Training and exporting islamist militants
The Islamist militants’ activities may have been reduced to a peace and order problem that does not need US support.
FACT-CHECK: The MILF is not a terrorist organization
Get Real Philippines made the false claim that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front is a terrorist organization
Uneasy peace in the South
The Philippines cannot afford another security problem. There are outside forces waiting for things to explode in the south. Pro-Islamic State militant forces are looking for the next region to destabilize. It could be Mindanao. Let’s hope it’s not.
Pressed for results, MILF seeks 3-year Bangsamoro transition extension
The largest Muslim rebel group in the Philippines is pushing for a three-year extension of the interim Bangsamoro government, fearing it may not finish key reforms under a landmark peace accord and will not have enough to show to voters in the 2022 elections.