MANILA, Philippines: Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. said his office is coordinating with the leaders of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) so that they can assist the victims and the families affected by the bombing of the Mindanao State University (MSU) on Sunday as he condemned the 'barbaric act.' In a statement, Secretary Galvez said the horrendous attack, which happened during a Mass and the celebration of the Mindanao Week of Peace, showed the 'ruthless methods that lawless elements will utilize to sow fear, anger, and animosity among our people.' 'We will not allow this to happen,' Galvez said.

'Such a barbaric act has no room in a humane, civilized, peaceful society. Rest assured that the Marcos Administration will not leave any stone unturned to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to the bar of justice,' he said.