basic Law
A year after peace deal signing: Prospects for Bangsamoro law
What are the prospects for the passage of the law implementing the peace deal between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front post Mamasapano?
FULL TEXT: Mohagher Iqbal's statement at Mamasapano hearing
Please do not let this unfortunate incident be used to derail 17 years of hard work and lessen our resolve for peace and justice Let peace be our legacy says chief MILF negotiator Mohagher Iqbal
Past peace pacts haunt proposed Bangsamoro law
The ad hoc committee on the Bangsamoro hears the concerns of Moro National Liberation Front in their 35th hearing on the proposed law
More Mindanaoans approve of peace pact – poll
A survey commissioned by The Asia Foundation shows that the farther people are from the proposed Bangsamoro Core Territory the more likely they are to disapprove of the agreement
Govt, MILF reach consensus on draft law
President Benigno Aquino III will review the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law before its submission to Congress
An ex-bakwit’s wish
If the BBL would not be finished we worry that we will be displaced again I am sure that this time it will be more painful says Hajuier Antuan echoing the sentiment of thousands of former ILPs
Aquino to Filipino-Muslims: Be stewards of unity and dev't
In his Eid al Fitr message President Benigno Aquino III enjoins Filipino Muslims to help him build a more harmonious just and progressive Philippines
Proposed Bangsamoro law still in limbo
2nd UPDATE President Benigno Aquino III and MILF chief Al Haj Murad Ebrahim will meet again on the proposed law as the government and the MILF struggle to settle key differences
17 BIFF rebels, 1 soldier killed in Maguindanao clashes
UPDATED The military believes among those killed is City Hunter – the alleged right hand man of BIFF leader Ameril Umbra Kato
Gov't, MILF end KL meeting on a 'positive note'
Discussions in Kuala Lumpur on specific concerns pertaining to a proposed law that creates an autonomous government in Mindanao are to continue in Manila
Peace panels in KL to resolve issues on draft Bangsamoro law
The meeting comes after Mohagher Iqbal chief negotiator of the MILF accused Malacañang of heavily diluting the proposed Bangsamoro law
Aquino off to Japan for 'exhaustive' one-day trip
President Benigno Aquino III will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on matters affecting their countries including tensions in the South China Sea arising from disputes with China
Bangsamoro challenge: Open up the process
People need to feel that they own they process that they can genuinely participate in its mechanisms and not only to agree or express support
Aquino following up on Bangsamoro law
Recognizing that time is of the essence in the preparation of the Basic Law that will facilitate the creation of the Bangsamoro political entity the President says I am very cognizant of the urgency but I’m also understanding of the task at hand
Aquino hopes Bangsamoro agreement can promote peace in ASEAN
President Benigno Aquino III hopes the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro will serve as a model to other countries dealing with separatist groups
DOE 'excludes' Bangsamoro areas from petroleum exploration
DOE Secretary Jericho Petilla says the 3 areas will be opened to petroleum exploration after the creation by law of the Bangsamoro juridical entity
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
MILF forms United Bangsamoro Justice Party
MILF leader Ghadzali Jaafar says the UBJP is not exclusive to MILF members and may form alliances with other parties
'Bangsamoro deal illegal, creates substate'
Senator Santiago a constitutional law expert says the peace pact creates the Bangsamoro as a substate instead of a mere autonomous region and appears to facilitate its secession
Can this at least be the end of war?
The political currency that extremists might possess could be undermined through greater legitimacy of the political establishment
My Mindanao: Peace at long last?
I believe that a new breed of Muslim leaders visionaries and intellectuals will be the catalyst for change
Hope for Mindanaoans with signing of peace pact
To be recognized as the Bangsamoro For the fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front it’s an emotional moment
Gov’t to plant seeds of dev’t in Bangsamoro areas
Increased funds will be infused in Bangsamoro areas to ensure its socio economic development
Peace be with us
As Jimi Hendrix once said When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace
At Bangsamoro signing, Muslims tearful, speechless
At the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro the people of Muslim Mindanao have difficulty finding words to explain their emotions as the promise of peace was sealed
'World can follow Bangsamoro example'
Diplomats hail the historic deal that aims to end almost 4 decades of conflict
