GPH-MILF peace mech vows to sustain peacebuilding efforts in the Bangsamoro
TAGAYTAY CITY (09 NOVEMBER 2023) — The Joint Peace and Security Committee (JPSC) of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) convened here on November 9, to assess its [...]
Colombia, PH vow to continue sharing best practices and work together to push forward peace processes
COTABATO CITY (13 NOVEMBER 2023) – In 2010, a Philippine delegation visited Colombia on a peace practitioners’ exchange program to share their successful practices in the implementation of its peace processes with revolutionary groups. [...]
Seven Nat’l, Bangsamoro Intergovernmental Body mechanisms now established, as BARMM economy gains momentum
DAVAO CITY – The seven mechanisms under the National Government – Bangsamoro Government Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB) have been established and are now working in full swing. This was highlighted during the 16th IGRB meeting [...]
PH, Colombia exchange best practices in implementation of peace process
PASAY CITY – A Colombian delegation headed by Ambassador of Colombia to the Philippines Marcela Ordóñez shared on Monday, November 6, their country’s best practice and successes, as well as challenges in the implementation of [...]
New WestMinCom commander vows support to Marcos peace agenda
ZAMBOANGA CITY – LtGen. William N. Gonzales, the newly-installed commander of the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom), has vowed to help push forward the Marcos administration’s comprehensive peace agenda, saying this will be the key in [...]
Galvez: PH Gov’t has solid plan to complete MILF decommissioning process
PASIG CITY – Presidential Peace Adviser Sec. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. on Thursday, October 12, gave the assurance that the national government has a concrete plan to implement the decommissioning process for Moro Islamic Liberation [...]
SUBATRA Project: Transforming governance in the Bangsamoro Region
PASIG CITY – The Support to Bangsamoro Transition (SUBATRA) Project, an innovative foreign-funded initiative, is making significant headway in improving governance systems, practices and policies, as well as empowering civil society in the Bangsamoro region. [...]
ASPIRE program to reduce loose firearms in BARMM launched in Basilan
ISABELA CITY, BASILAN (5 OCTOBER 2023) – The Assistance for Security, Peace, Integration and Recovery for Advancing Human Security in BARMM (ASPIRE), a program that helps address loose firearms in the Bangsamoro region, was launched [...]
Localize approach in dealing with private armed groups as election looms near says Sec. Galvez
ZAMBONGA CITY – Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Sec. Carlito Galvez, Jr. emphasized the need to actively involve the local government units (LGUs) as the National Task Force for the Disbandment of Private [...]
PH Congress, Bangsamoro Parliament vow to strengthen synergy in passing key legislation
PASAY CITY, 23 August 2023 – The Philippine Congress-Bangsamoro Parliament Forum (PCBPF) convened for the second time under the Marcos administration, with officials of the national and regional legislative bodies committing to work even more [...]
Marcos admin to accelerate implementation of Normalization Program
PASAY CITY — The Marcos administration vowed to fast track the implementation of the Normalization Program that aims to uplift the conditions of former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants, their families and communities. [...]
Marcos Admin lauds BARMM gov’t for ensuring greater multisectoral inclusivity in governance
DAVAO CITY – Top officials of the Marcos Administration lauded the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) leadership for ensuring greater multi-sectoral inclusivity in the region’s development and peacebuilding process. […]
GPH, MILF to fast-track implementation of Normalization Program for MILF combatants
SULTAN KUDARAT, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE — The Government of the Philippines (GPH) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) are determined to fulfill the commitments they have made under the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), [...]
Sec. Galvez: resumption of decommissioning process of MILF combatants set on August 3
PASAY CITY – The resumption of the third phase of the decommissioning process of the remaining 1,301 Moro Islamic Liberation Front – Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (MILF-BIAF) combatants will commence on August 3, Presidential Adviser [...]
Marcos administration determined to sustain the gains of peace – Peace Adviser
PASIG CITY – The Marcos Administration is determined to continue building on the gains of the comprehensive Philippine peace process, sustaining its momentum, and pushing forward the implementation of all signed peace agreements. […]
GPH, MILF Implementing Peace Panels meet under PBBM administration
DAVAO CITY, JULY 1, 2023 — The Peace Implementing Panels of the government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have met for the first time under the administration of President Ferdinand [...]
PNP begins review applications of qualified MILF, MNLF members into the police force
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has begun reviewing the applications of members of two of the country’s top Moro fronts who wish to gain entry into Philippine National Police (PNP). […]
Decommissioned MILF combatants undergo trainers training
ZAMBOANGA CITY (26 MAY 2023) — More than 20 members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Forces – Moro Islamic Liberation Front Armed Forces (MILF-BIAF) took part in a Training of Trainers (ToT) held here at Zambowood, [...]
Marcos Admin determined to sustain the gains of peace in Mindanao – OPAPRU
DAVAO CITY – The Marcos administration continues to build on the gains of the comprehensive Philippine peace process by sustaining its momentum and pushing forward with the implementation of all signed peace agreements. This was [...]
National Amnesty Commission, NBI sign MOA to facilitate amnesty applications of FRs
PASAY CITY (16 May 2023) – The national government is determined to help former rebels (FRs) fully reintegrate into mainstream society and rebuild their lives as peaceful and productive citizens of society. This, as the [...]
OPAPRU, DSWD ink MOA on cash to boost socioecon dev’t of decommissioned MILF combatants
QUEZON CITY (2 May 2023) – The Government of the Philippines remains steadfast in fulfilling its commitments under the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), which aim to uplift the lives of former Moro Islamic [...]
MILF members give up ‘nom de guerre,’ use legal names as they transform into civilians in status
CAMP BILAL, MUNAI, LANAO DEL NORTE — These once grizzled warriors can now finally drop ‘nom de guerre’ and aliases and use their legal names. […]
Spiritual partnership, key in promoting culture of peace
PASAY CITY (18 April 2023) – As part of its efforts to promote a culture of peace, mutual understanding and in solidarity with the country’s Muslim community, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, [...]
Statement of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, 17 April 2023
We took note about the statement of Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian comparing the internal tension in China with Taiwan to the Mindanao peace process. […]
GPH, Moro fronts vow to strengthen partnership to fulfill Bangsamoro peace commitments
COTABATO CITY, APRIL 14, 2023 – The national government and the country’s major Moro fronts have vowed to strengthen their collaboration to ensure the full implementation of all Bangsamoro peace agreements. This, after Secretary Isidro [...]
PBBM lauds CAB’s successful implementation
PASAY CITY (27 March 2023) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., lauded the remarkable progress made under the political and normalization tracks of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB). In a video message aired [...]
Acting peace adviser: Govt’s peacekeeping efforts must be complemented by conflict-sensitive and peacebuilding approaches
KIDAPAWAN CITY — Acting Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity, Secretary Isidro Purisima vowed to strengthen the national government’s “whole-of-nation” approach in addressing the security situation in the Bangsamoro and adjacent areas. […]
Joint Statement on the Passage of the Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 35
JOINT STATEMENT Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh We extend our warmest congratulations to the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament for the passage of the Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 35, otherwise known as the Bangsamoro Electoral Code, on [...]
National, Bangsamoro gov’t intergovernmental relations body reach major agreements
PASIG CITY — The national and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) governments have agreed to re-establish the office of the Department of Foreign Affairs consular office, as well as set up a [...]
PBBM: OPAPRU, NAC crucial in bringing genuine peace and sustainable development in the country
MALACAÑAN PALACE (20 February 2023) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. led the Oath Taking Ceremony of Office of the officials of the Presidential Adviser on Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) and [...]