THE BATTLE OF BULIOK COMPLEX

By Duoi Ampilan#TodayInHistory: The Buliok Complex Battle



The Battle of Buliok Complex erupted 23 years ago on February 11, 2003, in Pagalungan, Maguindanao. This fierce conflict between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) spread far and wide, displacing more than 400,000 people.

This battle, and the wider conflict that has spanned decades since 1968, fueled the long and determined pursuit of peace. It inspired various peace processes and agreements over the years, leading to the establishment of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), which has since evolved into the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

We have come a great distance in the journey toward a lasting peace in the Bangsamoro, yet the final destination can still seem uncertain.

No matter where the road ahead may lead, let us steadfastly support all peaceful initiatives. We owe future generations nothing less than peaceful, progressive, and thriving communities in the Bangsamoro.

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