Rappler's latest stories on framework agreement
SC junks petitions vs Bangsamoro agreements
The High Court says the petitions are premature because the Bangsamoro Basic Law has not yet been passed
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
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
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?
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
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
Militants set protests for Obama visit
The group Bayan says the protest activities are meant to tell the US president that American troops are not welcome in the Philippines under the proposed military access agreement
Muslims and Christians: Misrepresentation of the 'other' and ourselves
Do we understand our Muslim brothers and sisters?
The politics of secession
The Bangsamoro Framework Agreement is nothing but a series of words on paper unless
TIMELINE: The long road to the Bangsamoro region
2nd UPDATE The Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro is signed March 27 2014 Since then the next step of the journey the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law has gone through major roadblocks
Bangsamoro Agreement: A great day for the country
The signing of the CAB is only an initial step in the process of peacemaking and peacebuilding but a significant step nonetheless
Gov't, MILF panels back in KL to finalize peace pact details
Preparations are underway for the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro in Malacañang on March 27
Aquino in Malaysia for state visit
The agenda includes discussions on strengthening economic partnerships
Which LGUs form Bangsamoro territory? Definitions needed
At a hearing on a resolution filed by Mindanaoan Senator Guingona resource persons debate which localities will be included in the future Bangsamoro entity
Aquino to ARMM: Support Bangsamoro agreement
President Benigno Aquino III emphasizes the need for stakeholders to support the creation of a comprehensive agreement on the Bangsamoro
China and Taiwan hold historic talks
The meeting in the Chinese city of Nanjing is the fruit of years of efforts to normalize relations and will be the highest level interaction since their split in 1949 at the end of a civil war
Aquino vows to crush 'spoilers'
President Aquino says the AFP is pursuing lawless elements in Mindanao to seriously degrade their abilities to again act as spoilers
World lauds PH gov't, MILF peace talks
The international community hails the historic signing of a firearms deal that marks a successful end to the peace talks between the Philippine government and rebel group Moro Islamic Liberation Front
Gov't, MILF agree on historic arms deal
3rd UPDATE The deal paves the way for the signing of a Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro
Rappler Special: MILF'S Iqbal on peace
Rappler s Chay Hofileña Glenda Gloria and Angela Casauay have roundtable discussion on peace with the MILF Peace Panel Chair Mohagher Iqbal
What happens to MILF after peace deal?
The rebel group sees itself transforming into a social movement even as it works on building a political party in time for the 2016 elections
Peace agreement soon? Gov't, MILF optimistic
MILF chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal and government peace panel chair Miriam Coronel Ferrer grant a rare joint interview
'No time to lose' in 43rd GPH-MILF talks
All eyes are on the government and MILF peace panels as they work to complete the last two annexes before the final peace pact can be signed
Gov't, MILF hope to seal firearms deal
What s left pending is the most sensitive issue in the peace process: firearms
ARMM investments reach P1.4B, up by 157% in 2013
This is only the second time that the region breaches the P1 billion mark since its creation in 1989 – thanks to the renewed peace talks
Palace emissaries arrive in KL for GPH-MILF talks
Agenda for this round: power sharing deal
New US envoy: PH needs us more after Haiyan
US Ambassador Philip Goldberg wants to push PH US ties to the next level
Enrile: Yolanda not justification for US-PH deal
The anticipation of such a disaster or any contingency will be a justification for the presence of other troops in the country says the former defense minister
No GPH-MILF deal yet on power-sharing
Despite a marathon session the government and MILF panels reach a technical impasse on details regarding the Bangsamoro s ministerial form of government
Gov't, MILF extend talks for power-sharing deal
Friday s talks end at past 9 pm
Gov't, MILF extend peace talks another day
Details of annexes on power sharing and normalization touch on sensitive and emotional issues It s unlikely any deal will be signed this round
MILF: 'Very slim chance' peace deal will be completed this round
But the government says they are ready and willing to extend
Dealing with an angry Misuari
Nur Misuari has accused the government of undermining the peace agreement with the Moro National Liberation Front But is Misuari still relevant?
Bombings make gov't resolve to complete peace deal stronger
Palace peace adviser Teresita Deles says a deal toward the creation of the Bangsamoro political entity remains on track
Bangsamoro talks: Last 2 annexes signed 'within the year'
In the coming months expect already there will be rough patches says Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Ging Deles
GPH-MILF agree on wealth sharing
3rd UPDATE After a near collapse in the talks both sides sign the annex on wealth sharing and move a step closer to a final peace pact
GPH-MILF must agree
Muslim Mindanao has the highest levels of poverty and infant and maternal mortality and some of the lowest rates of life expectancy and educational attainment
Still no deal: Peace talks extended anew
At past 5 pm July 12 the parties still could not arrive at a compromise on the wealth sharing scheme Talks are extended to Saturday
MILF returns to the negotiating table
The government peace panel is aiming for good compromises noting that both sides are bogged down by details and missing the forest
GPH-MILF talks 'still upward struggle' - Iqbal
There s only day left for this round of talks Will they manage to arrive at a compromise on wealth sharing?
Palace optimistic about July peace talks
The government is hoping for a good resolution to the talks which are scheduled to resume July
Gov't, MILF to resume talks 'early July'
The Philippine government and the MILF agree on this after a stalemate on the peace talks
Zamboanga City: LP's Climaco-Salazar has the edge
According to the latest unofficial count LP s Beng Climaco Salazar leads with 92 241 votes
MILF, MNLF forces clash; hundreds evacuate
MILF said they were on an advocacy campaign for the Bangsamoro Framework Agreement when the gunfire started
Mastura insists: No MILF support for my candidacy
UNA s Tucao Mastura is running against LP bet for Maguindanao governor Toto Mangudadatu
Transition Commission holds 1st session in Bangsamoro heartland
Commissioners begin crafting the commission s organizational chart and internal rules and regulations
Mastura thinks he'll beat Mangudadatu
Mastura says the show of force last Saturday means he will beat the incumbent governor
'Team PNoy more unified on issues than UNA'
FactCheck 2013 looks into the positions of candidates from both coalitions on 5 points on President Aquino s key agenda
