MILF – PeaceGovPH

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 [...]
Marcos administration vows continued, strong support to Bangsamoro peace process
PASAY CITY (23 February 2023) – The Marcos Administration reaffirmed its full support to the Bangsamoro peace process, especially in helping uplift the lives of former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants and their families, [...]
Statement of GPH Implementing Panel Chair for the GPH-MILF Peace Accord BGen. Cesar B. Yano (Ret.)
07 February 2023 On behalf of the Government Peace Implementing Panel for the GPH-MILF Peace Accord, I convey our sincerest sympathy and prayers for the people of Türkiye and Syria who have been severely affected [...]
Statement of the Implementing Panel of Government of the Philippines
09 February 2023 The situation involving a platoon of the Army’s Special Forces in Maguing, Lanao del Sur has been resolved by the parties following the intervention of the joint peace mechanisms, specifically the Joint [...]
Message of Sympathy of Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr. Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, and Acting Defense Chief on the passing of BARMM Wali Khalifa Nando
05 February 2023 The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Wali Khalifa Nando [...]
Message of Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. Presidential Peace Adviser and Defense Chief on the 4th Founding Anniversary of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
21 January 2023 Assalamualaikum! Four years ago, the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) was passed after garnering more than 1.5 million yes votes, paving the way for the creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim [...]
Galvez lauds EU-funded program for enhancing Bangsamoro government’s capacity for good governance
COTABATO CITY – Presidential Peace Adviser and Defense Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. underscored the crucial role the international donor community has played in enhancing the capacity of the Bangsamoro government for good, effective and [...]
Statement of Sec. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity and Acting Defense Chief on the Decision of the Supreme Court to Uphold the Results of the Plebiscite Including Cotabato City in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
14 January 2022 The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court on January 12, 2023 to uphold the inclusion of Cotabato City in the Bangsamoro [...]
National and Bangsamoro gov’t Intergovernmental Relations Body convenes under Marcos administration
DAVAO CITY (1 December 2022) – Members of the national and Bangsamoro governments aim to strengthen their collaborative efforts on how to move the Bangsamoro peace process forward as the Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB) convened [...]
Türkiye envoy says PH peace process a ‘model’ for other countries
PICC, PASAY CITY — Türkiye Ambassador H.E. Niyazi Evren Akyol expressed his government’s full support to the comprehensive Philippine peace process, noting that it is something that other countries can get inspiration from. […]
Message of Secretary Carlito G Galvez, Jr. for the Mindanao Week of Peace 2022 Celebration
The men and women of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) join all of you, our fellow peace builders, peace advocates and peace workers, as you celebrate the [...]
OPAPRU continues relief efforts in storm-stricken MILF, MNLF communities in Mindanao
MATANOG, MAGUINDANAO (21 November 2022) — To augment the national government’s disaster relief efforts in provinces affected by Typhoon Paeng in the Bangsamoro region and neighboring areas, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, [...]
Statement of Sec. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. on decommissioning process of the MILF combatants
The implementation of the decommissioning process of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) forces is guided by the roadmap of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro specifically in the Annex on Normalization, which is agreed [...]
Philippine Congress, Bangsamoro Parliament convene for historic legislative forum
SOFITEL, PASAY CITY — The Philippine Congress – Bangsamoro Parliament Forum convened for the first time here on Tuesday, marking another milestone in the implementation of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). The meeting was led [...]
GPH, AFP, MILF-BIAF vow to strengthen coordination and cooperation in sustaining peace, dev’t in Basilan
ISABELA CITY, BASILAN (14 November 2022) — Presidential Peace Adviser Sec. Carlito G Galvez, Jr. looked on as LtC. John Ferdinand Lazo, commanding officer of the 64th Infantry Battalion, and Commander Huram Malangka of the [...]
Govt, MILF sign ceasefire agreement in Basilan
UNGKAYA PUKAN, BASILAN (10 November 2022) – The Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) agreed to a ceasefire on Thursday, putting an end to armed hostilities between government troops [...]
NAC convenes to finalize IRR of Amnesty Program for former rebels
PICC, PASAY CITY — The National Amnesty Commission (NAC) convened here on Tuesday to finalize the draft of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Amnesty Program for former rebels. […]
Milestones under normalization track, ‘fruits of labor’ of GPH and MILF — OPAPRU
DAVAO CITY (25 October 2022) — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) emphasized that the shared responsibility of the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front has been [...]