The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) claimed that it was the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) that should be taken into account for violating the ceasefire with the MILF regarding the January 25 Mamasapano encounter where 44 PNP-SAF members were killed. In its 35-page report to the Senate, where the MILF detailed the results of their investigation into the Mamasapano incident, the MILF said that it should in fact be the one filing a […]
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MILF claims actions against PNP-SAF men were “justified”
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has claimed that its actions against the Philippine National Police Special Action Forces (PNP-SAF) were justified as the MILF combatants only fought back after they had been fired upon. In a 35-page report submitted to the Senate on Tuesday, the MILF said the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces initially did not know that the forces that entered their territory were government troops. The MILF blamed the absence of prior coordination […]
The Bangsamoro’s international law gambit
By Atty. Jeremy Gatdula IT HAS LONG BEEN my position that whatever draft Bangsamoro Basic Law is passed by Congress, it would ultimately be inutile for the reason that there exists the quite unconstitutional Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (which, along with the Framework Agreement and other related agreements, shall hereafter be referred to as the CAB). Or put another way: the debate about the Basic Law’s constitutionality is a false flag, a distraction. To […]
Voter registration of MILF fighters marks entry to democratic process
COTABATO CITY, PIA- Members and combatants of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF), the military arm of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) registered as voters at the special registration center set up by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) at the Bangsamoro Islamic Leadership and Management Institute (BLMI) Training Center in Camp Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao on Saturday, March 7. BIAF spokesperson Von Al-Haq led his field commanders and men in the voter registration […]
No need for Senate approval – MILF
According to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Vice-Chairman, the government does not need the approval of the Senate to push through the peace agreement between the government and the MILF.
Government negotiation with MILF, unconstitutional
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago said that from the start, the government’s negotiation with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front is unconstitutional.
Peace Agreement, “No need for the senate’s approval” – Jaafar
An official of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) yesterday said that the MILF peace agreement between the governments need not be approved by the senate. Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Vice Chairman Ghazali Jaafar said in an interview yesterday that the approval of the peace deal is not essential. “Ang uri ng kasunduan na nilagdaan ng MILF at pamahalaan ay isang excecutive agreement at hindi treaty,” Jaafar said. This is his reaction to the […]
Sen. Santiago declares negotiation with MILF unconstitutional
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago is asking the government to stop negotiations with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), saying that said move was unconstitutional.
MILF BIFF clash in Maguindanao affects students
As the clash between the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) affects 7, 000 students as 18 schools were used as evacuation centers in Maguindanao.
Maguindanao Governor believes Usman still in the province
The governor of Maguindanao, Esmael Mangudadatu strongly believes that the terrorist Basit Usman is still in Maguindanao, further adding that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) should offer assistance to the government as they have intimate knowledge of the terrain.
MILF advises troop to avoid confrontations against the government
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commanded its fighters to avoid fighting government troops, as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) start its all-out offensive against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).
Palace still hopeful on MILF’s commitment to peace
President Aquino still considers the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as a peace partner and remains hopeful that the group would stick to its commitment to peace, Malacanang said. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said President Benigno S. Aquino III and his administration still consider the MILF as a government partner in achieving peace. “Lahat po ng pahayag ng Pangulo at lahat ng kanyang pagsasalita hinggil dito ay nandoon sa aspeto na itinuturing ang MILF […]
