source: abs cbn 

The head of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front’s (MILF) ceasefire committee on Saturday urged the Philippine government to conduct extensive information drive in connection with this month’s annual military exercises between Philippine and United States troops.

Von Al Haq, chairman of MILF’s Coordinating Committee on Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH), said ground commanders of the MILF should be informed about the activities of US troops during the duration of the military exercises middle of February.

Lt. Gen. Nelson Allaga, Western Mindanao Command chief, said MILF communities in Lanao and Marawi will possibly be included in the humanitarian activities of the US soldiers.

Al Haq’s call was made at the conclusion of the monthly regular executive and tripartite meetings between the Joint Coordinating Committee for the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) and the International Monitoring Team (IMT) in Zamboanga City.

On Saturday morning the parties signed a joint statement promising to strengthen their coordination and immediately address incidents that might compromise the existing ceasefire between the government and MILF troops.

The parties also agreed to create a joint fact-finding inquiry to investigate and resolve these kinds of incidents. Local monitoring teams will also be created for the provinces of Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and Palawan.

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