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Gov’t, MILF remain committed to peace says Palace official

MANILA, PIA – The Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) remain committed to the peace process and will continue to work to strengthen mutual trust, a Palace official has said. “What we know is that both sides continue to work on confidence-building measures and on seeing to it that an acceptable Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) may be enacted by Congress within the time frame set by the leadership of both houses,” Communication […]

Public being warned of DILG and PNP posers

QUEZON CITY, PIA – The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) warns the public about a certain PCI Princess Domingo a.k.a Patricia Domingo and a certain Col. Grace Perez who are misrepresenting the department and the Philippine National Police (PNP) for purposes of soliciting money to facilitate government transactions. DILG Sec. Mar Roxas clarified that these people are in no way connected with the DILG and the PNP. Subsequently, he ordered an investigation be […]

BBL funds prioritize lasting peace and inclusive growth

MANILA, PIA – The funding support that the national government will extend to the proposed Bangsamoro region will help lift some of the poorest provinces in the Philippines out of poverty, as well as contribute to lasting peace and rule of law in the area, Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad said. “We must consider the prevailing conditions in the current Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). These include the 54 percent poverty incidence in the […]