Go says gov’t committed to lasting peace, progress in Mindanao MANILA – The government is dedicated to sustaining President Rodrigo Duterte’s vision of long-lasting peace and development in the country.On Saturday, the President reiterated that commitment during the fourth anniversary … Continue reading Go says gov’t committed to lasting peace, progress in Mindanao
A faction of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), which emerged in the wake of an ouster move against Moro leader Nur Misuari as MNLF chairman a few years back, has thrown its support to the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). … Continue reading ‘Breakaway’ MNLF group backs BOL
SAP GO: BOL signals start of peace in Mindanao Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go expressed hope that the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) will signal the start of lasting peace in Mindanao. Go made this remark during … Continue reading PEACE
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second and third reading the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), which has been certified as urgent by President Rodrigo R. Duterte. With 227 affirmative votes, 11 negative votes, and 2 abstention, the … Continue reading House, Senate approve Bangsamoro Basic Law
BANGSAMORO SUPPORTS BONG GO SENATORIAL BID BY ROGER M. BALANZA “He deeply understands the problems of the Bangsamoro people and the importance of addressing them to ensure just and dignified peace in Mindanao. He is profoundly aware of what is … Continue reading MILF FOR GO
By Roger Balanza Would you believe that there are Muslims in Mindanao who hate being called “Moro”? But it is not because they want to be called by other names, hate their blood brothers or sisters or that ethnic conflict … Continue reading THE DURIAN BEAT: Hating Moro and Bangsamoro
The shining light in Mindanao’s dark tunnel BY ROGER M. BALANZA Of late, our lawmakers have given assurance that the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) may be approved by Congress by the end of May. This assurance made during a recent … Continue reading THE DURIAN BEAT: Shining light in Mindanao’s dark tunnel
Leaders of the Senate and House have assured President Rodrigo Duterte that they will pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) by the end of May this year. The BBL was discussed by the President and the lawmakers during a meeting … Continue reading LAWMAKERS POISED TO APPROVE BBL IN MAY
The Bangsamoro Transition Commission completed on Friday, 16 June 2017, its draft Bangsamoro Basic Law, and is now ready to submit it to President Rodrigo Duterte. Photo courtesy of BTC Facebook The Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) will submit its draft … Continue reading Bangsamoro Transition Commission to submit draft BBL to Duterte
ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER EXPANDING TRANSITION COMMISSION TO FAST TRACK MINDANAO PEACE EFFORTS Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an Executive Order (EO) establishing an expanded Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) that will ensure a more inclusive peace process in the country’s … Continue reading DUTERTE TO ASK CONGRESS TO SPEED UP APPROVAL OF BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW
“You can count on us, Mr. President” BY ROGER M. BALANZA Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding chairman Nur Misuari pledged support to President Rodrigo Duterte’s search for lasting peace in volatile Mindanao, during a historic meeting with the President … Continue reading MISUARI VOWS TO HELP DUTERTE FIND LASTING PEACE IN MINDANAO
BY ROGER M. BALANZA The incoming administration of President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte will present at an economic forum tomorrow, June 21, before the country’s businessmen a 10-point socio-economic agenda to be pursued during the 6-year presidency of the Davao City … Continue reading DUTERTE TO PRESENT 10-POINT SOCIO-ECONOMIC AGENDA
SABOTEURS BEHIND PRE-POLL SURVEYS War drums are being banged as supporters of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte denounce results of poll surveys consistently showing the Mindanaoan presidential candidate behind the other contenders. The frustration is loudest in Mindanao bordering on warnings … Continue reading MINDANAOANS WARN OF REBELLION AS DUTERTE IS ‘CHEATED’ IN POLL SURVEYS
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