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Moro Islamic Liberation Front

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is a major armed group in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), historically involved in the peace process aimed at ending decades of conflict in the region. Recent developments, including the suspension of decommissioning, internal factional violence, and political tensions ahead of the BARMM elections, have raised concerns about the stability and progress of peace efforts in the Philippines.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Sun, September 7, 2025 at 6:29 AM

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Recent developments on Moro Islamic Liberation Front

Sat, September 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM

Bangsamoro education minister asked to take leave amid P2.2 billion fund probe

The Bangsamoro Parliament's blue ribbon committee has asked the region's education minister, Mohagher Iqbal, to take a leave of absence amid an investigation into alleged irregularities involving P2.2 billion in education funds.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM

8 BARMM parliamentary aspirants sign peace covenant

Eight candidates for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliament have signed a peace covenant for the October 13, 2025 elections.

Fri, August 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM

BARMM peace process at perilous juncture amid trust deficit

A third-party monitor has warned that the peace process in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has reached a perilous juncture, with trust between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) at its lowest since the 2014 Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) was signed.

Thu, August 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Watchdog flags spike in BARMM violence ahead of elections

An election watchdog group has flagged a "worrying spike" in armed clashes and politically motivated violence in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), raising concerns about potential election violence.

Tue, August 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM

Suspected MILF member nabbed in Lanao del Sur drug bust

A suspected Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) member, identified as farmer Jamil Saripada, was arrested during a drug buy-bust operation in Wao town, Lanao del Sur.

Tue, August 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM

Malaysia urges PH, MILF to resolve decommissioning delay

Malaysia has urged the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to collaboratively resolve their differences following the MILF's decision to postpone the decommissioning of its remaining fighters.

Sun, August 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM

MILF halts normalization talks citing govt delays

MILF Chairman Al H Murad Ebrahim has barred members from participating in normalization activities, citing concerns over alleged government lapses in the decommissioning process.

Sun, August 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM

Comelec gears up for BARMM polls as MILF suspends decommissioning

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is continuing its preparations for the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections on October 13, 2025.

Thu, August 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM

BIFF regional most wanted arrested for murder

Ali Akbar, an alleged member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) and a "regional most wanted" person, was arrested at the Cotabato Regional and Medical Center in Cotabato City for murder and frustrated murder charges.

Mon, August 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM

3 MILF members killed in ambush by rival faction

Three members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were killed and four others injured in an ambush by a rival MILF faction in Barangay Linantangan, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur on Sunday, August 10.