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President Aquino Signs Historic Bangsamoro Peace Agreement

The government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signed a historic comprehensive peace agreement with the Bangsamoro on March 27. In the video above, President Benigno Aquino issues a statement following the signing of the agreement.

Said Aquino, "If we sustain the momentum for peace, by 2016, the MILF will have shed its identity as a military force, and transformed itself into a political entity, casting its stake in democracy by vying for seats in the Bangsamoro elections. The Bangsamoro shall form a perimeter of vigilance against the spread of extremism; it shall act as a bridge of moderation among the great faiths of the various constituencies in ASEAN. " Credit: YouTube/RTV Malacanang