PH straddles peace process, Sabah standoff

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Graphic by Teddy PavonTwo February 25 moves by the Philippine government involved Malaysia: the peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) resumed in Kuala Lumpur and the chartered boat sent to fetch followers of the Sultan of Sulu holed up in Sabah island state. The sultanate reportedly felt left out in the Framework Agreement between the Philippine government and the MILF, resulting in their renewed claim of and standoff in Sabah. It’s a concern that comes amid the start of the 36th round of peace talks between the government and another Muslim group. On Monday, President Benigno Aquino III also named the members of the Transition Commission that will draft the basic law that would pave the way for the Bangsamoro political identity.


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