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Dialogue sought in Manila

A newly appointed deputy security adviser has vowed to talk to Milf leaders to pave the way for peace negotiations with the government and the achievement of a comprehensive peace in war-torn southern Mindanao.

  • By Barbara Mae Dacanay, Bureau Chief
  • Published: 23:49 September 8, 2008
  • Gulf News

A newly appointed deputy security adviser has vowed to talk to Milf leaders to pave the way for peace negotiations with the government and the achievement of a comprehensive peace in war-torn southern Mindanao.

"I need to find a way to be able to get a dialogue with Milf leaders, to be able to get peace in Mindanao, which is my concern now," Luis Singson, ex-governor of Ilocos Sur, Luzon, said.

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