MILF hails appointment of Sarmiento as gov’t peace panel chair

COTABATO CITY — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front on Wednesday welcomed the appointment of Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento as chairman of the government Peace Implementing Panel (PIP). “His appointment inspires hope and reinforces confidence in the continued advancement of the peace process,” MILF first vice chairman Mohagher Iqbal said. “We express our sincere