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Manila, 14 February 2024 — The International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the Government of Japan, yesterday launched the project Enhancing and

ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 27 January)— Secretary Carlito Galvez and Basilan Gov. Hadjiman “Jim” Hataman Salliman signed on Friday a memorandum of agreement relative to the implementation of the local normalization initiative program to promote peace and sustainable development in the region during ceremonies at the Western Mindanao Command here. Galvez, who heads the Office

Despite the country’s focus on external defense, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” C. Teodoro Jr. over the weekend reiterated that internal security is still a priority for the country. The defense chief made this comment during the ceremonial opening of the Assistance for Security, Peace, Integration and Recovery for Advancing Human Security

The Embassy of Japan in Manila led the opening ceremony for the assistance for security, peace, integration and recovery for advancing human security in BARMM (Aspire) Project held in Isabela City, Basilan on October 5.

DSWD Undersecretary for Special Concerns Vilma Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Disaster Response Management Group Diana Rose Cajipe, and Assistant Secretary

A crucial component of the success of any peace process is winning the support of local populations. This was particularly important in the southern Philippines where the progression of recent peace efforts depended on the result of the 2019 plebiscite. After decades of war and endemic poverty, expectations are high for what the peace dividend will deliver in socioeconomic, education, security, infrastructure and political reforms. The Bangsamoro Transition Authority’s (BTA’s) expectation ma...

LEGAL. Decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation Front combatants avail of civil registration services through Access to Legal Identity and Social Services for Decommissioned Combatants project at Camp Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat on Wednesday (June 15, 2022). More than 31,000 decommissioned fighters will benefit from the project. (Photo courtesy of OPAPRU) MANILA - Decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants will now be recognized by their real names as they gave up their nom de gu...

CONTINUING PEACE PROCESS. Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity Undersecretary David Diciano (left) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front Peace Implementing Panel chairperson Mohagher Iqbal sign a mutual commitment for the continuing Mindanao peace process in Manila on June 3, 2022. Among others, the agreement includes dialogues on the remaining issues on the implementation of the normalization process to ensure inclusive solutions for the interest and welfare of the...

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday launched a new joint task force that aims to unify the efforts and resources of the Eastern Mindanao Command and the Western Mindanao Command.