Philippine peace process has transformed more than 15,000 lives
METRO MANILA, (22 July 2020) — The Duterte administration’s steadfast commitment to honor all signed peace agreements with internal armed groups across the country has led to the transformation of around 15,000 former combatants into [...]
MNLF members in Sulu welcome positive developments in GPH-MNLF peace process
INDANAN, Sulu, January 25, 2020 — Around 2,000 members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in this province converged here to express their gratitude to the government for taking the necessary steps to fulfill [...]
Duterte taps Misuari as Special Economic Envoy to OIC
DAVAO CITY, December 13, 2019 – The government and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) have agreed to pursue the implementation of the remaining commitments contained in the Tripartite Review Process (TRP) of the 1996 [...]
GPH-MNLF Jikiri group coordinating committee convenes to discuss remaining commitments under 1996 FPA
MAKATI CITY (December 4, 2019) – The Government of the Philippines and the Moro National Liberation Front – Jikiri Group (GPH-MNLF) coordinating committee convened here today in a bid to complete the remaining commitments under [...]
PAMANA PROJECTS BENEFIT CONFLICT RIDDEN MILF, MNLF COMMUNITIES IN MAGUINDANAO
Cotabato City (19 November 2019) – To further improve the delivery of high-quality, impact-driven projects to conflict-ridden communities in the country, the PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA) conducted a year-end assessment and planning meeting here [...]
BTA to harness revenue generation in the Bangsamoro
QUEZON CITY (04 November 2019) – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) interim government should develop the capacity to raise its revenue collections, and consequently, strengthen its fiscal autonomy so that it will [...]
Basilan’s ‘Children of War’ participate in Festival of Love and Peace
MOHAMMAD AJUL, BASILAN (October 4, 2019) – More than 500 children in this coastal community were treated to a memorable, fun-filled day, which to them was a welcome respite from living in an area that [...]
Former revolutionary leaders express solidarity and commitment to peace process as OPAPP celebrates 26th anniversary
PASAY CITY (30 September 2019) — In a historic moment, former revolutionary leaders, active and retired military officials, along with members of the diplomatic corp and peace advocates gathered here to make a collective call [...]
Duterte admin vows to end insurgency within its term
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, September 26, 2019 — The Duterte Administration is determined to find a long-lasting solution to the insurgency in the country within its term, according to Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. [...]
Former MILF, MNLF combatants to be allowed to join the PNP
QUEZON CITY, July 6, 2019 – Former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation (MNLF) combatants can become members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) as long as they meet the requirements set [...]
BARMM youth ensured of key participation in Bangsamoro governance
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, MAGUINDANAO, June 18, 2019 – More than 100 youth leaders from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) converged here over the weekend and crafted a five-point youth peace and security [...]
Gov’t Panel Preps MILF Camps for Normalization
BUTIG, Lanao del Sur (11 June 2019) – Members of the Government Implementing Panel have begun their camp visits and “conversations” in the six camps of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in preparation for [...]
Marawi’s rehabilitation program puts a premium on cultural sensitivity, human rights
MARAWI CITY, June 7, 2019 – The ongoing government’s rehabilitation program for Marawi puts a premium on cultural sensitivity and human rights. […]
Galvez urges retired army and police officers to support new peace panels
CAMP AGUINALDO, April 29, 2019 — Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. called on retired military and police officers to support the soon-to-be created peace panels that will be tasked to oversee the forthcoming [...]
OPAPP, TJRC, Swiss gov’t discuss transitional justice and reconciliation implementation
PASIG CITY, 27 April 2019 – Transitional justice and reconciliation took center stage during a meeting attended by Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr., Swiss Ambassador to the Philippines Andrea Reichlin and Transitional Justice and Reconciliation [...]
Galvez: Help transform MILF fighters into agents of peace and development
ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY, DAVAO CITY (APRIL 26, 2019) — Transforming former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants into agents of peace and development will be the key in the successful implementation of the Normalization [...]
PRRD leads BARRM inauguration
COTABATO CITY, March 29, 2019 – With a bang of a gong, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Friday officially inaugurated the establishment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) inside the Shariff Kabunsuan [...]
Statement of Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr on the Inauguration of the Bangsamoro Parliament
Five years after the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signed the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), the Moro and non-Moro people in the new autonomous region are now gradually enjoying the [...]
Galvez to Bangsamoro communities in the Metro: “BARMM is for everyone”
QUEZON CITY, March 20, 2019 – The beauty of the newly-established Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) lies in its principle of inclusiveness and goal of serving the best interests of the Moro people [...]
BARMM women converge, craft Bangsamoro Women’s Agenda
COTABATO CITY, March 16, 2019 — Close to 400 women leaders and sectoral representatives gathered in Cotabato City on Wednesday to participate in the first Women Stakeholders’ Regional Forum and take part in the crafting [...]
Economic experts to help in the BARMM
MAKATI CITY, March 8, 2019 – The community of finance and economics experts expressed strong support and commitment to help in the transition of the newly installed Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). “We [...]
Full implementation of the MILF Normalization Process underway
PASIG CITY, March 8, 2019 — The government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) are working on the formulation of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the proposed Executive Order on the Normalization [...]
BARMM residents to benefit from Japan, UN projects
PASIG CITY, March 7, 2019 — Residents of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will have greater access to safe and reliable water supply as well as acquire new knowledge and skills on [...]
Good governance will reign in BARMM
COTABATO CITY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019 – The leadership of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), the interim government of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), promised to deliver good governance in the new Bangsamoro [...]
Tan: “Give MILF a chance”
PASIG CITY, February 15, 2019 — “Sana pagbigyan ng tao, followers, and politicians ang Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) kasi this [Bangsamoro Organic Law] is a chance of a lifetime,” Deputy Presidential Peace Adviser Nabil [...]
North Cotabato LGU, stakeholders support BOL
NORTH COTABATO (February 5, 2019) – “Alam po ninyo na mahal namin kayo, at dahil mahal namin kayo, we will set you free.” (You all know that we love you, and because we love you, [...]
Northern Lanao commits support to the Bangsamoro law
KAPATAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE, 04 February 2019 – The people of Lanao del Norte affirmed their support for the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) two days before the conduct of the plebiscite in this province. A [...]
Galvez urges Lanao leaders to protect BOL’s plebiscite
ILIGAN CITY, February 2, 2019 – Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. on Saturday urged local leaders of the province of Lanao del Norte to protect the integrity of the plebiscite for the inclusion [...]
Forum for Peace continues in Lanao del Norte
LANAO DEL NORTE (January 26, 2019) – “Ang trabaho sa OPAPP is to bridge peace and bridge relationship… Mamotar man ta og Yes or No, unsa may mudaog, Pilipino gihapon ta,” Office of the Presidential [...]
Local executives in North Cotabato support inclusion of villages in Bangsamoro region
KABACAN, North Cotabato, January 19, 2019 – Town mayors here have expressed their support for the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). At least 67 villages in seven towns in this province will vote [...]
