Philippines: Army and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) separatists reached truce in Zamboanga city
A cease-fire has been forged between the Philippine army and the separatist Moro National Liberation Front, state media reported on Friday, citing Vice President Jejomar Binay.
He made the announcement during an interview.
The truce, which was to take effect at midnight, effectively ended five days of fighting that left people dead and wounded. The army and the militants were locked in a tense standoff in southern Zamboanga City.