"With the recent events involving the slaughter of our policemen in Mindanao, there is reason to doubt the commitment of the MILF for a framework of peace and development in Mindanao", Cayetano says.
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“Misencounter” is the term used in the clash between government and the MILF because both parties already consider each other as “partners,” having signed a comprehensive peace agreement on March 27 last year, after 17 years of negotiations | MindaNews
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Follow Senator Miriam Santiago's hearing on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). Sen. Santiago heads the Senate committee on constitutional amendments.
Ferrer says the aim now is to normalize the situation as soon as possible in order to prevent the displacement of civilians and give full swing to the humanitarian effort.
The Senator condemns the massacre of 30 PNP members in Maguindanao.
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