Carlito Galvez Jr

Carlito Galvez Jr. is the Presidential Peace Adviser for the Philippines, focusing on advancing peace processes and promoting economic growth in conflict-affected areas like BARMM. He emphasizes the importance of private sector involvement and community-driven initiatives to sustain peace and development. Galvez also collaborates with international organizations to implement data-driven strategies for evidence-based peacebuilding.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

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OIC backs BARMM, supports Marcos's peace efforts

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has called on its member countries to increase support for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), a resolution welcomed by President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.
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OPAPRU provides P500K each to 8 POs, safe conduct passes to 4 former rebels

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) announced financial support and safe conduct passes for former members of rebel groups following talks led by Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr.
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Basilan declared free from Abu Sayyaf; Gov Salliman thanks national government

On Monday, June 9, the Provincial Government of Basilan formally declared the province free from the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), marking a significant milestone in peace and security for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
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Marcos signs MO authorizing Safe Conduct Passes for former rebels

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Memorandum Order No. 36 on Friday, April 11, authorizing the National Amnesty Commission (NAC) to issue Safe Conduct Passes (SCPs) for former rebels applying for amnesty.
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Marcos urges compassion, unity on Eid'l Fitr

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. marked Eid'l Fitr on Monday by urging Filipinos to live with compassion and unity.
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New BARMM leader Macacua takes charge, Ebrahim steps down

Former Bangsamoro interim chief minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim has declined his appointment to the 80-member Bangsamoro Transition Authority but will continue leading the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and its political party.
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OPAPRU chief urges MNLF to ensure successful Bangsamoro elections

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) called on members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) to help ensure the successful conduct of the first-ever Bangsamoro Parliamentary elections scheduled for October 13.
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Marcos appoints Macacua as BARMM chief minister

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s appointment of Abdulrauf Macacua as the new chief minister for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) does not violate the peace agreements with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), according to Presidential Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr.
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Palace: Macacua takes over as interim chief minister of BARMM without tensions

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro assured on Monday that the transition of leadership within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will not lead to any tensions.
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Residents surrender 31 firearms to Army, supporting SALW program

Residents from four towns in Cotabato province and two more towns in BARMM surrendered a total of 31 firearms to the Army's 40th Infantry Battalion on Tuesday, March 4, supporting the government's Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Management Program.
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