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Deles showcases PH milestones on women, peace, security at UN summit

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 — Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos-Deles showcased gender and security milestones the Philippines has reached during the United Nations’ (UN) High-Level Review on UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, last October 13. The High-Level Review, which involves an open debate chaired by Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, was organized to provide an opportunity to reflect on the current status of the implementation of the […]

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Deles confident BBL passage won’t be delayed too long

MANILA, Sep. 21 — Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) Secretary Teresita Quintos-Deles showed her typical strong resolve and proclaimed that she, together with the proponents of the peace process, were not giving up on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and that the Bangsamoro aspiration for genuine autonomy and self-determination is within grasp. “For the sake of those communities and especially their children, we dare not give up now. After all […]

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MILF to start decommissioning process June 16

MANILA, June 12  — The chief peace negotiators of the Government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Thursday announced that the MILF is scheduled to undergo the first phase of the decommissioning of its weapons and combatants. “We are scheduled to begin the decommissioning process this June 16,” Government of the Philippines peace panel chair Miriam Coronel-Ferrer confirmed in a joint press conference with MILF chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal  at the Crowne Plaza in […]

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Deles challenges solons to file charges

Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Deles challenged members of the House of Representatives to file complaints against the Government Peace Panel if they believe that the said panel is defending the Moro Islamic Liberation Front regarding the Mamasapano incident.

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Malacanang rejects calls to replace peace negotiators Deles, Ferrer

Malacanang has rejected calls to replace the members of the government peace panel who have drawn flak from certain senators and legislators  for allegedly exhibiting bias for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) regarding the Mamasapano bloody encounter. Communications Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr., the members of the government negotiating panel still have the full confidence of President Aquino. Coloma said presidential peace adviser Secretary Teresita Deles and chief government negotiator Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer were […]

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Deles shares Bangsamoro example to rally youth diplomats towards peace advocacy

MANILA, Nov. 18 — Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos Deles rallied hundreds of student delegates who participated in the De la Salle-College of Saint Benilde Model United Nations (Benilde MUN) competition on Saturday, November 15 to be bearers of peace. “As future diplomats, you must carry the seeds of peace to other nations and enable it to take root and grow. A million others will join you in your noble quest,” she […]

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Peace panels to craft transition plan for ARMM to Bangsamoro

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News Service)  – ​ The peace panels of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) are set to craft a clear transition plan for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) to the Bangsamoro as they continue work on implementing the provisions of the Comprehensive Agreement of the Bangsamoro (CAB). This is happening even as Congress continues deliberations on the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). Based on a […]

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Bangsamoro bill is for genuine autonomy, not separate state — GPH, MILF assure Congress

MANILA, Sept. 26  (Courtesy PIA/OPAPP) —  As Congress began discussions on the Bangsamoro bill for its swift passage into law, the Government of the Philippines (GPH), Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), and  Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) spoke in unison that the future Bangsamoro will exercise genuine autonomy within the flexibilities of the Philippine Constitution. They assured that the Bangsamoro will not be a separate state, but will remain part of the Philippines and under the […]

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“A new dawn has come,” says Deles as ceremonies for peace deal signing with the MILF start in Malacañang

MANILA, Philippines — The ceremonies for the signing of the peace process has started in Malacanang, with Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process delivering the first speech thanking everybody who have worked for peace in Mindanao. “A new dawn has come,” Deles said as she regarded the outcome of the peace negotiations with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front that took almost 17 years. But Deles said that “the work is far from over.” Still, “our […]

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