Showing posts with label Mindanao. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mindanao. Show all posts

Friday, January 27, 2012

Stop the Topsoil Harvesting in Mindanao

STOP THE TOPSOIL HARVESTING

TOPSOIL quarrying is the worse kind of natural resource exploitation. It takes 500 years to naturally add one inch of topsoil to land. The fertility of land is based on the thickness and quality of topsoil. Without sufficient thickness and good quality of topsoil, we can't plant and our agriculture in the future would perish.

I have heard that there are systematic mineral dealers and miners there in Mindanao that sells topsoil to foreign ships docked at sea that are pretending to be mineral buyers. Our people are being deceived as they are told that those ships are buying soil so they can filter the gold and other minerals. Please spread this information to our people and find a way to mobilize our troops in the grounds to prevent the movement of our topsoil. There must be an IMMEDIATE STOP of the removal of topsoil from its original land! (Rltr. John R. Petalcorin)

Monday, October 24, 2011

AFP and PNP lack know-how to arrest wanted MILFs

Ang isang MILF zone ay parang reservation area yan ng mga lion, tiger, annaconda, at iba pang mga dangerous na mga nilalang na kailangan din respetohin ang habitat nila. Delikado pumasok dyan na mag sneak in ka na walang proper coordination with the zoo keeper. Ang Ceasefire Agreement ay may mga provisions dyan kung papano ang safety procedure kung merong isang lion dyan sa loob na kailangan hulihin at ilabas. Pag pumasok ka dyan at hindi ka sumunod sa procedure, mabubulabog yan sila at talagang kakagatin ka ng mga lion dyan. Pag mabulabog yan, mahirap patahimikin yan.

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QUESTION: Sir John, sinabihan po ng GPH ang MILF na isurrender ang mga members nila na may warrant of arrest, ano po masasabi mo? ANSWER: Etong GPH po ay palaging mali, ewan ko kung bakit, hindi sumusunod sa procedure. Kung hindi nag-kulang ehhh sumosobra naman po. Wala po sa Ceasefire Agreement na "ISURRENDER" ng MILF ang mga tao nila. Ang nakasulat po ay mag-coordinate ang GPH ng maayos sa MILF Peace Panel kung meron silang gustong arestohin sa loob ng kampo ng MILF.Pwede naman daw po pumasok sa loob ng MILF camp ang GPH para mang-arresto ng mga wanted ng batas, basta may coordination lang. Ang trabaho na mag arresto ay trabaho yan ng GPH kasi batas nila ang nagpapa-arresto eh, hindi nila pwede ipasa yang arresting workload sa MILF kasi may conflict of interest ang MILF dyan sa aspeto na yan. Ang kabobohan ay nakamamatay.

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Mga sirs, MNLF Director po ako, hindi po ako MILF. Halos magkapareho lang po ang procedure ng MILF and MNLF. I don't speak in behalf of MILF po. Nakikilahok lang po ako rito kasi po gusto ko ng kapayapaan, isang paraan po ay pag-educate ng ...public na meron naman po risk-free and 100% effective na procedure kung papano po mag arresto ng tao na nasa loob ng MILF Camp. Ang problema po ay karamihan sa ating mga Officers sa AFP ay hindi po na-train or na-briefing kung papano po ang procedure, kaya po sila nalalagay sa alanganin (baka sinadya po ng mga commanders nila na gusto gumawa ng eksena para magka-gyera). Ako na lang po ang mag train sa kanila para po hindi sila ma disgrasya. Eto po ang step by step:

1. Kumuha muna ng original copy ng Warrant of Arrest galing sa Court.

2. Bigyan po ng copy ng warrant ang MILF Peace Panel, huwag kalimutan ipa-tatak-received.

3. Pwede na po magsimula na po ang informatin gathering kung saan nagtatago ang Wanted.

4. Pag matuntun na po ang Wanted sa isang MILF Camp, pwede na po puntahan ng GPH Agents (say AFP or PNP) ang nasabing MILF Camp. Sa front gate po dadaan at kakatok ang GPH, huwag po mag sneak in sa likod. Pagmakaharap na ang Gate Guard ng MILF Camp, pwede na po ipakita ang Warrant of Arrest na may tatak "Received" ng MILF Peace Panel. Pag magtanong po ang MILF Camp Commander, pwede naman po gamitin ang cellphone para tawagan ang MILF Peace Panel.

5. Papapasukin po ng MILF yang GPH Agents sa Camp nila pag sumunod po sa tamang procedure. Risk-free po pag sumunod lang sa procedure.





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We want Independent Mindanao. A Mindanao National Government (MNG) with 20 Million Population will have a better chance of success compared to a Philippine National Government (PNG) that manages 100 Million Population. PNG resources is very scarce, and Mindanao being the host of the people regarded by Philippine society as 2nd class citizens, will always be at the bottom of the foodchain. We will achieve an Independent Mindanao in a peaceful manner, I hope you won't mind us abandoning the rotten system of the Philippine Society.

Etong paghihiwalay ay politika lang eto. Hindi kailangan mag-patayan. Sana magkahiwalay tayo na magkayakap, umiiyak na magkakapatid, na mamimiss ang isa't isa. Ayaw naming magkahiwalay tayo na magkalaban kasi magiging magkapitbahay pa naman tayo. We want us to separate as best friends.



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Please don't vote for politicians, who advocate war in Mindanao. Pati mga nepotistic family members nila, huwag na rin yan sila iboto. Ang mga politikong yan ay merong link yan sa payroll ng mga dealers ng military weapons of mass destruction. Keep your eyes open, read the news, be ready with your ballpen and notebook, list down their names.

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My message to the MILF is simple, "If the Philippine Government will unilaterally scrap the ceasefire and declare all-out-war against you on their one-sided reason that the Filipino people and media brand you as terrorists, then it is better that you move your entire 30,000 Mujahideens silently to Metro Manila and do the all-out-war in the urban, in this way no civilian communities will be affected in Mindanao. You will still be branded as terrorists whether the war is in Manila or in Mindanao. If the people of imperial manila enjoys instigating the Philippine Government to declares war, let their communities enjoy the experience of it, bring the war to them, keep our homeland Mindanao away from the war."

Thursday, October 13, 2011

The Proper Way of Peace Process Activities

ETO ANG TAMANG PROSESO! Kapag merong Peace Process Activity (PPA) ang GPH like Peace Talk or Negotiation, pa-sulatin nyo muna si GPH ng FORMAL INVITATION naka-address sa MNLF. I-forward ang letter ng GPH sa akin, kasama ng listahan ng name and address ng lahat na MNLF Leaders, Commanders, and Negotiators na gusto mag-attend. Then I will consolidate a QUOTATION OF EXPENSES to cover the travel, accommodation, and allowance ng mga mag-attend. I will send the INVOICE BILL to the GPH. Walang mag-aatend pag hindi nag-bayad in advance ang GPH. Ipunin natin yang lahat na INVOICE BILL na yan na hindi pinopondohan ng GPH para meron tayong EVIDENCE na i-present sa BUONG MUNDO na yang GPH na yan ay WALANG PEACE PROCESS FUND.

The following must be funded sa lahat na participants:

1. Transportation from Home to Airport (Actual Rate), Airport to Hotel, Hotel to PPA Venue, PPA Venue to Hotel, Hotel to Airport, Airport to Home.
2. Plane Fare and Terminal Fees (Actual Rate)
3. Hotel Accommodation (P1,000 per night)
4. Food (P150 per meal from home departure to home arrival)

Gagawa tayo ng FORM na kompletohin ng mag-aattend para yun ang basis ng magkano ang isisingil natin sa GPH.

Lahat na Leaders, Commanders, Negotiators, Advocacy Communicators na gusto mag-attend, lahat dapat maka-alam ng schedule of event para maka-signify yung gusto mag-attend.

Kung gusto ng Filipino People ng PEACE PROCESS ACTIVITIES, dapat pondohan nila. They should put their money where their mouth is. Let's put the taxes to proper work here.

Walang Centralized Committee na makakapag-pigil, mag-discriminate, or mag-filter ng mga gusto mag-attend. Lahat na gusto maki-alam, pwede mag-attend.

Lahat na PPA, dapat six months ahead merong nang schedule and venue na i-publish ng GPH na ipadala sa MNLF ang invitation. SIX MONTHS AHEAD. Ayoko yang nangyayari ngayon na parang KABIT lang ang MNLF na kung kailan gusto ura mismo papupuntahin at sisipingin ng GPH eh pupunta naman ang MNLF -- ang nangyayari ngayon ay KAWALAN YAN RESPETO ng GPH sa MNLF -- dapat baguhin yan.

Hindi rin maganda yang ipinapakita ng MNLF na mga GATE-CRASHER sa mga PPA. Pag gusto mag-attend, dapat mag-signify in advance para hindi kulangin ang mga seats, snacks, and food that will be prepared ny the GPH sa event.


Read the story of this problem at: The MNLF Must Stop Attending Peace Process Activities.


Cmdr. JOHN REMOLLO PETALCORIN
MNLF Director for Acvocacy

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

MNLF Must Stop Attending Peace Process Activities

I was wrong in my impression that the Office of Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP) is administering the fund for the Peace Process Activities (PPA) such as Peace Talks. I was informed recently that the participant peace-keepers of the MNLF (Negotiators, Advocates, Leaders, and Commanders) are using their PERSONAL MONEY to attend Peace Process Activities with the GPH. The OPAPP has P250Million Fund each year from the taxes of our people, but instead on spending it to sustain the participants of the PPA, they are using the fund to DSWD/NHA-like give-away operation to the Barangays which they call PAMANA Project. I will advice the MNLF to stop attending PPA until the GPH allocates a fund to sustain the peace-keepers of the MNLF.

Dito sa PAMANA napupunta ang huge chunk ng OPAPP annual budget na P250M, eto ay mga subsidized Affordable Housing Project na dapat trabaho eto ng National Housing Authority. Kaya napabayaan ng GPH ang PPA dahil sa mga project na eto na hindi naka-align sa PPA. Suma-total, walang budget for PPA, naalala nyo yung MNLF-GPH Peace Talk sa Tagaytay, kapranggot na pansit lang na walang sahog pina-kain sa inyo for lunch ng OPAPP, wala pang subsidy ng transpo and accommodation ang mga MNLF Leaders from Mindanao na dumalo. Ang MNLF ay hindi dapat gumamit ng personal money para mag-attend ng PPA, pobre na nga tayo eh we are subsidizing pa GPH obligations to implement PPA.

Ang Peace Process, initiative yan ng GPH, programa yan ng GPH na pinagmamayabang nila ang accomplishment sa buong mundo, si GPH may gusto nyan, si GPH dapat popondo nyan sa lahat na mga leaders ng MNLF na may karapatan maki-alam at mag attend ng mga PPA. Noong 1994, kasama sa Ceasefire Agreement na hindi na kailangan mangolekta ng donation ang MNLF sa grounds, iyan ay dahil PEOPLES TAXES na ang bahala sa mga gastusin sa entire PPA. Ang nangyari, na BUKULAN ang MNLF, sinolo ni GPH ang pondo para sa PPA, or ginagastos para sa ibang bagay na walang kinalaman sa PPA. Hehehe 35 years na NAPAKALAKING ANOMALY, kaya pala hindi tinatapos ni GPH ang Peace Talk kasi may na-gagatas sila habang tumatagal.

With this anomaly, I will discourage the MNLF to attend all of these PPA activities:

(1) Collection of sentiments from members that is related to Peace Process,
(2) Internal organizational status update briefings about the progress of Peace Process,
(3) Internal deliberations and consensus conferences on Peace Process issues that need to be resolved,
(4) Communication and advocacy gatherings that will promote confidence-building in the Peace Process,
(5) Public expositions and consultations that will encorage democratic participation in Peace Process, and
(6) Dialogues in the formal negotiating table that will put flesh on the legal framework of Peace Process.


The MNLF should stop wasting their PERSONAL MONEY in attending PPA organized by the GPH or whatever mediator organization who have good diplomatic relations with the GPH, whether that be a formal negotiation, public consultation, or even a round-table discussion. The GPH is using those activities as a reason to get funds from the people's taxes, but they are not spending the taxes for such purpose, and instead, they use the funds to finance private businesses of their friends who are not in any way connected with the PPA. We are talking about P255Million OPAPP fund here from taxpayers that are not spend for the PPA.

We shall not allow ourselves to be USED. We will not tolerate systematic CORRUPTION. I will advise the MNLF to spend their resources, instead of paying for airfares to attend PPA, it is best that they rather spend it for food on the table of their own family, and in sharing a little for our brothers and sisters who need charity.

Read the proposal to solve this problem at: The Proper Way of Peace Process Activities.

JOHN PETALCORIN
Director for Advocacy, MNLF

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Mindanao Independence Movement


When I was a growing-up kid in Cagayan de Oro between 1980-1991, I remember there was an organization called Mindanao Independence Movement (MIM) and its leader was a certain Reuben R. Canoy. If my recollections are correct, I have heard people saying that he was a Christian and tribal leader and a native of Cagayan de Oro. As a child, I have known MIM as a non-combat advocacy ally of the MNLF. As a child, I have also overheard from ordinary talks in our neighborhood that Reuben Canoy attempted to manufacture and circulate a new monetary currency of Mindanao and the government launched a systematic message to the people saying that he is "a mental case".

Not much was written in history about the MIM. But there is a hint that MIM could possibly be the "secret" umbrella organization of all independent movements in Mindanao. Dr. Samuel Tan, said in his article titled Understanding the Mindanao Conflict, that "... in the late 1970s the Independence aspiration of Mindanao was again revived by the Mindanao Independence Movement of Datu Udtog Matalam of Pagalungan Cotabato, Reuben Canoy of Cagayan de Oro, and Nur Misuari of the Moro National Liberation Front."

I would like to pay tribute to Reuben R. Canoy, a lawyer, broadcaster, author of the book "The Counterfeit Revolution: Martial Law in the Philippines", Mayor of Cagayan de Oro from 1972-1976, Opposition Senatorial Candidate in 2001 under LDP and coalition Pwersa ng Masa (rank 27 in the outcome with 3,542,460 votes).

In honor to the Mindanao Independence Movement (MIM), I will start reviving it with a logo.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Endorsing the Replacement of OPAPP Sec Teresita Deles

In my personal opinion, to progress in the Peace Process, Sec. Teresita Deles of OPPAP has to be replaced. She make the process a media hype, a clown entertainment, and a stage play. She created a faction in the MILF and MNLF and is negotiating with her puppet faction. Puppeteering is "convenient" for the stage-play but her dealing with the wrong persons, fake negotiation, and reneging won't work for peace at all.

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I have read the transcript of the MILF-GRPH exploratory talks in Malaysia. It was all scripted. It is even the GRPH that sets the timeframe of the completion of the whole stretch of the peacetalk. The MILF just nodded to everything the GRPH says. The event is like father and son on a bonding vacation.

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That is a FAKE MILF that the GRPH is talking with in Malaysia. GRPH created that FAKE MILF. There is no HONOR in that thing that they are doing! Those guys the GRPH are talking with doesn't have the ideology and stance of the REAL MILF. Those are GRPH puppets!

Do you think GRPH can do the same thing to MNLF? Hellloooooow!

The real MILF and the real MNLF are gradually moving away from the peace process. PNoy has to replace this remnant of the past administration if he wants to achieve real peace in Mindanao.

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OPAPP under Deles may be successful in creating a Light a Candle for Peace hype. She may get the Filipinos light their candle, but if the Philippine Government continue talking to the puppets that Deles created in the MILF and MNLF, that light up for peace thing will just remain a media hype and a useless government expense. It will have no prestige, no challenge. It won't work for peace at all.

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JOKE TIME!

Nur: Sir John paki arrange nga meeting natin with PNoy.

John: Sir, makipagmeet na lang tayo kay Willie Nepumuceno impersonator in PNoy. Gayahin natin ang Phil Govt ohhh tingnan mo mga fake na MILF and MNLF ang kausap nila, televised and publicized pa. Hehehe.

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QUESTION: Sir John, anong technique na gamitin ng GRPH para ma stage-show ang peace sa Mindanao?

JOHN: Simple lang. The GRPH will just tell the AFP and PNP to suspend all terroristic black-ops. Eto lang namang mga eto ang nag-teterrorize sa Bangsamoro Land eh, minsan mha "false flag", minsan sila mismo ang gumagawa.

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PEACETALK ang mandate ng OPAPP, ehhh paano naman nag-divert ang activities nyan sa Economic Development and Charity Projects? Meron namang DSWD ah na merong Conditional Cash Transfer fund na kengkoy na hindi nakakarating the poorest of the poor in conflict areas. Tapos mag-hihingi na etong OPAPP ng donors para sila ang mag implement ng BDAF? Saan na ang principle of self-determination ng Bangsamoro People kung kayo mag implement ng mga projects?

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Etong si Sec Teresita Deles, napaka-manipulative ng taong eto. Binabalasubas si Nur Misuari and referred to him as "former" MNLF Chairman. Take note na sa ngayon, no one can match the credential of Nur Misuari sa usapin ng kapayapaan. Only Nur Misuari, the Chairman of MNLF, is a certified UN Peace Awardee and Nobel Peace Laureate Nominee. Nur Misuari is the living National Hero of the Bangsamoro People.

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Ang MNLF ang mag-lead ng PeaceTalk na eto hindi ang OPAPP. MNLF lang ang merong credential.

Always always remember two things (1) only Nur Misuari is distinguished as certified UN Peace Awardee and Nobel Peace Laureate Nominee who sincerely cares for Peace in the Bangsamoro Land, and (2) only the MNLF of Nur Misuari is not mentioned as human rights violator according to UN Security Council Report of 23 April 2010.

According to the United Nations Security Council report in 23 April 2010, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), New People's Army (NPA), and the Armed forces of the Philippines (AFP) are among the groups around the world that have subjected minors to the most brutal violence, such as killings, maimings, rapes and other sexual assaults. (http://www.un.org/Docs/journal/asp/ws.asp?m=a%2F64%2F742). MNLF is not mentioned as a human rights violator in the 51-page report. Despite its huge number of armed freedom fighters, the MNLF under Nur Misuari has consistently maintained the discipline and integrity of its men and commitment to the Peace Agreement. The MNLF is also pioneer in Armed Forces Humanitarianization Program.

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Ngayon pinapasindi-sindi pa ng Peace Candle si PNoy ni Deles? Hehehehe natatawa lang kami sa MNLF.

Tingnan mo lang yang stage play nila sa Malaysia na Fake MILF and GRP Exploratory Talk. Sino ba namang honorable na tao ang gagawa nyan?

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Third week of February 2011, sa Jeddah ang signing ng MNLF-GRP Amendatory Agreement. Milyones ang gastos ng gobyerno sa event na eto. Si Sec Deles ng OPAPP ay inuuna na sumama sa Jeddah ang mga FAKE na MNLF na kausap ni GMA noong araw na nag-persecute kay Nur Misuari.

Ang kawawang matandang Nur Misuari, ang kanyang economic project team na kakausap sa mga investors sa Middle East, hindi makasama dahil inuna ni Deles ang kanyang mga Puppet! Grabe yan si Deles.

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On the MILF-GRPH Exploratory Talk in Malaysia: Madaling kausapin mg ama (GRPH) ang anak (MILF). Walang challenge, walang prestige. Father and child back to homeland after bonding vacation!

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Ang OPAPP sa pamamahala ni Sec. Deles ay walang sense of urgency mag-correct ng error ng Philippine Government sa mga violation nito sa Peace Agreements with the MNLF. Kahit merong ceasefire and final peace agreement, tuloy pa rin ang Political Persecution ng Philippine Government laban sa mga MNLF.

Etong dalawang issue na eto, napakabagal ng OPAPP mag resolve. Walang sense of urgency.

Issue #1: POLITICAL PERSECUTION --- Violation of the 1994 MNLF-GRP Joint Guidelines and Groundrules. Request: Immediate and unconditional release of your MNLF Political Prisoner named Pokan Marangit, an old veteran MNLF freedom-fighter since the 70s, arrested by PNP last 6 Jan 2011. Location: Police Precinct 01, Gen Santos City. I know the story of the arrest and I believe it's plain and simple political persecution.

Issue #2: PROVOCATION and DISRESPECT -- OPAPP Publication in the Official Gazette referring Nur Misuari as "former" Chairman of the MNLF.

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Ang style of GMArroyo is somethng we call FAKE PEACE SOLUTION, which follows the style of DICTATOR MARCOS. Using the patay-gutom lawyers in DOJ, she invented cases and jailed the MNLF Chairman Nur Misuari, and using the media she spread bad... rumors against him. Then she manipulated the creation on a 15-Men Council in the MNLF to stage show a betrayal against Nur Misuari and talked peace to these 15-Men. Ohhhhhh by the way, these 15-Men are actually FAKE MNLF because they dont follow the ONE MNLF DOCTRINE. So you see that liar sanamabitch GMA used media and govt to make you believe that there is PEACE. But what you did not know, because of media black-out, is that the Genuine MNLF does not recognize all peacetalk negotiated papers under the Arroyo Regime because she was dealing with the FAKE MNLF. During the Arroyo Regime, the progress of the Peace Process is ZZZEEEEERRROOOO!

How about the MILF? Well, MILF actually came from MNLF. The original name of MILF was "New MNLF". The Genuine MILF have the following characteristics (1) They don't negotiate with government, and (2) they want independent pure islamic state for Mindanao.

So you see, there are Genuine MILF, but there is also a FAKE MILF who already existed way back during the time of Dictator Marcos. Strange is, these Fake and Genuine sometimes change faces so fast you can't tell who is who. These FAKE MILF are being paid stipend by the Philippine Government (depends on the Administration) as a front to BURN CITIES AND ENTIRE TOWNS and TERRORIZE THE METROPOLIS to (1) scare the Christians and smudge dirt on the face of Islam and the Muslims, and (2) to justify AFP/DND budget to buy more machines to kill-en-mass the Muslim Filipinos. GMA used this FAKE MILF for her own selfish political interest.

Now we have a Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (Sec Deles of OPAPP) who is a remnant of the GMA-Regime and inheritted by the Aquino Administration. As a protege of GMA, she is dealing with the 15-Men Council FAKE MNLF, and the is an irreparable damage betwen her and the Genuine MNLF because she disrespected Nur Misuari by calling him "Former MNLF Chairman". She also staged show an exploratory peace negotiation with a FAKE MILF recently in Malaysia. She may enjoy the ease of the job of playing on a fixed-game, and she enjoys convenience of the media hype, but it destroys her honor as a Negotiator and it does not achieve peace at all.

For us, the Genuine MNLF, we would rather talk with a goat than with T.Deles. Mas nakakakilala pa ng tao ang kambing kesa kay T.Deles. She has to be replaced by the government.

PNoy Government Provokes the MNLF


The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) should not forget this Tacbil Massacre and other war atrocities of the Philippine Government against the Bangsamoro People and KEEP THE FIRE BURNING because we are seeing great signs of Government insincerety and treacherous tactics. I have to post this picture so we will look back and recollect our scattered identity and see a one picture of what we were originally fighting for.

The Peace Process has been dragged for 44 years already since the signing of the Tripoli Agreement in 1976 because the Philippine Government keeps on deliberately reneging from its commitment.

Recently, last 6 January 2011, just a few days after the Philippines Government (GRPH) shook hands with the MNLF to initialize the negotiated amendment of the ARMM Law, the GRPH agents operating in Mindanao treacherously took in one of our peaceful elder officer and detained him as a political prisoner. Clearly, the Government reneged from the 1994 MNLF-GRPH Joint Guidelines and Groundrules of the 1993 Ceasefire Agreement. The Government wants to get a strategic bargaining chip and make the MNLF "beg", just like what they arrogantly enjoyed and flaunted during the MILF-GRPH Negotiation in Malaysia today.

Well, if PNoy wants to provoke the MNLF, I will gladly help him. PNoy encourages people to communicate to him in trasparency via Facebook. However, I am not geting any Interim Response of my message below yet (as of this writing), so here is a repost.

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Dear PNoy,

The upcoming MNLF-GRPH-OIC Tripartite Meeting is going to be nasty again. I was doing my routine swimming exercise this afternoon when I received a call from our higher-ups, asking for a RESULT of the message I posted here in your page. I was speechless, I thought you already acted on my request. I told them " kung walang result, bahala na kayo dyan kung ano ang dapat nyong gawin".

Here are the issues and I am requesting your point-person to be always AWAKE, and make a TUTOK, wag ipasa ang tutok, and update me (by FB Chat) of actions taken on your side.

Issue #1: Violation of the 1994 MNLF-GRP Joint Guidelines and Groundrules. Request: Immediate and unconditional release of your MNLF Political Prisoner named Pokan Marangit, an old veteran MNLF freedom-fighter since the 70s, arrested by PNP last 6 Jan 2011. Location: Police Precinct 01, Gen Santos City. I know the story of the arrest and I believe it's plain and simple political persecution.

Issue #2: OPPAP Publication in the Official Gazette referring Nur Misuari as "former" Chairman of the MNLF. Request: Please just edit the publication. I know this is a minor error, this is very easy thing to correct, so I expect this done within an hour or so.

I'll appease the people in my side after you fix the snafu. Linisin natin etong maliit na kalat ng mga sangay para swabe ang pag-uusap sa malalaking bagay. Maraming salamat. Keep me updated. I'll keep my FB and Cellphone open.

JOHN PETALCORIN, MNLF

Sunday, February 6, 2011

My Opinion on the MILF-GRPH Negotiations


QUESTION: Sir John, what is your opinion about the planned Peace Talk between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)?

ANSWER: I will answer this in my personal analysis on the possible impact if GRPH will negotiate with the MILF.

First, let me give you a background about what MILF is. The MILF was originally called "New MNLF" and later became MILF. So basically, MILF is a faction of and is "Former MNLF".

MILF is a product of a black operation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) that intended to divide and conquer MNLF. Everyone knows that MILF was created by and is being used by the GRPH to divide the good MNLF of Nur Misuari, smudge dirt on Islam while they flaunt their slogan of Independent Islamic State which scares everyone.

MILF is a copycat of the MNLF. The MILF's original name was New MNLF, then changed its name to MILF that sounds like MNLF, it's flag design is almost same as the MNLF, and in 2001 it also has its own version of Tripoli Agreement that the MNLF had in 1976. MILF is used by two right wing dictators -- Marcos and Arroyo in terrorizing and burning entire towns. PNoy knows the history of the MILF. The MNLF will aggressively spread this truth until everyone knows it especially the young generations.

The MILF-GRPH Peace Talk is an unnecessary expense of public fund because it is similar to saying the GRPH is negotiating with an organization that is a secret subsidiary company of the AFP.

If the MILF will have their own version of negotiations with the GRPH, Mindanao will be divided between MNLF and MILF. The faction may be advantageous to some interested groups who benefit from war such as the AFP, but this is not good on the PEACE objective.


The 1976 MNLF-GRPH Tripoli Agreement has granted Autonomy of ARMM to MNLF alone. The Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) only recognizes the MNLF as an observer member in the OIC and Nur Misuari as a representative of the Bangsamoro People. When you insert someone else in the picture, such as the MILF or someone else other than Nur Misuari, it will just complicate and smudge the entire picture of peace.

To further their mimicry on the MNLF, the MILF and GRPH also managed to have a lovers' bonding in Tripoli Libya to stage-play their own version of a Tripoli Agreement in 2001 during Arroyo Administration. Among all places on earth, they choose Tripoli. The result of that was an ARMM during the Arroyo period that was so full of waste and fraud. I don't think it is good if the Aquino should resume the corruption and irregularity.

If the MILF-GRPH Negotiations will push through, the GRPH will basically be giving out signal that it rewards and encourages factionalism in MNLF. Well, creating and reinforcing the faction in the MNLF may be strategically advantageous to the war-income operators of the GRPH, but is is not good for PEACE. We don't know how many factions of MNLF the GRPH will talk to. Each time there is a faction, GRPH will open a new negotiation with the new group. Negotiating the MILF means "empowering" the MILF. We don't know when it will end.

There is no need to have a new separate Peace Agreement between the GRPH and MILF because in any manner, the members of MILF will enjoy the fruits and benefits of progress of the MNLF-GRPH Final Peace Agreement of 1996.

It is much better if GRPH will help in the effort integrating the MILF back to MNLF. We already have a milestone for this because the MILF already abandoned their call for Independent Islamic State and many MILF leaders has already expressed willingness to be reunited with MNLF. The GRPH would be helping towards the direction of PEACE if it will show goodwill to the MNLF if it will "undo" the error of creating the MILF during the time of Marcos. Of course, we cannot dictate upon the Aquino Administration.


I am a broker, I negotiate big deals, exclusively in behalf of buyers. In case the seller of a specific land is composed of many family members, the complexity has to be first reduced down to a simple one-on-one negotiation. To simplify the complicated, any seasoned broker would require the seller-side to talk among themselves and come up with an extrajudicial agreement that they be represented by only one person among them. One representative on the side seller will talk to one representative on the buyer side. In a one-on-one negotiation, it is very easy to come up with an agreement.

Brokering a Mindanao negotiation is simple case because it is only a one-on-one negotiation between two parties -- that is the GRPH on one side and MNLF on the other side. It is simple because it is not a multi-party negotiation and there is only one object they are negotiating about. One of the most important rule is there should be no new third party that anyone will suddenly bring into the table while in the middle of negotiation, meaning the MNLF should not be talking to anyone else except the GRPH and vice versa. When you start talking so someone else, that is blatant treachery. If you do that thing in negotiating a deal in the crime organization setting, in many instances the mistrust it creates would ignite an instantaneous bloody shootout -- not good for PEACE. If the GRPH will bring in another party in the negotiating table, then it is no more simple, it becomes complicated.

If the GRPH starts talking to some factions of MNLF, then I think I should make a strong recommendation to the MNLF that we should also start talking with other groups who are opposition to the Aquino Administration, or perhaps another neighboring nation like Malaysia. Is this what the Aquino Administration wants to happen? We don't care to know. However, we are very certain that the residues of the Arroyo Administration who are still occupying seats in the Aquino Administration right now are the ones pushing through with this MILF-GRPH deal. The MILF-GRPH deal is not good for the Aquino Administration, it is not good for the MNLF, it is not good for MILF, it is not good for the civilians, it is not good for Mindanao, it is not good for the PEACE objective. The MILF-GRPH is only good for the right wingers, dealers of killing machines, and cronies of the former dictators who are always there in the shadows controlling some factions in the AFP.


QUESTION: What is the impact of the MILF-GRPH Negotiation?

ANSWER: First, there will be a growing mistrust in the ranks of the MNLF against the GRPH, of course war will inevitably follow.

We can also expect complication in the MNLF-GRPH ongoing negotiation for the Bangsamoro Development Assistance Fund (BDAF).

The MNLF-GRPH Tripoli Agreement of 1976 and MNLF-GRPH Final Peace Agreement of 1996 is an agreement between GRPH and Nur Misuari of MNLF on a specific Bangsamoro Land territory. The Bangsamoro Land will only be represented by MNLF and MNLF only has one leader named Nur Misuari who is the signatory of the MNLF. Only Nur Misuari can use the Tripoli Agreement ofn 1976 and the FPA of 1996, no one else.

If the GRPH will start talking about the same specific territory with any other group, whether that is a splinter group from MNLF or not, the MNLF would consider it that the GRPH is negotiating to share only its own share.

Example, assuming the agreed sharing of Minerals is 30% to National GRPH and 70% to MNLF. If the GRPH will unilaterally decide to negotiate with other group such as MILF, then the MILF-GRPH will only be talking about how they will split the 30% share of the GRPH. Whether the MILF-GRPH negotiation will succeed or not, the 70% of the MNLF will remain intact with the MNLF, including all powers of MNLF Autonomy will remain intact with the MNLF. The MNLF will not share anything to anyone or any group outside its control, supervision, and accountability.

The best option for MILF is to dissolve its organization and come back to the MNLF. The MILF needed not follow the warpath footsteps of the MNLF in order to get itself its own version of the Tripoli Agreement that the MNLF got in 1976.

The MNLF welcomes the MILF. Commander Umbrakato, one of the strongest leaders of the MILF, has already returned to the MNLF along with the freedom fighters he command. There is plenty of room for everyone in MNLF. There are seven executive positions in each of the 100 private companies that will be formed by the Bangsamoro Corporation of the MNLF. The MNLF needs 700 top executives to run the private companies that will be created to implement the BDAF -- and these positions are open to all including the MILF.

The true Bangsamoro in the MILF and MNLF has a common enemy -- and that is the GRPH.

The key to unity is that the MILF has to voluntarily come back to Nur Misuari of MNLF without asking any concession -- they will be surprised that Nur will give them exciting positions in the new set-up in the MNLF. It is much beneficial for MILF if they will come back to MNLF and rally their cause within the MNLF framework instead of replicating the footsteps of the MNLF-GRPH Deal.

As a warning for the MILF, you should consider that this action of the GRPH is an act of treachery to the MNLF-GRPH Deal. If GRPH can be deliberately treacherous to MNLF, then they can also do the same thing to the MILF.


The MILF separated from MNLF on a primary pretense that it did not agree to the move of the MNLF to negotiate with the GRPH. The secondary pretense was difference in ideology because MNLF wants an "Egalitarian" Bangsamoro Government while MILF said they want "Independent Islamic State". But recently, MILF has changed a lot. I heard that the MILF already dropped their insistence of an Independent Islamic State and they are now wanting to negotiate with GRPH.

If the MILF dropped their pretenses, I think it is more advantageous for the MILF to just come back to the MNLF instead of talking to the GRPH.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Rural Poor not Reached by CCTP

We all know that the REAL poor are in rural areas, they do not have bank accounts, and their little children help work. Why is DSWD lazy in reaching out to these REAL poor people? Why is the Aquino Administration's Conditional Cash Transfer Program (CCTP) deliberately using the criteria that the beneficiary MUST have a bank account and schooling children? It appears that his CCTP is not intended to be benefited by the REAL poor.

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Let me tell you how oligarch leaders steal money from the government. The circle of friends of oligarchs are big utility companies selling electricity, telecommunication, real estate, airlines, petroleum. These companies increase prices at the highest possbile profiteering level. When the noisy poor people complain, oligarch leaders gives away conditional cash transfer program (CCTP) to "soften" the volume of noise.

Bahala na si "companies" magbigay kay ologarch, walang government audit trace eto, kaya walang makaka-alam.

You can find many articles in the internet showing these companies contributed to the campaign fund of the oligarch.

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The real poor are the silent ones in the rural areas. When CCTP is not targetted to the silent rural poor, it means it is only intended to "soften" the volume of noise of people who could probably turn out to make a noise.

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Competent or Not right now, we will protect his stay and ensure he finishes his term. So, everyone must help in guiding his administration to the right path. We the people can see what's going on around, we tell PNoy about what we see, we tell him what we want, and we hammer him to do it fast.

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The Philippines is now a smorgasbord of corruption scandals. EAT ALL YOU CAN! We are already satiated. The next thing to expect is when glutony will burst stomachs of crocodiles. I was first to use the term CULTURE OF CORRUPTION in Philippines, and you can feel now right through your bones. The next term to watch out is COLLAPSE OF THE PHILIPPINE SYSTEM.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Religious and Racial Discrimination in Philippines

Religious discrimination offensive to the Muslims and racial discrimination offensive to the black-colored race are still massively prevalent in the Philippines, in fact MEDIA is the biggest violator. Advocacies against religious and racial discrimination in the Philippines is very exciting because the specialization is like a journey on a vast sea towards discovering a new island.

Monday, January 31, 2011

MNLF in the News -- Collection of PhilStar Links

NOTE: MNLF was founded by Nur Misuari in 1969. Nur is a certified UN Peace Awardee and Nobel Peace Laureate nominee. In 2001, President Groria Macapagal Arroyo successfully ousted Nur Misuari in the MNLF through manipulation of a 15-man MNLF Central Committee Council that Chairman Nur Misuari formed and trusted to take care of business while he performs official functions in the international arena. Below is a collection of articles that captures the dark-ages of the MNLF for the period of 2001-2010 when MNLF was out of the hands of Nur Misuari. This is the period when the said 15-man Council really maximized all possibilities to make MNLF and the whole Mindanao ugly. During this period, poverty situation in Mindanao worsened from 1 million families to two million families over a decade.

When Noynoy Aquino administration started in 2010, Chairman Nur Misuari came back from persecution and is working again to reorganize the MNLF and restore its original glory. Nur Misuari, the PNoy Administration and the OIC are work together now to rebuild Mindanao.


JOHN PETALCORIN
MNLF Director for Advocacy and Communication
MNLF Director for Charity Projects
MNLF Negotiator for Special Economic Development Projects



Open Government, MNLF agree to amend ARMM law to expand coverage By Jose Rodel Clapano Jan 19, 2011 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF vs MILF: 2 todas Ni Malu Cadelina Manar Jan 11, 2011 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Bansa
Open Government, MNLF begin formal meet By Jose Rodel Clapano Nov 10, 2010 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Ex-MNLF commander, misis utas sa ambush Ni Joy Cantos Oct 09, 2010 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya
Open MNLF commander, wife slain in ambush By Jaime Laude Oct 09, 2010 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Gov't welcomes OIC's initiative to coordinate efforts of MNLF, MILF
May 23, 2010 Home > Other Sections > Breaking News
Open MILF, MNLF agree to enhance coordination, agreement
May 23, 2010 Home > Other Sections > Breaking News
Open MNLF supports Pacquiao By Rose Tamayo-Tesoro Apr 14, 2010 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Alleged MNLF member killed in clash with police By Dennis Carcamo Nov 15, 2009 Home > Other Sections > Breaking News
Open MNLF rebel killed in Sulu clash By Edith Regalado Nov 02, 2009 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open PNP urged to boost firepower vs Abus, MNLF By Dennis Carcamo Oct 08, 2009 Home > Other Sections > Breaking News
Open MNLF fighters urged to declare jihad By Roel Pareño Sep 29, 2009 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Ba't ayaw aminin ni Dolorfino na MNLF ang umambus sa Marines? DURIAN SHAKE Ni Edith R. Regalado Sep 27, 2009 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Opinyon
Open Anti-terror commander dares MNLF to help fight Sayyaf
Sep 26, 2009 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Ambush on Marines was a joint MNLF-Sayyaf operation - AFP By Edith Regalado Sep 23, 2009 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Princesa folk regret deaths of MNLF men
Aug 24, 2009 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF asked to discipline ranks first By Paolo Romero Aug 22, 2009 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open (UPDATE) 10 MNLF rebels killed, five others caught in Palawan By Dennis Carcamo Aug 20, 2009 Home > Other Sections > Breaking News
Open 7 MNLF rebelde utas sa Marines Ni Joy Cantos Aug 20, 2009 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya
Open 7 MNLF men killed after Palawan shootout with troops By James Mananghaya Aug 20, 2009 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open (UPDATE) 7 MNLF rebels killed in Palawan clash By Dennis Carcamo Aug 19, 2009 Home > Other Sections > Breaking News
Open (UPDATE) 2 MNLF fighters killed, 2 others captured in Palawan clash By Dennis Carcamo Aug 19, 2009 Home > Other Sections > Breaking News
Open Military closing in on MNLF men occupying Palawan island By James Mananghaya Aug 19, 2009 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Tatay ng P.A. ni Richard na namatay dating opisyal ng MNLF SEEN SCENE Jul 27, 2009 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Showbiz
Open MNLF offers to help secure South Cotabato festivities By Ramil Bajo Jul 15, 2009 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF boxers to train with national coaches
Jun 26, 2009 The Philippine Star > News > Sports
Open MNLF boxers magsasanay sa RP coach
Jun 25, 2009 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Palaro
Open 2,000 flee from MILF-MNLF clashes
May 13, 2009 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Can RP gov't, MNLF be both OIC observers? POSTSCRIPT By Federico D. Pascual Jr. May 10, 2009 The Philippine Star > News > Opinion
Open Authorities hunt down MNLF rebels for deaths of Cotabato folk By John Unson Apr 14, 2009 The Philippine Star > News > Nation


Open OIC: Carry out 1996 MNLF pact in full By Jose Rodel Clapano Mar 15, 2009 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Organization of Islamic Conference bewails worsening factionalism in MNLF By John Unson Mar 12, 2009 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open 200 MNLF members in convoy held for questioning By Roel Pareño Mar 06, 2009 Home > Other Sections > Breaking News
Open Sastre ng MNLF sinalakay
Feb 28, 2009 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya
Open Manero joins MNLF By Ramil Bajo Feb 14, 2009 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Chief architect of MNLF peace pact dies By Jaime Laude Dec 05, 2008 Home > Other Sections > Obituaries
Open Gov’t to integrate MNLF men into police, military forces By James Mananghaya And Cecille Suerte Felipe Aug 30, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open MNLF man nasakote
Aug 23, 2008 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya
Open Misuari tells MNLF men to stay away from conflict By Ramil Bajo Aug 20, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open MNLF leaders suffer defeat in ARMM elections By John Unson Aug 16, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF, MILF want ARMM polls deferred after Isnaji arrest By Roel Pareño Jul 04, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open ARMM leaders nix support for MNLF bid to lead region By John Unson Jun 01, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open GICDF eyes peace accord among MNLF leaders By John Unson and Roel Pareño May 23, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open With New Charter In Place MNLF leaders eye peace between rogue forces, Army By Roel Pareño May 14, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Military denies attacking MNLF camp
May 05, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Gaddafi envoy back to help reunite factions in MNLF By John Unson Apr 18, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF leaders urge boycot of ARMM elections By Jaime Laude Apr 09, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Minsupala refuses to recognize Sema as MNLF chairman By Ramil Bajo Apr 09, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open ARMM fears setback in peace process if gov’t concedes anew to MNLF By John Unson Apr 06, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Mainstream MNLF holds 2-day meet
Apr 05, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Sema, bagong MNLF Chair
Apr 03, 2008 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Bansa
Open Sema installed as new MNLF chairman By John Unson Apr 03, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MILF, MNLF should heed call of OIC
Mar 31, 2008 Home > Readers Section > Letters to the Editor
Open Libyans broker MNLF unity By John Unson Mar 30, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF leaders support Ampatuan re-election By John Unson Mar 27, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Sulu exit, entry points tightly guarded due to MNLF threats By John Unson Mar 26, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Why were former MNLF fighters deployed in Malacañang? AS I WRECK THIS CHAIR By William M. Esposo Mar 11, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Opinion
Open Gov’t, MNLF panel to iron out kinks in 1996 peace pact
Feb 17, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Government, MNLF meet postponed due to lack of OIC representation By John Unson Jan 14, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Gov’t gearing up for tripartite meet with MNLF By John Unson Jan 04, 2008 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines



Open Wanted MNLF commander arrested in Butuan hospital By Ben Serrano Dec 28, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MILF, MNLF, ARMM agree to forge ‘common blueprint’ for lasting peace By John Unson Dec 15, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Saif al-Islam Gaddafi gathers MNLF, MILF and ARMM together FROM A DISTANCE By Carmen N. Pedrosa Dec 15, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Opinion
Open AFP: No violation of MNLF accord in hunt for Malik
Dec 05, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open MNLF fears AFP offensive vs Malik could jeopardize OIC meet
Dec 03, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open 5 Marines killed in clash with MNLF; Malik wounded? By Roel Pareño Dec 01, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open OIC okays framework to revive MNLF peace accord
Nov 15, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Gov’t, MNLF agree to hold another meet with OIC By John Unson Nov 14, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open ‘Rogue’ MNLF and Abus join forces - Army chief By Roel Pareño Nov 10, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open MNLF lacks funds for Jeddah trip By Edith Regalado Nov 09, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Residents protest MNLF camp basing in Sulu By Teddy Molina Oct 31, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF wants Nur pardoned By Roel Pareño Oct 27, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open EDITORYAL — Tapusin na ang MNLF at Sayyaf!
Aug 14, 2007 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Opinyon
Open Indonesia defers Philippine Govt-MNLF talks
Jul 12, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF chief of staff wins House seat By John Unson May 28, 2007 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Bansa
Open 5 MNLF rebels killed in clash with troops in Sulu By Roel Pareño May 09, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Gov’t peace pact with MNLF still holding despite Malik’s antics By Roel Pare—O and John Unson Apr 28, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open MNLF camp in Sulu seized By Roel Pareño Apr 27, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open MNLF attacks Zambo outpost By Roel Pareño Apr 20, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open EDITORYAL - Tapusin ang mga ligaw na MNLF!
Apr 19, 2007 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Opinyon
Open Troops overrun camps of renegade MNLF commander By Roel Pareño Apr 16, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open AFP battles MNLF; 18 killed By Jaime Laude And Roel Pareño Apr 15, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open MNLF seeks Palace help in investigating military attacks By John Unson Mar 13, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open RP, OIC set Jeddah tripartite meet with MNLF in July By Edith Regalado Mar 11, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open MNLF faction denies coddling Abus, says they are ready to aid government vs terrorists
Mar 01, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Gov̢۪ to continue socio-economic projects in MNLF strongholds By John Unson Feb 11, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF fighters under Malik to help government develop Jolo
Feb 09, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open EDITORYAL — Tinik ang MNLF
Feb 08, 2007 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Opinyon
Open The MNLF Hilton SKETCHES By Ana marie Pamintuan Feb 07, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Opinion
Open Giit ni Dureza kay GMA: MNLF disarmahan!
Feb 07, 2007 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Bansa



Open EDITORIAL — MNLF tantrums
Feb 05, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Opinion
Open Government peace team released by MNLF By James Mananghaya Feb 05, 2007 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Peace panel pinalaya na ng MNLF!:‘Hosted’ di hostage
Feb 05, 2007 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Bansa
Open AFP Gen., 9 pa hinostage ng MNLF!
Feb 04, 2007 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Bansa
Open 2 ka opisyal sa MNLF gi-hold Ni Edwin Ian Melecio ug ni Bong Soriano Jan 13, 2007 Banat > Balita
Open Hussin hits ‘renegade’ MNLF leaders over sacking By John Unson Dec 24, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Ex-MNLF warriors try aquaculture
Dec 24, 2006 The Philippine Star > Business Features > Agriculture
Open MNLF strips Hussin of his position By John Unson Dec 23, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF joins hunt for Abu, JI leaders By Roel Pareño Dec 15, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Leaders see new means to settle GRP-MNLF discord By John Unson Dec 08, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open NBI suspects Boratong had ties with MNLF By Evelyn Macairan Nov 28, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Metro
Open ‘Council of 15’ out of MNLF By Edith Regalado Sep 19, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open No better peace pact than 1996 RP-MNLF agreement, says FVR By Edith Regalado Sep 03, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Misuari allowed to attend MNLF rites By Michael Punongbayan Sep 02, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open MNLF wants Misuari in Jeddah meeting By John Unson Jul 25, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Ex-MNLF kumander, todas sa QC ambush
Jun 22, 2006 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Metro
Open Military planes bombed village — MNLF By Jaime Laude May 28, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Jeddah meeting to clarify ’96 MNLF-gov‘t peace pact By John Unson May 25, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open OIC to tackle findings on MNLF truce in Azerbaijan meet By John Unson May 20, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF, OIC to assess 1996 peace pact By John Unson May 09, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open OIC delegation to check progress of RP-MNLF pact in Mindanao
May 05, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Changing lives: Footbridge links ex-MNLF combatants to progress By Rocel Felix Apr 23, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Nur’s aide: MNLF-MILF unity talks underway By Jaime Laude Mar 17, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF-MILF cooperation in ongoing peace talks seen By John Unson Feb 24, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open ‘MNLF peace pact has to be amended’ By Edith Regalado Feb 20, 2006 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Ex-MNLF nakigpinusilay sa mga polis, nadakpan Ni Romeo T. Limpangog Jan 03, 2006 Banat > Balita
Open MNLF won’t oppose final peace deal between gov’t, MILF By John Unson Nov 13, 2005 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open MNLF won’t give way to changes in peace pact By Edith Regalado Oct 16, 2005 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Leader says MNLF a security problem anew By Lino Dela Cruz Sep 10, 2005 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Gov’t-MNLF peace accord: Nine years later By John Unson Sep 02, 2005 The Philippine Star > News > Nation



Open MNLF intensifies calls for boycott of ARMM polls By John Unson Aug 03, 2005 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Sanctions eyed vs MNLF leaders supporting government bets in ARMM polls By John Unson Jul 05, 2005 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Ex-MNLF warriors sustain peace via high-value marine finfish farming
Jul 03, 2005 The Philippine Star > Business Features > Agriculture
Open MNLF to boycott ARMM elections By John Unson Jun 25, 2005 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF laments Malacañang’s refusal to anoint exclusive candidate for ARMM governor By John Unson May 17, 2005 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF head quits ARMM gov race By John Unson May 09, 2005 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Mga armas ng Sayyaf, MNLF renegade naharang
Mar 30, 2005 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya
Open MNLF assures GMA: No more renegade factions By John Unson Mar 20, 2005 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Sulu war muling sumiklab; 6 MNLF rebels dedo
Mar 10, 2005 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya
Open AFP vs MNLF: 47 patay
Feb 09, 2005 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Bansa
Open Former MNLF fighters get better prices for seaweed
Feb 06, 2005 The Philippine Star > Business Features > Agriculture
Open Gov’t-MNLF peace accord turns 8; Hussin cites gains By John Unson Aug 30, 2004 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Pamatong itinakwil ng MNLF
Jun 28, 2004 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Bansa
Open Hussin invited to represent MNLF in OIC’s Istanbul meet By John Unson May 29, 2004 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF rebel-turned-pol, wife, brod die in ambush By Roel Pareño Apr 28, 2004 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Former MNLF combatants turn to seaweed farming
Apr 25, 2004 The Philippine Star > Business Features > Agriculture
Open MNLF agreeable to power sharing with MILF By Edith Regalado Mar 13, 2004 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Misuari envisions merger of MNLF, MILF By Ramil Bajo Mar 08, 2004 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Former MNLF commander held for Parang blast By John Unson Jan 11, 2004 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Former MNLF warriors wage war vs poverty through aquaculture
Jan 11, 2004 The Philippine Star > Business Features > Agriculture
Open Ex-MNLF commander timbog sa Parang bombing
Jan 11, 2004 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya
Open Former MNLF camp in North Cotabato now a productive peace zone
Nov 14, 2003 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open MNLF urges Palace to probe attack on N. Cotabato village
Oct 19, 2003 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF scores ‘misuse’ of P264 M intended for airports’ expansion By John Unson Oct 02, 2003 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF airs support for Arroyo administration By John Unson Jul 28, 2003 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF sumuporta sa Malacañang
Jul 28, 2003 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya
Open Final batch of MNLF integrees ends training By Mike Frialde May 23, 2003 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open 60 MNLF isasabak sa MILF
May 23, 2003 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya
Open OIC: Hussin, not Misuari is MNLF head By Pia Lee-Brago May 14, 2003 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open MNLF integrees performing efficiently, OIC panel told By John Unson May 02, 2003 The Philippine Star > News > Nation



Open Four factions of the MNLF reunite By John Unson and Edith Regalado Jan 23, 2003 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Ex-MNLF men train for catfish culture
Dec 22, 2002 The Philippine Star > Business Features > Agriculture
Open MNLF vows to bring issue over SPDA abolition to OIC By John Unson Dec 04, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open 2 kawal patay sa amok ng MNLF rebels
Nov 11, 2002 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya
Open MNLF camp in Maguindanao girds for Army ‘retaliation’ By John Unson Nov 10, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Ex-MNLF member yields explosives
Oct 28, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Free Pacquiao tickets for MNLF, NPA
Oct 19, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Sports
Open MNLF integrees repulse Abu counterstrike
Sep 18, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open MNLF members ready to return to Datu Piang By John Unson Aug 30, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open OIC probes alleged Army intrusion into MNLF camp By John Unson Aug 27, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open 5 suspected MNLF members captured By John Paul Jubelag Aug 13, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open OIC panel to probe military-MNLF hostilities By John Unson Aug 03, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF accuses military of violating pact By John Unson Jul 17, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF group blocks meeting of indigenous people’s army By John Unson Jul 03, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF group blocks meeting of indigenous people’s army By John Unson Jul 03, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Tension ebbs in Maguindanao town where Army, MNLF men clashed By John Unson Jun 19, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Army-MNLF standoff unbroken in Maguindanao; tension rises By John Unson Jun 14, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Loren: MNLF integree one of Arlyn’s captors By Efren Danao May 14, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open NPA, MILF, MNLF at Sayyaf may tactical alliance BALITANG SPECIAL ni Deo Macalma May 07, 2002 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Opinyon
Open Pentagon leader, 3 pang MNLF integrees dinakip
Apr 30, 2002 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Metro
Open Bomb scare: MNLF suspect nabbed in Payatas raid By Jaime Laude Mar 27, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open PNP tags MILF, MNLF renegades By Jaime Laude Mar 23, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open MNLF scraps ‘Council of 15,’ forms new governing body By John Unson Mar 23, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open 3 MNLF returnees todas sa ambush
Mar 23, 2002 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya
Open MNLF terror squad in Metro for kidnapping mission By Jaime Laude Jan 29, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open $5 million grant-in-aid for former MNLF rebels
Jan 18, 2002 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open 3 military detachment nilusob ng MILF at MNLF, 3 todas
Dec 27, 2001 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya
Open 6 pang bangkay ng MNLF rebels natagpuan
Dec 09, 2001 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya
Open Zambo folks enraged at the coddling of the MNLF renegades BY THE WAY By Max V. Soliven Dec 07, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Opinion
Open Tumangging sumapi sa MNLF, sibilyan dinedo
Dec 04, 2001 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya


Open Airstrikes nakaamba sa kuta ng MNLF
Dec 03, 2001 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya
Open EDITORYAL - Di-dapat malambot sa pakikitungo sa MNLF
Dec 01, 2001 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Opinyon
Open Angry mob hacks MNLF rebel to death
Nov 30, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Pag-atake ng MNLF sa Metro Manila minaliit ng PNP
Nov 30, 2001 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Metro
Open MNLF na nang-hostage kakasuhan ng PNP
Nov 30, 2001 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya
Open 5 MNLF na ayaw umalis sa Zambo napatay sa sagupaan
Nov 30, 2001 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya
Open Hostages, MNLF rebels walk free By Roel Pareño Nov 29, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Mga bihag ng MNLF renegades forces pinakawalan na
Nov 29, 2001 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Bansa
Open 32 dead as MNLF grabs hostages By Roel Pareño Nov 28, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Air Force dudurugin ang MNLF-Defensor
Nov 23, 2001 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Bansa
Open MNLF leader started kidnaps in Central Mindanao By John Unson Nov 16, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open P658 M set aside for MNLF integrees
Nov 10, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open ‘MNLF has no ties with Bin Laden’
Oct 02, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open 2 Chinese captives in ‘good health’ — MNLF By John Unson Sep 26, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Soldiers clash with MNLF; 10 killed
Sep 21, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Maguindanao folk fear MNLF-MILF showdown
Sep 18, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MILF denies role in Army ambush, tags MNLF
Sep 15, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF still honoring peace pact
Sep 07, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open MNLF man’s son tagged in priest’s murder
Aug 30, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open MNLF leadership choosing election bets By John Unson Aug 30, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF integree shot dead after killing Army sergean
Aug 22, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Muslim groups sa Metro Manila, duda sa alyansang MILF, MNLF
Aug 14, 2001 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Metro
Open MNLF ready to share power with MILF
Aug 13, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open MNLF, MILF urged to back ARMM polls By Efren Danao Aug 12, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open MNLF, MILF forge pact for lasting peace By John Unson Aug 04, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
Open Sa pagsagupa ng militar at MNLF, 200 sibilyan lumikas
Jul 13, 2001 Pilipino Star Ngayon > Probinsiya
Open Government won’t meddle in MNLF leadership crisis, says Ermita by Roel PareÑo Jul 12, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open More followers of Misuari bid him goodbye as MNLF chairman
Jul 10, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Nur starts ‘vendetta’ vs ARMM officials in opposing MNLF bloc by John Unson Jul 02, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Nation
Open Nur starts ‘vendetta’ vs ARMM officials in opposing MNLF bloc by John Unson Jul 01, 2001 The Philippine Star > News > Nation