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MANILA: The Philippines’ top Muslim separatist leaders have agreed to unite for peace in one of Southeast Asia’s most conflict-torn regions, in a “historic” meeting that took place 46 years after the movement split. Bangsamoro, a region covering predominantly Muslim areas of Mindanao, has been undergoing a peace process for nearly a decade since the Philippine government

PEACE INITIATIVE. Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr. (right) commends Social Welfare Secretary Erwin Tulfo for the latter's swift approval of the initial PHP287.95 million to help former combatants, during their meeting on Aug. 22, 2022. The social welfare department's funds will be used for the implementation of sustainable livelihood, modified shelter assistance, and cash-for-work programs for the former rebels and their families. (P...

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. swore into office the 80-member Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), vowed support to the completion of its task by June 30, 2025 as there will be no more extension of the transition period and the first election of the 80-member Bangsamoro Parliament will be held in May 2025

Former President Rodrigo Duterte, who left office last month, decided their presence was no longer required.

Duterte’s promises 6 years later

(Photo courtesy of Office of MP Diamila Disimban-Ramos) COTABATO CITY - Residents of a village in Lanao del Sur now have access to safe water following the turnover of a water system project in their village. In a news release Tuesday, the Office of Bangsamoro Member of Parliament (MP) Diamila Disimban-Ramos together with the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao said the water system in Barangay Buadi Amaloy, Masiu, Lanao del was turned over last ...

Philippine Muslims, meanwhile, remember his dictator father’s betrayal, including establishment of martial law.

The inaugural Cotabato – Tawi-Tawi flight touched down at the Sanga-Sanga Airport here at 8:51 a.m. Thursday, welcomed by a water salute and locals optimistic of the economic and tourism opportunities the twice weekly flight will bring to this island-province

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Guerrillas-to-cops is an ongoing project in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.