MNLF revives federalism anew

THE MORO National Liberation Front (MNLF) has revived its call for a tripartite federal system of government and called on Filipino leaders to prioritize the well-being of the people in whatever critical decisions they may make in the coming days.

MNLF, MILF hail Marcos’ amnesty to ex-rebels

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The former rebel group Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) hailed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s amnesty granted to its members, saying “this bold move showcases his commitment towards unity, peace, and reconciliation.”

Ex-MNLF rebels undergo government profiling

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Hundreds of former Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) rebels in the southern province of Basilan are currently undergoing government verification and profiling process as part of the so-called MNLF Transformation Program, the military’s Western Mindanao Command said Tuesday.

Exclusive: MNLF leaders move to oust Misuari’s son as vice chairman

MNLF Chairman Nur Misuari kisses his son Abdulkarim Misuari in this photo from the Facebook page of Abdulkarim Misuari, the MNLF Vice Chairman and Bangsamoro Parliament Deputy Speaker.

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Senior leaders of the former rebel group Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) have passed a resolution seeking to remove the eldest son of group’s chieftain Nur Misuari for betrayal and usurpation and abuse of authority.

Govt., MNLF agree on new joint peace committee

A photo from the Facebook page of BTA Deputy Speaker Ustadz Abdulkarim Tan Misuari shows MILF and BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim with Nur Misuari, chairman of the Moro National Liberation Front during their unity meeting on September 2022. 

SULU - The Philippine government and the former rebel group Moro National Liberation Front have agreed to reconstitute its joint Peace Coordinating Committee into the Peace Implementing Committee in an effort to carry out the full implementation of the peace accord signed by both sides in September 1996.

MNLF condemns Israeli attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Former Muslim secessionist group Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) has strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.

2 MNLF groups in Sulu unite for peace

SULU – For the sake of peace, the leaders of two opposing Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) groups in the southern Philippine province of Sulu have finally agreed to unite following a recent mediation facilitated by Vice Governor Totoh Tan.

3 Sayyafs killed in hostage drama in Philippine police headquarters

MANILA - Police shot dead three Abu Sayyaf detainees on Sunday following a failed attempt to escape from the custodial facility of the Philippine National Police headquarters in Camp Crame, officials said.

Murad, Nur agree to unite for peace, development in South

DAVAO CITY - The Philippines’ former Muslim separatist leaders have agreed to unite for peace in one of Southeast Asia’s most conflict-torn regions, in a “historic” meeting that took place 46 years after the movement split.

Marcos vows strong support for peace process

COTABATO CITY — Committing to support the peace process in the Bangsamoro region, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. made his first visit to the region after assuming office to lead the historic inauguration of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority.

MNLF denies Nur endorsed Pacquiao

MNLF Chairman Nur Misuari. (MNLF Facebook page)

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Moro National Liberation Front, whose chieftain Nur Misuari signed a peace deal with the government in September 1996, has denied endorsing presidential aspirant Senator Manny Pacquaio.

Troops disarm Sayyaf bomb

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Patrolling soldiers recovered an Abu Sayyaf improvised explosive on a village in Sulu’s Indanan town in southern Philippines, officials said, adding it was the fifth homemade bomb discovered in the province since early this year.

Zambo bridge, a ‘Symbol of resilience, unity’

“THE SYMBOL of resilience and unity,” that is what Mayor Beng Climaco - now on her third and last term – calls the newly-rehabilitated Rio Hondo-Mariki Bridge, saying “it stands tall and proud after the 2013 siege.”

Three Z3R projects finished

SOME P175-million worth of infrastructure projects under the Zamboanga City Roadmap to Recovery and Reconstruction (Z3R) Program were inaugurated in Barangays Kasanyangan and Mariki.

OPINION: Pencing by Mario O. Feliciano, Jr.

La Bella Zamboanga commemorates ‘MNLF Siege’

Zamboanga remembers ‘MNLF siege’

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Mayor Beng Climaco led officials in commemorating the deadly siege by Moro National Liberation Front in September 9, 2013 – the second since 2001 after rebels attacked Zamboanga City and killed and held hostages dozens of innocent civilians.

Finish Z3R projects now: Zambo Mayor

MAYOR BENG Climaco reminded anew various government agencies and private contractors of her ultimatum to finish the construction of the Z3R housing units for some 720 families displaced by 2013 deadly attacks of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) members loyal to Nur Misuari.

Senators review allocation of seats in Bangsamoro Transition Authority

'Postponing BARMM polls up to residents in plebiscite' 

SENATOR JUAN Miguel Zubiri has proposed to allot seats for members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) if the proposed extension of the transition period of the peace process is approved, according to a report by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ).

MNLF camp dismantled in Tawi-Tawi, residents accuse ex-rebels of extortion

SECURITY FORCES dismantled an illegal camp of former Moro National Liberation Front or MNLF rebels in Mapun town in Tawi-Tawi province in southern Philippines, officials said.

Mayor reminds contractors to finish Z3R projects

CONSTRUCTION WORKS continue at resettlement areas in an effort to finish the construction of the Z3R housing units for some 720 families displaced by 2013 deadly attacks of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) members loyal to Nur Misuari.