Philippines Gives Troubled Island More Autonomy

“President Rodrigo Duterte signed legislation that grants more autonomy (Nikkei) to the southern island of Mindanao to try to ease years of conflict with Islamist rebels. Duterte said he will meet the head of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, a Muslim rebel group, to discuss a 2014 peace deal“ - CFR

“MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said he has signed a law creating a new autonomous region designed to help quell violent extremism and...

Philippines Gives Troubled Island More Autonomy

“President Rodrigo Duterte signed legislation that grants more autonomy (Nikkei) to the southern island of Mindanao to try to ease years of conflict with Islamist rebels. Duterte said he will meet the head of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, a Muslim rebel group, to discuss a 2014 peace deal“ - CFR

“MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said he has signed a law creating a new autonomous region designed to help quell violent extremism and...