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Moro Islamic Liberation Front chief peace negotiator Mohagher Iqbal explains the history of the continuing Moro struggle during the Media Roundtable Discussion on Bangsamoro Basic Law, Thursday. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Iqbal to Congress on BBL passage: don’t fail us

Despite the non-passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law in Congress early this year, Moro Islamic Liberation Front Peace Implementing Panel Chair Mohagher Iqbal said they still trust the lawmakers. But he appealed to Congress not to fail the Bangsamoro people and called on government officials to fast track the BBL.

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Read more about the article Misuari to form 5-member panel to negotiate with gov’t
Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Chair Nur Misuari is given a chance to use the Presidential podium to air his views. He is welcomed by President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacañan on Nov. 3 following a court suspension order of his warrant of arrest. (Karl Norman Alonzo/PPD)

Misuari to form 5-member panel to negotiate with gov’t

Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza said the government asked Moro National Liberation Front founder Prof. Nur Misuari to “organize a five-person panel”.

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Read more about the article Members of Bangsamoro Transition Commission to be nominated

Members of Bangsamoro Transition Commission to be nominated

Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Jesus Dureza said three of the 10 slots for the government in the new Bangsamoro Transition Commission will be given to the faction of the Moro National Liberation Front led by former Cotabato City Mayor Muslimin Sema.

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Read more about the article Misuari vows to help Duterte pursue peace in Mindanao
President Rodrigo Duterte welcomes Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Chair Nur Misuari in Malacañan on Thursday, Nov. 3 following a court suspension order of Misuari's warrant of arrest. (King Rodriguez/PPD)

Misuari vows to help Duterte pursue peace in Mindanao

Moro National Liberation Front founder Nur Misuari has vowed to help President Rodrigo Duterte in his campaign to pursue peace in Mindanao.

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Read more about the article CPP slams US over cancellation of PH-US arm deals
RED FLAG. The flag of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) waves in the wind somewhere in the province of Compostela Valley. The CPP celebrated the 44th anniversary of its re-establishment Wednesday. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

CPP slams US over cancellation of PH-US arm deals

The Communist Party of the Philippines slammed Wednesday the United States of America for its “hypocrisy” after it cancelled the supposed weapons sale to the Philippine National Police.

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