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After 14 years of progress, the Philippine government and former rebels are focusing on delivering economic support to communities affected by decades of conflict. The shift marks a new chapter following last month's historic first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro region.
After decades of conflict, the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front just signed a historic agreement in Malaysia to keep their hard-won peace moving forward. The partnership includes new programs for former fighters and communities ready to turn the page.
After five decades of armed conflict that claimed over 120,000 lives, the Bangsamoro region in the southern Philippines is holding its first democratic elections. The historic vote represents the fulfillment of a 2014 peace agreement that ended one of Asia's longest-running conflicts.
After 50 years of conflict that killed 150,000 people, 2.4 million voters in the Philippines' Bangsamoro region will elect their own parliament for the first time on September 14. This historic vote marks the region's shift from peace agreement to full democracy.
After a brief pause, peace negotiations between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front are back on track. The August 4th meeting marks a crucial step forward in building lasting peace in the Bangsamoro region.
Over 500 children in the Bangsamoro region just completed their early childhood education, marking a milestone for communities rebuilding through peace. The celebrations show how investment in daycare programs is giving young learners a stronger start.
Two 17-year-old girls stopped at the airport before being trafficked abroad as domestic workers are now safely back home with their families in the Philippines. A network of agencies worked together to rescue them and ensure they get the support they need to rebuild their lives.