Posted 2/4/2024, 10:32:00 AM
Philippine Leaders Warn Against Mindanao Secession Attempts
- Philippine government ready to use "authority and forces" to stop any secession attempts, after Duterte threatened to separate Mindanao
- Duterte's alliance with President Marcos Jr. disintegrated over disagreements around constitutional amendment efforts
- National security adviser warned that secession attempts undermine peace deal with former separatist groups
- Bangsamoro chief minister affirmed commitment to 2014 peace agreement granting Muslim region greater autonomy
- Military chief told soldiers to remain united and loyal amidst destabilization calls