Bangsamoro peace process ‘utter failure’ – monitoring group

THE ambush that killed five police officers over the weekend is more than just another outbreak of violence in the Bangsamoro region; it is a stark indictment of the near collapse of the post-conflict normalization process, a civilian monitoring group said. The attack on the night of March 28 in Barangay Mother Poblacion — which … Read more

Marcos admin calls for peace, unity during Eid’l Fitr

‎MANILA, Philippines – The Marcos administration called for unity, faith and sustained efforts toward peace as it joined the Muslim community in celebrating Eid’l Fitr.  Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo Jr. conveyed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s message of solidarity with the Bangsamoro and all Muslim communities nationwide. ‎‎In a message, Lagdameo highlighted the resilience … Read more

Marcos hosts unprecedented Iftar, strengthens Bangsamoro partnership

COTABATO CITY — Leaders from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for hosting an unprecedented version of Iftar at the Malacañan Palace on March 12. The Duterte administration had hosted ceremonies for Iftar (an Islamic rite for dusk breaking of Ramadan fasting), but the events … Read more