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LIVE: #Bangsamoro: The Signing of the GPH-MILF Framework Agreement

Live updates of the signing of the GPH-MILF Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro, 15 October 2012.

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Ebrahim thaking Aquino, Najib, and other officials involved in the talks.
Now speaking is His Excellency Dato' Sri Mohammad Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia.
PM Najib: Today we welcome a unified Philippines. Framework Agreement brings end to violence, protect rights of Bangsamoro #bangsamoro

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 6:31:23 AM
Najib: Both panels gave something but people of Southern PH gain something. In years to come, all involved see this is foundation for peace

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 6:33:10 AM
RT @maria_ressa: "Today's a day when out of the darkness comes a new light, albeit with an old name - Bangsamoro." @NajibRazak

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 6:34:23 AM
Najib: Ink on paper wont save lives if it will not be matched with true commitment to peace. Agreement does not solve all problems

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 6:35:26 AM
RT @happyperdition: "The Framework Agreement is a historic document. It doesn't solve all problems, but sets the parameters."- PM Najib

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 6:36:02 AM
RT @maria_ressa: A lot more needs to be done. "I hope both sides recognize their responsibilities as they work towards a final agreement ...

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 6:36:09 AM
RT @maria_ressa: Talks about role of Malaysian Armed Forces as part of the Intl Monitoring Team.

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 6:40:25 AM
Najib says Malaysia willing to offer education to Bangsamoro, help former freedom fighters of MILF. We will stand with you to make deal work

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 6:41:38 AM
Najib: After 4 decades, peace is within reach, let us grasp with both hands and never let go #bangsamoro

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 6:44:03 AM
Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile listens to President Aquino.
President Aquino delivering the keynote address.
Crowd applauses as Aquino says he empathizes with Moro people, thirsts for justice after losing father to oppressive system #bangsamoro

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 6:48:13 AM
Dean Leonen laughs as PNoy talks about voluminous documents he and Sec Deles prepared, and had to endure his inquiry #bangsamoro

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 6:50:49 AM
RT @cesdrilon: Aquino:my gratitude to Chair Murad(recalls 1st meeting in Tokyo) I approached him as a Filipino,as a fellow victim of a n ...

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 6:52:41 AM
PNoy: Both panels' challenge to the people: Much work remains to be done to fully reap the fruits of this Framework Agreement. #Bangsamoro

by Presidential Comm via twitter 10/15/2012 6:52:53 AM
PNoy: We have commitments to fulfill, people to lead, and dreams to achieve. #Bangsamoro

by Presidential Comm via twitter 10/15/2012 6:53:07 AM
PNoy: I am confident that our faith in each other, in the Filipino people, will not waver, but grow stronger in years to come. #Bangsamoro

by Presidential Comm via twitter 10/15/2012 6:53:26 AM
Aquino: As the saying goes, the devil is in the details #bangsamoro

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 6:53:45 AM
RT @cesdrilon: Pres Noy: join me in imagining a Mindanao free from strife.

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 6:55:50 AM
Philippine government and MILF representatives sign Framework Agreement.
Signing the Framework Agreement is GPH Peace Panel Chair Dean Marvic Leonen and MILF Peace Panel Chair Mohagher Iqbal. #Bangsamoro

by Presidential Comm via twitter 10/15/2012 6:58:57 AM
Honorable Tengku Dato Abd Ghafar Tengku Mohammed signs as witness. #Bangsamoro

by Presidential Comm via twitter 10/15/2012 6:59:27 AM
Chief negotiators have presented the signed Framework Agreement to Pres. Aquino and MILF Chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim. #Bangsamoro

by Presidential Comm via twitter 10/15/2012 7:01:33 AM
Iqbal, Leonen sign peace roadmap #bangsamoro instagr.am

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:02:27 AM
At Malacanang presscon with panel heads Leonen and Iqbal. @maria_ressa up at front.

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:29:15 AM
This is first joint press briefing of Iqbal and Leonen, says Lacierda #bangsamoro

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:31:54 AM
Iqbal: This is most important legacy we can pass on, thanks Aquino, Murad. Tuwid na daan is key to thinking of MILF #bangsamoro.

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:33:05 AM
MILF head negotiator Mohagher Iqbal gives statement. p.twimg.com

by Maria Ressa via twitter 10/15/2012 7:33:10 AM
Iqbal: No doubt framework agreement on #bangsamoro is best possible deal for both parties, can't push too far.

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:33:53 AM
Iqbal: This agreement not a complete document: annexes on power-sharing, wealth-sharing, normalization still needed. #bangsamoro

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:34:25 AM
Leonen: Today is indeed historic. Document is product of entire series of negotiation with MILF starting 1997. It's collective effort.

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:36:04 AM
Marvic Leonen, head govt negotiator! Gives short statement. "Much more needs tpo be done." p.twimg.com

by Maria Ressa via twitter 10/15/2012 7:36:52 AM
Leonen: We've had extraordinary statements of support. I guess this is an agreement whose time has come, but also minor opposition.

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:37:04 AM
Leonen: What framework will create is NOT EXCLUSIVE to MILF. It will create Bangsamoro. Process is inclusive, people-driven, democratic.

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:37:40 AM
Leonen: #Bangsamoro will have political, legal, Constitutional mandate

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:38:18 AM
Leonen: We met with various leaders of MNLF.I'm not sure if they will be marginalized.There is comment from 1 leader but there's lot of hope

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:40:51 AM
Iqbal: We already have shortlist for Transition Commission: member of IP, NGO. Definitely, we have not yet finalized. #bangsamoro

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:42:33 AM
Iqbal responds to @maria_ressa: Hardest to negotiate was policing. It was most contentious. We were about to give up.

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:43:31 AM
Leonen: At 10pm of Oct 6, we were both on the phone. I was with PNoy. The words I proposed were words of the President. #bangsamoro

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:44:34 AM
Iqbal on difficulties: MILF used to fighting, not governing, but with help we will empower our people. We have institute to boost capacity

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:46:03 AM
Leonen on difficulties: GPH is a very large audience. We have to talk to Congress, Senate, governors, mayors. We are committed to process

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:46:47 AM
Iqbal on breakaway group: When you finally find the real solution, the real medicine, all those pains will fade away. #bangsamoro

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:48:12 AM
Iqbal (L) and Leonen (R) answering questions from the media.
Iqbal on decommissioning: It's a reality that there has to be transformation, including arms. How to do that, we still have to discuss.

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:51:41 AM
Iqbal can't give yet timetable of decommissioning of MILF forces. "We have to discuss that." #bangsamoro

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:52:21 AM
Leonen: No security vacuum while final deal is being worked out. #bangsamoro

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:54:32 AM
Iqbal on Misuari claims: There is a little bit of exaggeration here. He is speaking of numbers of forces that even government does not have.

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:55:47 AM
Iqbal on dropping independence bid: We have to balance idealism and reality. Salamat Hashim says most civilized way is political settlement

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:57:38 AM
Iqbal refuses to speculate on what will happen if deal not completed within Aquino administration.

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 7:59:27 AM
Iqbal says it's his 3rd time in Malacanang. He says he is "positive" about being here.

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 8:02:39 AM
Leonen: It was grand gesture for Murad to say this agreement not just won by and for MILF but for everybody. #bangsamoro

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 8:07:32 AM
Leonen: Misuari's numbers certainly not as big as he has been projecting in the media #bangsamoro

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 8:09:12 AM
Iqbal: Misuari's day of reckoning coming. He filed his COC for ARMM governor. #bangsamoro

by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 10/15/2012 8:10:39 AM
Press conference ends.