[1] Events/Artifacts (north to south) Events/Artifacts Artifacts The Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Philippines held peace talks in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia from October 2–6.

He criticized the ARMM as a "failed experiment" that did not address issues such as electoral fraud, political patronage, poverty, war and warlordism.

Aquino stated that structural reform is necessary, with the creation of Bangsamoro solving these issues while upholding national sovereignty.

The International Contact Group (ICG) was established in December 2009[5] to advise and assist the two parties and the Malaysian facilitator in talks.

Four countries were members: Japan, United Kingdom, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, and four international NGOs: the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, Muhammadiyah, the Asia Foundation and Conciliation Resources.