A total of 179 Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members have surrendered to the government in Basilan, Sulu, and Zamboanga City, Lt. Gen. Arnel Dela Vega, Armed Forces of the Philippines Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief said. “The accomplishments of our Joint Task Forces are greatly… Read More
The Philippine government through the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) recently provided one year scholarship assistance to 700 students from Marawi City. Together with the representatives from Marawi city and Lanao del Sur local Governments and Task Force Bangon Marawi… Read More
The Philippine government through Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Jesus G. Dureza, urged the members of New People’s Army (NPA) in Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte, to stop fighting the government so that development can continue in the area. “What President Rodrigo Roa Duterte… Read More
The Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) is a comprehensive solution to the peace and security situation in Mindanao and will be the key in moving the country’s peace and development agenda forward. This was the consensus of members of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and… Read More
A Catholic prelate expressed support for the possible extension of Martial Law in Mindanao. “I am for the extension of martial law provided the Constitution of our land is its basis,” Ozamiz Archbishop Martin Jumoad said. Jumoad lauded personnel of the Armed Forces of the… Read More
The crushing out of the ISIS-Maute Terrorist Group in the Battle of Marawi ended the imminent threats posed by ISIS who wants to use southern Philippines as a gateway in establishing its foothold in Southeast Asia. The heroism and sacrifices of Filipino soldiers and policemen… Read More
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte renews his call to end the government’s dispute with the New People’s Army (NPA) to achieve lasting peace in Mindanao during his speech as the 12th anniversary celebration of the Armed Force of the Philippines Eastern Mindanao Command (EASTMINCOM) on Thursday,… Read More
The construction of the 40-kilometer concrete “dream road” from Kapai, Lanao del Sur to Talakag, Bukidnon is on its way to completion. “With this road, Marawi City to CDO City shall only be a 1 and a 1/2 hours travel without traffic from the usual… Read More
A top police official in Zamboanga City attributed the reduction in the crime rate in the Zamboanga Peninsula to the success of the peace process in Mindanao. “The prevailing good peace and order situation in Zamboanga Peninsula is a result of the positive effects of… Read More
People’s Television Network, Inc. (PTV) announced that it will be constructing a satellite television station this year in Marawi City. Executives from PTV and Philippine Information Agency (PIA) said the establishment of the PTV station aims to create an infrastructure that will serve as an… Read More
