In the Sulu Sea cauldron of militancy, terrorism and criminality, with a continuing Philippine claim to Sabah, lingering hopes of peace, stability and order still depend on a new Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in western Mindanao. What is its current progress and what are the likely alternatives?
Read more: PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS: Peace Process and Progress in the Sulu Sea
IAG Executive Director Benedicto Bacani is attending the 7th Malaysian–German Security Dialogue, a meeting of experts and decision-makers from Malaysia and Germany happening on August 29-30, 2018 in Kuala Lumpur.
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Officials working for the eventual ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law in a plebiscite next year underscored the role of Mindanao barangay officials in informing the public about the law and its lasting benefits for the country.
Read more: DILG taps Mindanao barangay execs to disseminate info on BOL
Mindanao congressmen expressed support to the Cordillera's regional autonomy bid, just like how congressmen from the north supported the Bangsamoro Organic Law.