Task Force for Decommissioned Combatants and their Communities

29/05/2026

08/05/2026

𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗠 𝗟𝗚𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

DAVAO CITY — Presidential Peace Adviser Sec. MEL SENEN SARMIENTO underscored on Thursday, May 7, the crucial role of local government units (LGUs) in fostering peace, strengthening good governance, and sustaining economic development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

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06/05/2026

Presidential Peace Adviser Sec. MEL SENEN SARMIENTO welcomes the recent COMELEC resolution concluding the review of party registrations, which officially recognizes various regional entities and political organizations to compete in the upcoming Bangsamoro Parliament.

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05/05/2026

Binibigyang diin ni Secretary MEL SENEN SARMIENTO ang kahalagahan ng pagpili ng tama sa eleksyon sa ilalim ng sistemang parlamentaryo sa BARMM.

05/05/2026

𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 MEL SENEN SARMIENTO 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺'𝘀 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

05 May 2026

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) welcomes the encouraging findings contained in the Third Party Monitoring Team’s (TPMT) 9th Public Report, particularly those relating to the implementation of the Political Track under the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), preparations for the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections, and the ongoing Amnesty Program for former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (M**F) combatants.

We share the TPMT’s recognition of the core principles of the CAB: parity of esteem grounded in mutual respect and equal recognition of identity; joint implementation through sustained adherence to non-unilateral action; meaningful self-governance anchored in BARMM-based decision-making and free from external interference; a truly democratic Bangsamoro political entity, including the conduct of credible and timely parliamentary elections; and the integrity of the peace process, upheld through the parallel implementation of its major components.

The OPAPRU likewise acknowledges the challenges identified by the TPMT in carrying out the national government’s deliverables under the CAB’s Normalization Track. The OPAPRU is committed to fully realize the provisions of the landmark peace agreement as directed by no less than President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

These include the rollout of interventions jointly identified for the decommissioned combatants, such as social protection, capacity development, livelihood assistance, and other community-based initiatives in their communities with the end in view of improving the lives of the Bangsamoro people.

Most importantly, our agency continues to strengthen and build on its partnership with the M**F leadership, following our highly productive meeting with M**F Implementing Panel Chair Mohagher Iqbal.

Moreover, the vetting process for the selection of the GPH Implementing Panel Chair has recently been completed. With the forthcoming appointment of the new Chairperson, the national government looks forward to resuming its engagements with the M**F through its Peace Panel and the jointly constituted peace process mechanisms.

Moving forward, the OPAPRU is determined, more than ever, to working closely with its peace stakeholders to sustain the gains of the Bangsamoro peace process, strengthen trust and cooperation among parties, and ensure that the aspirations enshrined in the CAB translate into lasting peace, inclusive development, and meaningful change for the Bangsamoro people.

23/04/2026

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻!

Patuloy pa rin po kaming tumatanggap ng walk-in applications para sa Educational Assistance Program for M**F Decommissioned Combatant or their next-of-kin sa TFDCC Office mula Lunes hanggang Huwebes, 8:00 AM hanggang 5:00 PM.

Hinihikayat namin ang lahat ng kwalipikadong aplikante na mag-apply habang bukas pa ang aplikasyon. Maraming Salamat.

13/04/2026

𝟲𝟯𝟰 𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗦𝗨-𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The Task Force for Decommissioned Combatants and their Communities (TFDCC) through the support of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), in partnership with Mindanao State University (MSU) General Santos, has successfully released educational grants to 634 students who are decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation Front (M**F) combatants or their next of kin.

Each student received ₱25,000, which was directly credited to their LandBank accounts.

The beneficiaries form part of the 900 target grantees for School Year 2025–2026 under MSU–General Santos. As of this writing, 634 students have already received their grants, while the remaining beneficiaries are currently being processed. The MSU-Gensan EAP Team continues to closely coordinate with the concerned students to immediately facilitate the second semester grants.

The Educational Assistance Program for Decommissioned Combatants (EAP-DC) is a flagship socioeconomic component of the Annex on Normalization of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB). It plays a vital role in supporting the transition of former combatants into their civilian life. As one of peace initiatives of the government, this promotes long-term peace and development through access to education, sustainable livelihoods, and community empowerment.

Through the EAP-DC, access to higher education has been expanded to approximately 4,000 decommissioned combatants and their families, helping address financial barriers and creating pathways for improved socioeconomic opportunities.

07/04/2026

31/03/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬

Please be informed that the GPH–TFDCC Office in Mintex, Brgy. Tamontaka, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte will be unable to accommodate walk-in clients from 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭 𝘁𝗼 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 116 issued on March 31, 2026 by the Office of the President, the following work arrangements shall be observed on April 1, 2026:

(a) Work-from-home from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN, subject to existing laws, rules, and regulations; and
(b) Suspension of work in government offices from 12:00 NN onwards.

Furthermore, under Presidential Proclamation No. 1006, April 2 (Maundy Thursday) and April 3 (Good Friday), 2026 are declared regular holidays nationwide.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸-𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Please be guided accordingly.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

27/03/2026