Major milestones achieved under the Bangsamoro peace process 3 months into Marcos admin’s term – Galvez
DAVAO CITY (21 September 2022) – Less than three months into its term, major milestones have already been achieved under the Marcos administration’s peace agenda for the Bangsamoro. Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity [...]
President Marcos graces BTA inauguration; vows to push forward Bangsamoro peace process under the administration’s banner of unity
COTABATO CITY (15 September 2022) – As part of his administration’s continuing efforts to unite the country’s two major Moro fronts, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. graced on Thursday the inaugural session of the new [...]
Message of Sec. Carlito G. Galvez Jr. for the Commemoration of the 26th Anniversary of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro National Liberation Front | 02 September 2022
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity congratulates the men and women of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) as we commemorate the 26th Anniversary of the signing of the 1996 [...]
Moro leaders support PBBM’s call for unity in Mindanao; vow to work together and push forward the Bangsamoro peace process
DAVAO CITY (21 August 2022) — Heeding President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s call for national unity, the leaders of the country’s top Moro organizations have finally set aside their differences as they vowed to advance the [...]
New BTA symbolizes unity among the Moro fronts – Galvez
MANILA (16 August 2022) — President Ferdinand E. Marcos Jr.’s appointment of new members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) symbolizes the unity among the various Moro fronts. […]
Mindanao CSOs rally support behind the newly-appointed BTA
PASIG CITY — Following the oath-taking of the 80-member Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) last week, several civil society organizations (CSOs) in Mindanao threw their full support behind the interim Bangsamoro government. […]
Galvez lauds President Marcos for making Bangsamoro peace process a top priority of admin
MALACAÑANG PALACE, MANILA (13 August 2022) — Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for making the Bangsamoro a top priority of his administration. [...]
PBBM appoints new BTA members; throws full support behind Bangsamoro peace process
MALACAÑANG PALACE, MANILA (13 August 2022) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday led the oath taking of the new members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), the interim government of the Bangsamoro Autonomous [...]
Peace adviser urges unity and cooperation among Bangsamoro leaders
PASIG CITY (03 AUGUST 2022) — Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (PAPRU) Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. renewed on Tuesday his call for unity, mutual understanding and cooperation among stakeholders in the Bangsamoro. [...]
Congratulatory Message of Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., for the members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) for Passing the NAPOLCOM Special Qualifying Eligibility (NSQE) Examination as part of their Application Process for Entry to the Philippine National Police (PNP) | 14 July 2022
On behalf of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, I congratulate the members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) for passing the National [...]
Duterte Administration will leave behind a legacy of peace – Galvez
PASAY CITY — Major gains have been achieved in the comprehensive Philippine peace process under the leadership of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. […]
Smooth, orderly NAPOLCOM qualifying exam held for 11,000 MILF, MNLF members who wish to gain entry into the PNP
COTABATO CITY (30 May 2022) — “Napakasaya ko po na isa ako sa mga nabigyan ng oportunidad na makapag-exam kasi matagal ko narin pong pangarap maging pulis. Pero financially, mahirap kaya ‘di ako nakapag-aral maging pulis. [...]
OPAPRU joins MNLF Community in celebrating Iftar in Maguindanao
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, MAGUINDANAO — A delegation from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) led by Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. joined members of the Moro [...]
Entry of MNLF, MILF members into the PNP: A major leap in achieving long-lasting peace in Mindanao
COTABATO CITY —- From former warriors to peacekeepers. […]
GPH-MNLF Confidence-Building Subcommittee holds first meeting; underscores trust, confidence and cooperation
GENERAL SANTOS CITY- The Government of the Philippines – Moro National Liberation Front (GPH-MNLF) Coordinating Committee’s Confidence-Building Subcommittee held its first meeting here on Thursday, March 25, as part of the body’s efforts to fulfill [...]
Galvez lauds improved security stability in Sulu; OPAPRU lays groundwork to help transform former combatants, camps into peaceful, resilient communities
JOLO, Sulu, March 18, 2022 – The security situation in this island province has significantly improved over the years, creating an environment where all sectors can closely work together to help transform Moro combatants, their [...]
Peace Adviser welcomes Senate’s adoption of House concurrent resolutions granting amnesty to former rebels; urges legislative body to concur with reso giving amnesty to communist rebels
PASIG CITY (26 JANUARY 2022) — Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. welcomed the Senate of the Philippines’ adoption of House Concurrent Resolutions Nos. 12, [...]
The Duterte Administration’s peace agenda: Six years of pushing forward the comprehensive Philippine peace process
DAVAO CITY — In his inaugural address in 2016, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte assured the Filipino people that his “administration is committed to implement all signed peace agreements in step with constitutional and legal reforms.” [...]
Galvez meets with Bangsamoro security forces, leaders; eyes signing of peace covenant for safe, honest, orderly elections
COTABATO CITY (8 December 2021) — The national government’s top peacemaker flew to this Central Mindanao city to meet with the region’s stakeholders and rally their continued support behind the Bangsamoro peace process and the [...]
Senate commits to fast-track approval of amnesty concurrence resolution for former rebels
SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES (28 SEPTEMBER 2021) — Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, chair of the Senate’s Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, threw his full support behind Presidential Proclamations Nos. 1090 [...]
Message of Sec. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity For the Silver Anniversary of the GPH-MNLF-OIC 1996 Final Peace Agreement | 2 September 2021
Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh! (Peace be upon you and God’s mercy and blessings). It was 25 years ago when the Government of the Philippines and the Moro National Liberation Front made history with the signing of [...]
Philippine Peace Process milestones take center stage in Pre-SONA Forum
CAMP AGUINALDO, QUEZON CITY — Over the past five years, the Duterte Administration has been relentless in pushing forward the comprehensive Philippine peace process and realizing the commitments made by the national government under all [...]
Lower House passes resolutions supporting PRRD’s Amnesty Proclamations for former rebels
House of Representatives (25 March 2021) — Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr. lauded the House of Representatives’ Committees on Justice, and National Defense and Security for the passage of House Concurrent Resolutions [...]
Message of Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. For the 53rd Anniversary of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) March 18, 2021
Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh! (Peace be upon you and God’s mercy and blessings) […]
Message of the Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. On the Passing of Deputy Chief Minister Abdul “Cong” R. Sahrin Member, Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Batch 300 | 20 January 2021
It is with deep sadness that we bid our last respects to one of the beacons of peace in Muslim Mindanao, our Brother Abdul “Cong” R. Sahrin, deputy chief minister for the island provinces of [...]
STATEMENT OF PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER ON PEACE, RECONCILIATION, AND UNITY CARLITO G. GALVEZ, JR. ON THE ALLEGED PRESENCE OF MORO NATIONAL LIBERATION FRONT (MNLF) FORCES IN REGION 4A | 28 December 2020
We have received reports that alleged Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) “camps” are being established, while the recruitment of MNLF “security forces” are being carried out in Region 4A and other areas outside the Bangsamoro [...]
Sec. Galvez pays respects to MNLF leader, peacekeeper Jikiri
INDANAN, SULU (25 October 2020) — Presidential Peace Adviser and National Task Force Against COVID-19 Chief Implementer Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. on Sunday paid respects to the late Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) leader [...]
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 [...]
