The government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front must act quickly on the recommendations of the Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Commission to prevent more bloodshed, especially as some youth being indoctrinated by extremists are growing “restive” | InterAksyon
Read more: Move quickly to prevent more bloodshed, experts tell government and MILF
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front releases children associated with the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces and Bangsamoro Islamic Women’s Auxiliary Brigade, ending the recruitment and use of children within their ranks.
Read more: MILF ends association of children within their ranks
The creation of the expanded Bangsamoro Transition Commission from 15 to 21 was made after President Duterte signed an Executive Order No. 8 on 7 November 2016 .
Read more: OPAPP announces new members of the expanded Bangsamoro Transition Commission
The House of Representatives is expected to start plenary discussions on the bill seeking to amend the Constitution through a Constituent Assembly (con-ass) when it resumes session in May after the Holy Week break.
The ARMM is developing its own set of standards and protocols for investments in its communities, in a bid to entice community business organizations to participate in investment ventures in their areas and ensure sustainability of the ventures to benefit them within a longer time frame | Business Mirror
Read more: ARMM prepares investment protocol to boost local trade