Bangsamoro coalition urges: Sign peace exit agreement

A coalition of 10 Bangsamoro civil society organizations and Moro Islamic Liberation Front chairperson Ahod “Murad” Ebrahim on Monday urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to sign a formal Exit Agreement by 23 December 2026, marking the 50th anniversary of the landmark 1976 Tripoli Agreement.

In a joint manifesto released 5 October, the coalition called on the national government and the MILF leadership to settle all outstanding peace process commitments before the newly elected Bangsamoro Parliament assumes full legislative operations.

The signatory groups include the Pananadum Women’s Organization, Bae a Kazalimbago, Pariya Youth Organization, Ranao Watch for Empowerment Network Inc., Ma’had Abul Fida Lita’leem Al-Qur’an Wassunnah, Alumni Association of Dar Uthman Bin Affan, Al-Fitiati Al-Mubtasimun, Rabitatul Khutaba Fil Filiben, Pacalundo United Livelihood Association and Pagalongan a Ladiwan.

“The elections are over. Now comes the harder task: finishing the peace,” the coalition said in its joint statement. “After 50 years, only President Marcos and chairman Murad can close it in our time.”

The coalition urged Marcos to convene a summit with Ebrahim prior to the opening session of the Bangsamoro Parliament on 30 October to establish a binding roadmap leading to the 23 December Exit Agreement signing.

23 December marks 50 years since the signing of the original Tripoli Agreement in 1976 under the administration of the President’s father, former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.