COTABATO CITY, Philippines - While Monday’s visit of President Benigno Aquino III to the main base of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Maguindanao is not the first time the country's commander-in-chief is to set foot on an MILF enclave in the province, its nature and intent make it different from the rest.
Read more: P-Noy's visit to MILF camp to highlight peace talks
COTABATO CITY – The signing of the Bangsamoro framework agreement between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) opened development opportunities in southern Philippines that led businessmen in Cotabato City to create a group called “Bangsamoro Business Club” (BBC).
Read more: With peace on the horizon, 'Bangsamoro Business Club' rises
COTABATO CITY, Philippines - Officials were satisfied with the outcome of Saturday’s “mock elections” in Maguindanao, but they want more stringent precautions against sabotage and other possible technical constraints during the actual election day this coming May.
MANILA, Philippines - President Aquino will launch the socio-economic initiative “Sajahatra Bangsamoro” on Monday to uplift the health, education and livelihood conditions of Moro Islamic Liberation Front communities.
Read more: Noy to launch ‘Sajahatra Bangsamoro’ in MILF communities
COTABATO CITY, Philippines - The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) police assured on Monday that there are efforts to prevent any spillover from the ongoing skirmishes between the Moro National Liberation Front and Abu Sayyaf bandits in Patikul, Sulu.
Read more: ARMM police vows to contain MNLF-Abu Sayyaf conflict