21 February 2017

News Story: Gov't, MILF reaffirm commitment to Mindanao peace, dev’t

By Czeriza Valencia

MANILA, Philippines -  The Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) yesterday reaffirmed their commitment to support peace and development work in Mindanao through the World Bank-administered Mindanao Trust Fund (MTF). 

The World Bank said the development arm of MILF and the main partner of the fund, the Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA), has committed to pursue development efforts in the region under the trust fund in support of the peace process. 

The MTF team turned over yesterday a rice mill, solar dryer and warehouse to the 1,704 residents of Barangay Cabpangi in Cotabato City as part of the Bangsamoro Advance program. The initiative provides livelihood and infrastructure projects in 50 conflict-affected communities in the areas under the 25 MILF base camps. 

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