Tag: Mamasapano

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 […]

BIFF splinter group leader arrested

The founder and chair of the Justice Islamic Movement (JIM), the splinter group from the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) is now in custody. JIM leader Mohammad Ali Tambako was arrested on Sunday night while in transit in a tricycle en route to Barangay Kalumpang, General Santos City. Tambako, the former Vice Chairperson for Military Affairs of the BIFF, was detained due to the arrest warrant from the Cotabato Regional Trial Court Branch 15 for charges […]

DSWD allots P4.85 million for residents affected by Maguindanao fighting

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has allotted 4.85 million pesos for the residents affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Maguindanao, according to Malacanang. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr said 2,090 affected families or 10,450 individuals from seven barangays in Datu Salibo in Maguindanao are currently housed in six evacuation centers. More people are being displaced as the Philippine army continued to fight the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF). The all-out operation […]

Silent protest isinagawa sa LNHS Benguet

Isinagawa ang isang silent protest sa Lepanto National High School (LNHS) sa Benguet upang gunitain ang ginawang kabayanihan ng Fallen 44. Kaugnay ng pagdiriwang na ito ay ang pagbibigay pugay sa 3 alumni heroes ng paaralan na kasama sa nasawi sa engkwentro sa Mamasapano, Maguindanao.