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Three Perspectives on Moro Self-Determination in the Philippines

Date: Friday, November 17, 2006 / Time: 9:00am - 11:00am 

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Join USIP in an opportunity to hear the views of three political leaders from Mindanao on the status of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) - Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace negotiations.

The Philippine government has just offered the MILF a new proposal in hopes of breaking the September impasse over ancestral domain territory and constitutional limitations. The reactions of these three leaders' constituencies will be critical to the success of the peace process.

Speakers

  • Ms. Maria Isabelle Garcia Climaco
    Vice Mayor, Zamboanga City
  • Ms. Jennifer Carisma Malinao
    Local Assessment Operations Officer I (Special Projects Coordinator), Office of the City Mayor, Koronadal City
  • Mr. Ishak Veloso Mastura
    Regional Cabinet Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Cotabato City
  • G. Eugene Martin, Moderator
    U.S. Institute of Peace

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