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Friday, March 07, 2008

 

MILF sets consultation on peace talks

Peace negotiator Mohagher Iqbal says Muslims need to know the progress of the 7-year-old negotiations

By Al Jacinto Correspondent

ZAMBOANGA CITY: Thousands of Moro Islamic Liberation Front
(MILF) rebels are expected to gather in Mindanao to discuss the slow progress of the peace talks with Manila.

The MILF previously appealed to rebels and supporters for patience as the talks stalled over demands for a separate Muslim homeland in the strife-torn, but mineral-rich region of Mindanao. “We will consult with our members and discuss many things, especially the stalled peace talks,” Mohagher Iqbal, chief MILF peace negotiator, said.

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BAGUIO CITY: Senator Pia Cayetano said Thursday that she is not devoting much of her time in pushing for the approval of the controversial reproductive health bill, saying it would be vetoed by President Gloria Arroyo.

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