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PNP condoles with kin of MILF vice chair Ghazali Jaafar

(Eagle News)—The Philippine National Police on Wednesday, March 13, expressed its condolences to the kin of Moro Islamic Liberation Front Vice Chair Ghazali Jaafar, who passed away early in the day. In his statement, PNP spokesperson Senior Supt. Bernard Banac called Jaafar  “a partner of the government in peace-building in Mindanao” and a “pillar of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority,” the interim government of the newly created Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. “The PNP (Philippine […]

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MILF vice chair Ghazali Jaafar passes away

(Eagle News)–Moro Islamic Liberation Front vice chair Ghazali Jaafar has died. He was 75 years old. In a radio interview, Professor Raby B. Angkal, chief of staff of the Office of the Chairman of the Bangsamoro Transition Commission and also the Jaafar family spokesperson, said Jaafar had been hospitalized due to a heart problem. Jaafar had been appointed as speaker of the parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, which replaced the Autonomous Region in Muslim […]

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Key rebel stronghold left out of Philippines’ Muslim territory

  MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Dozens of communities won approval to join a new Muslim-led territory in the Philippines’ south, results showed Thursday, yet the exclusion of a key rebel stronghold raised concerns about the peace process in the restive region. The results are from the second and final round of a landmark referendum that was the culmination of a decades-long process seeking to halt Muslim separatist violence that has claimed some 150,000 lives since […]

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Lanao del Norte governor who campaigned against BOL votes early amid security concerns in province

  (Eagle News) — Amid security concerns in Lanao del Norte, provincial governor Imelda “Angging” Dimaporo cast her vote early on February 6 at the second round of the Bangsamoro Organic Law plebiscite. Dimaporo is actively campaigning against the BOL and against the province’s inclusion in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). On the other hand, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is pushing for the BOL in Lanao del Norte, and is […]

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Explosions reported in Lanao del Norte a day before 2nd round of BOL plebiscite

  (Eagle News) — Explosions were reported in two Lanao del Norte towns a day before the February 6 plebiscite on the Bangsamoro Organic Law ratification, raising tensions in the province set to decide whether to be included or not in the new autonomous region. According to the initial reports, explosions rocked the town of Kauswagan, particularly at the back of the municipal building, and the town of Lala. Authorities are now investigating the incident […]

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All set for 2nd round of BOL plebiscite, amid tighter security measures

  (Eagle News) – All is set for the conduct, Wednesday, February 6, of the second round of the plebiscite for the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), as security measures were further tightened especially after the Jolo bombing in Sulu. Commission on Elections spokesperson James Jimenez said all is ready for the February 6 plebiscite BOL plebiscite which will be conducted in the following areas: – province of Lanao del Norte, except Iligan […]

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Polls close for Jan. 21 Bangsamoro plebiscite; Comelec says results to be known within 4 days

  (Eagle News) – Polls closed as scheduled at 3 p.m. on Monday, January 21, on the historic Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) plebiscite in three main areas —  the present geographical area of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), Isabela City in the province of Basilan, and Cotabato City. The results of the historic plebiscite will be known within four days, according to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). The historic BOL plebiscite also saw […]

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Military chief visits MILF camp for first time

  (Eagle News)—-The Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez  Jr. recently visited a Moro Islamic Liberation Front’s camp. Galvez visited Camp Darapanan in Maguindanao in particular, pictures provided by the military showed. According to the AFP, this is the first time the military chief visited an MILF camp.      

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President Duterte leads ceremonial turn-over of Bangsamoro Organic Law

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, August 6, led the ceremonial turn-over of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) in Malacanang. In his speech, the President urged all Filipinos to support the BOL, saying that this law will help “preserve our bond as a single nation.” “Let us work together as we continue the healing and reconciliation process,” he said as he called on Filipinos to “give this law a chance.” He also […]

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Malacañang: Pangulong Duterte at MILF Chairman Ibrahim, magpupulong sa linggong ito

(Eagle News) — Nakatakdang magpupulong sina Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte at Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chairman Alhaj Murrad Ibrahim sa linggong ito. Sinabi ni Special Assistant to the President Secretary Bong Go na magkikita sina Pangulong Duterte at MILF chairman Ibrahim para talakayin ang implementing rules and regulations o IRR ng Bangsamoro Organic Law. Ayon kay Secretary Go, hindi pa niya makumpirma kung sa Malacañang o sa Mindanao gaganapin ang gagawing pulong ng Pangulo at […]

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Filipino Muslims hope BOL will bring ‘dream of peace’

SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao–Members or supporters of the Philippines’ largest Muslim rebel group gathered in their tens of thousands on Sunday to discuss the landmark Bangsamoro Organic Law  granting them autonomy, with one expressing hope it would make their “dream of peace” a reality. President Rodrigo Duterte last week signed the law, a key step to ending a Muslim rebellion in the south that had claimed about 150,000 lives since the 1970s. Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members, supporters […]

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Former MILF member, uncle nabbed in buy-bust operation in QC

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service Authorities on Monday, June 18, arrested a former member of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and his uncle after they sold P50,000 worth of shabu to a police poseur-buyer in Quezon City, the police said on Tuesday, June 19. The suspects were identified as Kasle Manap alias Castro from Cotabato, and his uncle Ibrahim Usman. According to Quezon City Police District director Chief Supt. Joselito Esquivel, the two sold the […]

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