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Top leaders of the two groups signed a unification agreement several days ago in Kuala Lumpur.


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Lawyer Clarita Callar, Region 12 director of the Commission on Elections, told Catholic radio station dxMS that the Comelec, indeed, lacks funds to sustain an extensive drive to educate residents in Central Mindanao on the expansion of autonomy.


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Senate President Aquilino Pimentel Jr. said that once the amended Organic Act becomes a law, a plebiscite will be held on May 14, to coincide with the national elections.


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MNLF, MILF urged to back ARMM polls

By Efren Danao | August 12, 2001 - 12:00am

Sen. Blas Ople asked the top command of the Moro National Liberation Front and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front yesterday to support the plebiscite on Tuesday in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Top...

Headlines

Info drive for ARMM plebiscite lacks funds

July 24, 2001 - 12:00am

COTABATO CITY — Efforts to inform the public about the political intricacies of the Aug. 14 plebiscite for expanded Mindanao autonomy, to be held in 14 provinces and 10 cities, are beset with financial constraints...

Nation

Senate OKs amendments to ARMM Organic Act

January 11, 2001 - 12:00am

The Senate approved on third and final reading yesterday a bill seeking to amend the Organic Act of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) by expanding its area of coverage, giving more autonomy to local...

Nation