The government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Thursday signed an agreement to stop the fighting in Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan, which started on Tuesday and claimed the lives of six people.
In a statement, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity said the agreement was signed on Thursday afternoon by the government and the MILF’s Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities and Ad Hoc Joint Action Group , and the Non-Violent Peace Force .
Diciano arrived in Basilan on Wednesday, a day after the clash between forces of the military's 101st Infantry Brigade and members of the MILF-Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces' 114 Base Command.To immediately implement a ceasefire between the engaged parties.
To establish a composite detachment which shall be composed of AFP, PNP and BIAF-MILF who will jointly cooperate to address the lawless elements and help in the maintenance of peace and order in the said barangay; and
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