Moro Islamic Liberation Front

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has suspended the decommissioning of its remaining combatants and weapons as of August 2025, citing the government's failure to meet socio-economic commitments outlined in the 2014 peace agreement. The Philippine government, led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., remains committed to fostering normalization for former MILF members but expresses disappointment over the suspension. Both sides emphasize the need for continued dialogue and cooperation to ensure a peaceful transition and development in Muslim Mindanao.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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OSAP continues peace caravan project in Bangsamoro regions

The Office of the Special Assistant to the President (OSAP) is continuing its 'peace caravan' project across Bangsamoro regions despite delays and a suspension in the final phase of decommissioning Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants.
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MILF suspends decommissioning due to government’s unfulfilled socioeconomic commitments

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has suspended the decommissioning of its remaining combatants and weapons until the national government complies with socioeconomic commitments outlined in the 2014 peace deal.
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Philippine gov disappointed over MILF postponing decommissioning

The Philippine government expressed disappointment over the Moro Islamic Liberation Front's (MILF) decision to postpone the final phase of decommissioning its combatants and weapons.
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Cotabato Gov Mendoza, MILF launch peace programs

Cotabato Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza and leaders from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) are set to launch more peacebuilding programs in support of national government efforts.
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MILF official Buntok Utap killed in gun attack near school

Gunmen shot and killed a senior MILF official, Buntok Utap, near an elementary school in Barangay Penadtaban, Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur, on Monday morning.
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Local leaders mediate MILF ceasefire in Pagalungan

Local leaders in Pagalungan, Maguindanao del Sur, mediated a ceasefire agreement between warring factions of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Thursday.
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Gov't arrests 3 ex-MILF combatants, deploys peacekeepers amid clan clashes

Government forces arrested three former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants in Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur, following infighting between two MILF factions that began on Sunday.
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Macacua retains six ministers for bureaucracy revamp

Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulrauf Macacua has declined the courtesy resignations of six subordinate-ministers as part of a planned revamp in the regional bureaucracy.
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New Maguindanao governors and rep take oath, pledge peace

On Monday, June 16, elected officials from Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur took their oath of office, pledging support for peace initiatives with Moro communities.
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MNLF urges lawmakers to pass law for Sulu's return to BARMM

MNLF officials have urged national lawmakers to pass enabling legislation that would allow Sulu's return to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
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