Rappler Talk: Making Peace Work in the Bangsamoro
This article highlights an upcoming interview on Rappler Talk featuring Mel Senen Sarmiento, the newly appointed Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) of the Philippines. The discussion, conducted by Rappler reporter Iya Gozum, focuses on the current status of the peace process in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Sarmiento’s appointment occurs just months before the region’s first parliamentary election, marking a critical phase in implementing the peace deal. The adviser faces the significant challenge of ensuring the agreement delivers tangible benefits to local communities. A key objective outlined is securing an exit agreement by 2028, aligning with the end of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s term. The interview aims to provide insights into the progress made so far and the obstacles that remain in achieving lasting peace and unity in the region. Scheduled for broadcast on May 15, 2026, the conversation underscores the administration's commitment to resolving long-standing conflicts in Mindanao through diplomatic and political means within a specific timeframe.
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