President Ramos named Justice Minister Drilon as a Peace Advisor until a permanent agency is set up to oversee negotiations with the rebels. The NUC has presented its report to the President, thus completing its mission. The President also appointed Retired General Manuel Yan, a former ambassador, as chief negotiator for talks with the MNLF. The talks were supposed to start before June 30; however, disagreements over the venue have led to a postponement. (Disclaimer: Incident happened within the month of July 1993)