National minorities unite, dance for right to self-determination
Leaders of national minorities from different regions in the country dance during the launch of Sandugo.
National minorities unite, dance for right to self-determination
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NPA launches attacks in support of Moro struggle
NPA launches attacks in support of Moro struggle
“This is in response to the call of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Philippines to extend support to the Moro people who are now being victimized by the Philippine Armed Forces’ vicious all-out war.”
Round 1: Revised Bangsamoro draft law faces Congress
Round 1: Revised Bangsamoro draft law faces Congress
“We wonder whose BBL would be passed in the end, the BTC version or the Malacañang version?" -- Suara Bangsamoro
Groups score secrecy, watered down autonomy in delayed Moro peace agreement
Groups score secrecy, watered down autonomy in delayed Moro peace agreement
'The GPH-MILF peace talks seem to only further the political agenda of Aquino and Liberal Party in Mindanao.' -- Amira Lidasan, Suara president
‘Still no peace for majority of BangsaMoro people in new Aquino-MILF deal’
‘Still no peace for majority of BangsaMoro people in new Aquino-MILF deal’
“The Moro people will continue to endure the national oppression, economic subjugation and dire poverty and backwardness albeit under the signboard of a supposedly newer and better form of regional autonomy.” – Moro Christian Peoples’ Alliance
Muslim rebels tending to farm amidst firefight
Muslim rebels tending to farm amidst firefight
With the fresh government offensive, Muslim rebels branded the Philippine Army “terrorists” and the “true spoilers” of peace negotiations.
ARMM to continue until new law passed, says GPH chief negotiator
ARMM to continue until new law passed, says GPH chief negotiator
By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today DAVAO CITY, Philippines -- The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) will continue to exist until a new law is passed. This was clarified yesterday afternoon, October 8, by the Government of the Philippines (GPH) chief negotiator...
A lot of contentious points still to be hurdled in GPH-MILF peace talks
A lot of contentious points still to be hurdled in GPH-MILF peace talks
By MARYA SALAMAT
“What is important to us is that we should have a (Bangsamoro) substate which we ourselves are governing.” – MILF
Peacemongering
Peacemongering
By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo Streetwise | BusinessWorld If peace could be won through press releases and other public announcements, the Bangsamoro should be exercising their right to self-determination and enjoying genuine autonomy by now. The Government of the...
YEARENDER: Peace advocacy by press release: Aquino’s tack in containing the MILF
YEARENDER: Peace advocacy by press release: Aquino’s tack in containing the MILF
By MARYA SALAMAT
So far, the most bitterly criticized euphemism for military solution in the name of Oplan Bayanihan against the Bangsamoro people was the ad-inspired “all-out justice” launched last October. Based on a fact-finding report, it is, in reality, an all-out war.
All-out deception
All-out deception
By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo Streetwise | BusinessWorld The shrill call to wage “all-out war”, in reaction to the overwhelming defeat of a platoon of special action forces on a mission to “arrest” a rebel Moro commander in Basilan, is nothing but pure hogwash. For one...
Displaced by War and Vilified as Terrorists, Moros Keep Alive Struggle for Self-Determination
Displaced by War and Vilified as Terrorists, Moros Keep Alive Struggle for Self-Determination
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Advocates of the Moro people's struggle for self-determination say the Aquino administration must first render justice to the victims of human-rights violations during the Arroyo regime before it can talk peace.
2005 among Worst Years in Bangsa Moro History
2005 among Worst Years in Bangsa Moro History
The year 2005 is most likely one of the worst years in Bangsa Moro history. It was a year of false hopes for peace amid an escalation of a centuries-old strife. If anything, the year 2005 will be remembered as the year peace in Mindanao appeared near enough but was...
MoA on Ancestral Domain: It’s Not Over, Yet
MoA on Ancestral Domain: It’s Not Over, Yet
The strong backlash ignited by the MoA deserves a second look by the MILF leaders. A lesson that can be drawn is the fact that the war for self-determination involves not only taking arms and talking but also a political war to win the broadest support for the just...
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