Talks occur between the MILF and the government. The two sides agree to activate a quick response team that will monitor and draft proposals on ceasefire violations. It will assist an existing ceasefire monitoring team. The MILF asserts that the major issue blocking formal talks is its demand for government recognition of its 13 main and 20 sub-camps in Mindanao (Deutsche Presse-Agentur, 03/10/98).