Framework agreement “tilted towards GPH, lessens autonomy of the Bangsamoro,” says NDFP’s Luis Jalandoni

By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today “It remains to be seen how the Bangsamoro, the new autonomous political entity will be formed. The present GPH-MILF Framework Agreement to be signed next week is heavily tilted towards the GPH and lessens the independence and autonomy of the Bangsamoro.” – NDFP peace panel chair Luis Jalandoni

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GPH-MILF Framework Agreement draws mixed reactions

By DANILDA L. FUSILERO Davao Today “The Bangsamoro masses, and the Filipino people, need to be vigilant as there is a wide sea to cross between text and action, between signing a pact and translating it into building the mechanisms to actualize the Moro people’s right to autonomous governance,” says peace advocacy group Initiatives for Peace in Mindanao (InPeace) convener Bishop Felixberto Calang.

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Farmers did not benefit from GM corn, says advocacy group

By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today “GM corn has completely changed the landscape of corn farming in the country, in a negative way,” Dr. Chito Medina, National Coordinator of farmers’ welfare advocacy group, Masipag (Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-ulad ng Agrikultura).

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