The MILF, the Muslim Reform Party, the Islamic Missionary Movement, and the Confederation of Major Muslim Organizations of the Philippines urge Vice-President Estrada to appoint a Muslim to his cabinet. Previous leaders have not appointed Muslim members to their cabinets (Deutsche Presse-Agentur, 05/25/98). The MILF has postponed talks with the government until a new administration is in place. Estrada will be sworn in as President on June 30. Muslim groups state that 47% of Muslims voted for Estrada (Deutsche Presse-Agentur, 05/19/98).

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