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 [...]
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 [...]
