Influential Sulu Vice Governor Sakur Tan has filed his candidacy as governor for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, challenging incumbent Mujiv Hataman who is running for re-election in next year’s polls | Mindanao Examiner
A faction of the Moro National Liberation Front signed a joint declaration with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front calling for the passage of the draft law on the Bangsamoro region, despite Congress’ limited time as the election campaign for the 2016 general elections nears | BusinessWorld
An influential peace advocacy bloc has risen from dormancy to campaign for an increase in government funding for development initiatives in Mindanao | Philippine Star
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ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman said he is running for reelection, but clarified that his filing of a COC this week “does not mean BBL is dead" | MindaNews
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The government peace panel in talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front has appealed to Filipinos to stay in the course of peace as the deadline for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law in the Senate and the House of Representatives was pushed to December 16.
Read more: Peace panel calls on Filipinos to remain steadfast as BBL passage is deferred