Murad Ebrahim, MILF chief, said the rebel group sent the request to Kuala Lumpur two days ago.

“We have sent the information to our facilitator two days ago, but no response to date,” Ebrahim said.

Ebrahim said that if the prevailing situation in Mindanao continues and the GRP-MILF peace panel with Malaysia facilitating did not convene soon, the situation might get out of hand.

When asked if it would mean the MILF was willing to return to its armed struggle, Ebrahim said: “We will continue our struggle in whatever form.”