No progress is reported in talks between the MILF and the government. The two sides will meet again June 17-18 (Xinhua News Service, 05/27/97). Some 1100 MNLF members will begin training this week to promote their integration into the military. A total of 5500 former MNLF rebels will eventually join the armed forces (Deutsche Presse-Agentur, 05/27/97).