During a two-day special meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, both parties agreed to extend the mandate of the ceasefire mechanism until March 31, 2017.
The Government of the Philippines and the MILF, together with the various peace structures working under the Bangsamoro peace process, are meeting to re-assess means of moving forward in light of the 16th Congress’ failure to pass the proposed BBL.
Read more: Peace panels, mechanisms meet anew to forward Bangsamoro process
Despite apparent setbacks in legislation pushing for a Bangsamoro entity, proponents of peace in Mindanao believe efforts for political reform in this Philippine region should continue.
Read more: Peace process in Mindanao to continue with or without BBL passage – DEPADev
Peace negotiators from the government and the secessionist MILF on Wednesday began a two-day special meeting in Kuala Lumpur, following the failure of Congress to pass the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law | Philippine Daily Inquirer
The nation was urged to keep calm as Congress went on recess without passing the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) to create a Muslim homeland in Mindanao, raising the possibility of hostilities again breaking out | Philippine Star