Government peace negotiators over the weekend urged leaders of various indigenous peoples (IP) groups to form an advisory council that will aid the peace talks with different rebel groups.

“You understand your situations the best; therefore, you are also the ones who can suggest the best solutions. But for this to happen, you also need to come together as one,” Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza told leaders of IP groups during a peace table conversation over the weekend in Midsayap, North Cotabato.

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