Peace Process
President Marcos has appointed former Interior and Local Government chief Mel Senen Sarmiento as presidential adviser on peace, reconciliation and unity, replacing Carlito Galvez Jr. who has retired. Galvez said he is stepping down to attend to his wife's health and spend more time with his family. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro stated that Sarmiento's background well equips him for the role.
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The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has temporarily paused key aspects of its engagement with the national government until a “full-fledged chairman” is appointed to the Government Peace Implementing Panel. MILF Chairman Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim said their panel cannot negotiate with a “headless counterpart.”