Joint Normalization Committee - GPH

14/09/2026

Let us pray for a safe, clean and credible 2026 Bangsamoro Parliament Election.

03/09/2026

𝐆𝐏𝐇-𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐅 𝐓𝐖𝐆 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬

The GPH-M**F TWG on the Management of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) convened for its 4th Meeting on 2 September 2026 at the OPAPRU Central Office to discuss and deliberate on the remaining provisions in the working draft of the proposed overall SALW-Management Framework. Once finalized, the framework will be submitted by the TWG to the JNC for endorsement to the Peace Implementing Panels.

The meeting is a continuation of its previous meeting on 4 March 2026, prior to the M**F declaration of temporary pause on joint engagements. The TWG is co-chaired by JNC member Mr. Ariel C. Hernandez and M**F AHJAG Chair Mr. Anwar S. Alamada.

03/09/2026

📸 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: GPH Peace Mechanisms strengthen coordination with the Philippine Army
3 September 2026
Philippine Army Headquarters, Taguig City

The GPH Joint Normalization Committee (JNC), led by Chairperson BGen David B. Diciano (Ret.) and JNC Member Presidential Assistant Noel Baraceros, together with JPSC Chairperson MGen Francisco Ariel Felicidario III (Ret.), JPSC Members PMGen Eden Ugale (Ret.) and Col. Roberto Huet (Ret.), GPIP Secretariat Head Director Leila Halud, and the Heads of the JNC, JPSC, and TJR Secretariats, met with Philippine Army Commanding General LtGen Donald M. Gumiran on 3 September 2026 to strengthen coordination and collaboration in support of the Normalization Program and the upcoming BARMM Elections.

During the engagement, LtGen Gumiran reaffirmed the Philippine Army’s commitment to continuing its collaboration and support for the Peace Mechanisms in advancing the Normalization Program and sustaining the gains of the peace process.

The engagement reflects the shared commitment to strengthening peace and sustaining the gains of the peace process, in keeping with this year’s National Peace Consciousness Month theme, “Kapayapaan Pagtibayin, Kaunlaran Paigtingin.”

25/08/2026

📸 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: The Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (M**F) Joint Normalization Committee (JNC) successfully concluded their 32nd meeting on Monday, August 24, with both parties reaffirming their commitment to continue carrying out their deliverables under the Normalization Program.

The JNC is a joint GPH-M**F peace mechanism tasked to ensure the smooth implementation of the Normalization Program under the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB). It serves as a mechanism for coordinating all components of the normalization process for decommissioned M**F combatants, their families and communities.

The meeting focused on organizational matters, particularly the new composition of the JNC and its Secretariat. The GPH JNC shall be headed and co-chaired by former Presidential Assistant David B. Diciano, while the M**F JNC shall be headed and co-chaired by Bangsamoro Member of Parliament Atty. Sha Elijah B. Dumama-Alba.

GPH JNC members include OPAPRU Presidential Assistant PA Noel A. Baraceros and Ariel C. Hernandez, while M**F JNC members include Sheikh Bashir Tahir Abdulbayan and Mohd. Noory Bin Anshary.

The GPH JNC Secretariat shall be headed by Ma. Erlinda R. Vila, while the M**F JNC Secretariat shall be led by Aliuddin Haron.

The JNC also discussed its work plan for the remaining months of 2026, which the body committed to substantially accomplish.

In his opening remarks, Diciano said the government has already allocated funds for the next two years to ensure significant progress in the implementation of the Normalization Program.

He is hopeful that the reorganization of the JNC will enable the body to regain its momentum and build on what it has achieved over the years.

For her part, Dumama-Alba said that the work for peace is a continuous journey, emphasizing that the principles of continuity and jointness must remain at the core of the JNC’s interventions.

“The credibility of the peace process depends not only on what we implement, but on how faithfully and jointly we implement what we have agreed upon,” she stressed.

“At this point in our journey, I believe that we need stronger coordination and deeper cooperation between the GPH and the M**F. We may sometimes have different perspectives institutionally, but we share a common responsibility,” Dumama-Alba noted. # # #

14/08/2026

Our warmest congratulations to our former GPH-JNC Member LtGen Danilo Pamonag (Ret).No goodbyes, just see you around, Sir.

13/08/2026

Maligayang Kaarawan, PAPRU!

13/08/2026

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