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Commission finalizes Bangsamoro Basic Law draft
Government peace panel chairperson Irene Santiago hopes President Rodrigo Duterte will certify the bill as urgent in his second State of the Nation Address on July 24

179 rescued during 4-hour humanitarian ceasefire in Marawi
UPDATED The military declares a unilateral ceasefire from 8 am to noon on Sunday June 4 to allow humanitarian workers to save residents trapped inside the combat zone

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

Dureza: We've moved from negotiation to partnership with MILF
UPDATED Dureza says the launch of the implementation phase of the peace process with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front is a milestone

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

Robredo the ‘connector’ needed between gov't and people – analysts
At the same time she likes listening she likes going to people And that’s someone we need in the executive department says Duterte ally and Mindanao Commission on Women CEO Irene Santiago

Behind 'tough persona' is 'soft-hearted' Duterte – Davao feminist
UPDATED This is a man who has a heart for the people in the margins of society says Mindanao Commission on Women CEO Irene Santiago

Davao takes the #PHvote challenge using social media
Election forum PHVoteChallenge: Davao s TheLeaderIWant emphasizes the power of social media to empower the Filipino youth in choosing the leaders the country deserves

Women in PH peace process: participation from the ground up
The participation of women in the peace process in Mindanao will be put in the spotlight when the 11 member Philippine delegation attends the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict in London from June 10 to June 13

Women launch movement for peace participation in Mindanao
Women should have a seat at the table of decision makers who will build the peace in Mindanao