SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao—The hills and plains that once saw bloody skirmishes between soldiers and Moro rebel forces in the last decade are potential huge agriculture production areas that could fuel socioeconomic development for the poor Bangsamoro communities, President Aquino said on Monday.
Read more: Former battlefields soon to be areas for socioeconomic development
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III reassured the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Monday of his commitment to finish the peace talks with the rebel group before the end of his term in 2016.
Read more: P-Noy vows to achieve peace in Mindanao before term ends
Simula pa lamang po itong Sajahatra Bangsamoro Program; isang sangay sa malawak na istratehiya ng pag-aangat ng buhay ng ating mga mamamayan, at pagsigurong walang Pilipinong maiiwan sa pagtahak ng tuwid na daan.
Read more: Speech of President Aquino at the ceremonial launch of the Sajahatra Bangsamoro Program
COTABATO CITY, Philippines - While Monday’s visit of President Benigno Aquino III to the main base of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Maguindanao is not the first time the country's commander-in-chief is to set foot on an MILF enclave in the province, its nature and intent make it different from the rest.
Read more: P-Noy's visit to MILF camp to highlight peace talks