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- ↑ Aning, Jerome (February 9, 2013). "Misuari to Abu Sayyaf: Enough, we cannot tolerate you forever". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- ↑ "New BTA unites former warring MILF, MNLF rebels". Philippine News Agency. August 14, 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- ↑ "'Happy surprise.' Marcos appoints members of interim Bangsamoro parliament". Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. August 13, 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2022.