The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and its political party, the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), announced their endorsement of 12 senatorial candidates for the May 12 midterm elections during an event in Malaybalay City on May 10. The endorsed candidates are Bong Go, Tito Sotto, Bam Aquino, Bato dela Rosa, Kiko Pangilinan, Rodante Marcoleta, Francis Tolentino, Erwin Tulfo, Pia Cayetano, Abby Binay, Imee Marcos, and Manny Pacquiao. The endorsements were made in the interest of advancing the Bangsamoro peace process. MILF chairman and UBJP president Al Haj Murad Ebrahim urged members, supporters, and sympathizers across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and the entire country to vote and campaign for the endorsed candidates. The announcement was accompanied by a photo of MILF leaders raising the hand of senatorial candidate Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan as a gesture of support. (MindaNews)
