Today in History : February 9th

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1909: Gaudencio Antonino was born in Jaen, Nueva Ecija. After obtaining his elementary and secondary education, he enrolled at the University of the Philippines and earned his degree in civil engineering. At the board examinations, he emerged 7th place. Gaudencio Antonino was a senator of the Philippine Senate in 1961.

1978: Mark Muñoz was born in Yokosuka, Japan. Mark is a Filipino-American mixed martial artist, currently fighting in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

1987: The peace talks for Muslim autonomy continue in Manila. Surigao del Norte Governor Wencelito Andanar is the chief government representative. Three rebel groups are invited, namely: the MNLF, MNLF-reformists, and the MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Front). The MNLF is represented by Mujalab Hashim, the MNLF-reformists send Napic Bides and Macabanton Abbas as their representatives. The MILF, however, does not participate, as it demands that for its representation in the peace talks, it must be invited through the Organization of Islamic Conference or through the Muslim League. It is agreed at this meeting that the government and MNLF groups will submit their respective proposals for full autonomy for Mindanao.

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