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The government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have agreed during informal talks in Kuala Lumpur, that government forces would withdraw from MILF-controlled areas in the south.

President Gloria Arroyo has sent a government mission to Malaysia to hold informal talks with the separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

The Malaysian government wants the Philippine judiciary to lift the warrant of arrest and the P5 million ($94,339) bounty on Hashim Selamat, Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chief, before he can lead the talks with the Philippine government in Kuala Lumpur, said an envoy.

Metro Manila aglow with Christmas lights despite lingering political instability

Priest in effort to intensify campaign against food tycoon Eduardo Cojuangco

'Mr Clean' cannot turn his back on people

Vice President Teofisto Guingona has created his own political party called Bangon (Arise) and called for the continuation of the investigation of President Gloria Arroyo's husband Jose Miguel for his alleged money laundering from his wife's campaign fund.

Search begins for 'living relics' of World War II

Action star Fernando Poe Jr., 64, and former president Joseph Estrada's closest friend, formally announced his plans to run as president in the May 2004 polls, saying he is prepared to work hard for the unity of Filipinos and the return of his country's old glory.

Metro Manila grapples with a grave crisis

Controversial TV host Kris says she will run for governor of Tarlac

President Gloria Arroyo forgave and called for the release of 133 officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) because it was found out that they were misled by their officers in joining the failed mutiny at the Oakwood Premier Hotel in Makati City on July 27.