June 2019 Session

The TPMT held its 34th momitoring session in the Philippines from 18 to 28 June 2019. During this period they visited Cotabato City (from 19 to 22 June) and Metro Manila (on 18 and from 24 to 26 June) in addtion to having a number of meetings in Metro Manila.

 

In Cotabato City, the TPMT met with the MILF Peace Implementing Panel led by Chair Mohagher Iqbal. They also met with key officials of the BTA on separate occasions, particularly Interim Chief Minister Al Haj Ahod Balawag Ebrahim, Executive Secretary Mike Pasigan, Minister Ed Guerra, Minister Abdulraof Macacua, and Cabinet Secretary Asnin Pendatun. For the GPH-MILF Mechanisms, they met briefly with the new IDB Chair Ambassador Faith Ulusoy and IDB Vice-Chair William Hovland.

 

In Manila, they met with GPH OPAPP Secretary Carlito Galvez, Mo Bleeker of the TJRC, and the GPH Peace Implementing Panel led by Chair Gloria Jumamil-Mercado.