Trust between PH gov’t, MILF crucial for exit agreement in BARMM — women peacemakers (opens original article in a new tab)

Trust and dialogue between the Philippine government and MILF are essential for completing the Bangsamoro peace process, with several issues threatening progress and stability.

• Trust and dialogue between the Philippine government and MILF are crucial for the Bangsamoro peace process exit agreement
• Suspended decommissioning, headless government panel, and unspent funds are issues threatening trust
• MILF's political split and weakened role after elections raise concerns about peace stability
• An exit agreement would mark completion of the 2014 peace process with irreversible pillars
• Third-party facilitator and monitoring team are needed to ensure agreement terms are met
• MILF's political transition commitment has been breached with removal of its chair and subsequent actions