Philippine peace pact a boon to local economy
983 views · Published 30 March 2014 · 2:07 · Indexed 8 November 2026
Channel: Al Jazeera English · 2014 · News & Politics
The signing of a peace agreement between the Philippine government and the Muslim rebel group Moro Islamic Liberation Front hopes to bring an end to decades of fighting in the southern Philippines. It also opens up unprecedented economic potential for a region that is largely undeveloped. The peace agreement may now pave the way for foreign investments to come in to the region. Al Jazeera's Jamela Alindogan reports from Maguindanao in southern Philippines.
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