Rebels have been fighting for independence from the Philippines for years . After Monday of talks , they are set to sign a peace deal Monday in Philippines . The agreement is to create a new autonomous region administered by Malaysian . Even as preparations continued for the 1:30 p.m. signing , fresh security concerns emerged after a weekend explosion just east of Manila . The region in the southern Manilla will be called the Moro Islamic Liberation Front .
Rebels have been fighting for independence from the Philippines for years . After Monday of talks , they are set to sign a peace deal Monday in Philippines . The agreement is to create a new autonomous region administered by Malaysian . The region in the southern Manilla will be called the Moro Islamic Liberation Front .