A major faction of the Moro National Liberation Front reorganized its central committee leadership recently by electing a new chairman and four vice chairmen in what was described as an innovative bid to rally the Duterte administration’s thrust for inclusive peace and sustainable development among the Bangsamoro community | Manila Bulletin
The government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front must act quickly on the recommendations of the Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Commission to prevent more bloodshed, especially as some youth being indoctrinated by extremists are growing “restive” | InterAksyon
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The House of Representatives is expected to start plenary discussions on the bill seeking to amend the Constitution through a Constituent Assembly (con-ass) when it resumes session in May after the Holy Week break.
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front releases children associated with the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces and Bangsamoro Islamic Women’s Auxiliary Brigade, ending the recruitment and use of children within their ranks.
Read more: MILF ends association of children within their ranks
The creation of the expanded Bangsamoro Transition Commission from 15 to 21 was made after President Duterte signed an Executive Order No. 8 on 7 November 2016 .
Read more: OPAPP announces new members of the expanded Bangsamoro Transition Commission