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MMDA advises commuters, motorists to take alternate routes in QC; INC Lingap-Pamamahayag to be held today

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has advised commuters and motorists to take alternate routes as the Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City will be closed Friday for a medical mission of the Iglesia ni Cristo. In its Twitter account, MMDA said: “As per Brgy. Commonwealth, the Iglesia Ni Cristo ‘Lingap Pamamahayag’ will be held on Friday, March 28, 2014. Road closure (eastbound Commonwealth) starts from 12:01 am to 10 pm.” The closure will […]

Malaysian PM vows to remain a partner of PHL for peace and development

By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, March 27 (PNA) — Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Thursday assured Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III that Malaysia would remain a partner for peace and development as long as it is needed. “Two years ago, I promised President Aquino that Malaysia will continue to assist with development,” Razak said in his speech during the signing ceremony of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) held in Malacanang. “This […]

Historic deal for lasting peace in Mindanao signed in Malacanang; this will “change the nation’s history forever”, says Malaysian PM Razak

MANILA, Philippines — The members of the Philippine government panel and of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front signed the historic Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro in Malacanang at around 5:30 p.m.Thursday after delivery of speeches that expressed hope in forging a path towards a lasting and inclusive peace in Mindanao. The CAB was signed by government peace panel chair Miriam Coronel Ferrer and MILF chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal.  The signing was witnessed by President Aquino, […]

“A new dawn has come,” says Deles as ceremonies for peace deal signing with the MILF start in Malacañang

MANILA, Philippines — The ceremonies for the signing of the peace process has started in Malacanang, with Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process delivering the first speech thanking everybody who have worked for peace in Mindanao. “A new dawn has come,” Deles said as she regarded the outcome of the peace negotiations with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front that took almost 17 years. But Deles said that “the work is far from over.” Still, “our […]

Bangsamoro peace pact, a major contribution to peace in the country and in the world — GPH

Manila –The Philippines is ready for the signing of the peace deal that seeks to close one of the deadliest and longest-running armed conflicts in this part of Asia, which will a major contribution to peace in the country and in the world, according to the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process. Following 17 years of hard negotiations, the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will finally […]