QUEZON City, Philippines – Several lawmakers questioned the result of the voting in the Ad-hoc committee regarding the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), with Bayan Muna representative Neri Colmenares alleging that the meeting in Malacañang had an undue influence on the voting. Buhay Party-List representative Lito Atienza alleged that the voting was “robotic”. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
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Congress ensures PNP control of Bangsamoro police
QUEZON City, Philippines – According to Cagayan Representative Rufus Rodriguez, The House Ad-Hoc Committee on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) that the Philippine National Police (PNP) will control the police force in the proposed Bangsamoro entity and not the Regional Minister. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
BBL must address Filipino aspiration for peace & justice – Ferrer
MANILA, PIA – Government of the Philippines (GPH) peace panel chair Professor Miriam Coronel-Ferrer on Monday asked Congress to enshrine and protect the people’s aspirations for peace and justice as envisioned in the 1987 Philippine Constitution when it considers changes to the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). The chief negotiator referred to the statement of the framers of the Philippine Constitution which states that “the decision on the BBL will ultimately rest on what the people […]
Ad-hoc committee to summon PNP,AFP leaders
The Ad-hoc Committee on the Bangsamoro Basic Law will summon the leaders of the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines to report their findings regarding the Mamasapano clash. Said session is an open session, which means that the media is invited to witness the proceedings.





