Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos Deles and Government of the Philippines peace panel chair Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer welcomed the gesture of the MILF to return the weapons of the PNP Special Action Force taken from the tragic incident in Mamasapano last January 25, which claimed nearly 70 lives from all sides, including civilians.
Read more: Gov’t welcomes retrieval of SAF weapons; MILF reaffirms commitment to peace process
A Palace official said the return of weapons seized by the MILF from slain SAF commandos in Maguindanao is an indication of the rebel groups' sincerity to the peace process but it must fulfill other obligations mentioned by the President in his previous address.
Read more: Return of seized weapons by MILF an indication of goodwill, says official
The Philippine government said yesterday that it was hard to pass the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law after a deadly clash in the southern Philippine province of Maguindanao that left 44 policemen dead | Philippine Star
Read more: Government admits difficulty in passing BBL after deadly clash
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front should clear Bangsamoro areas of terrorists, otherwise questions would linger whether it could really secure its territory in the future, Sen. Francis Escudero said | Philippine Daily Inquirer
Opening statement of MILF chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal during the February 12 Senate hearing on the January 25 Mamasapano clash that left 44 SAF commandos dead