The executive director of IAG told ABS-CBN News President Rodrigo Duterte's martial law declaration showed decisiveness but, if mishandled, could also give rise to more Islamic extremists and compromise peace efforts in southern Philippines.
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Duterte, the first Mindanawon to become President, has repeatedly vowed to address the historical injustices committed against the Bangsamoro and to honor all signed peace agreements | MindaNews
The ARMM has convened around 300 Islamic scholars from across the country for a 3-day summit that aims to explore the role of Muslim scholars and religious leaders in the fight against terrorism.
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The executive director of IAG said achieving lasting peace will depend on the implementation of the peace agreement, and this may prove to be difficult due to “entrenched political and economic interests” | ABS-CBN News
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