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Senate minority leader Juan Ponce Enrile has raised the need for fellow senators to discuss “in the open” the result of the upper chamber’s investigation into the massacre of 44 Special Action Force (SAF) troopers in Mamasapano, Maguindanao last January 25. In a privilege speech Enrile lamented that the Senate was not able to discuss on the floor the findings of the committee report of the Senate panel on public order chaired by Sen. Grace […]
MANILA, Oct. 8 — The Government of the Philippines (GPH) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) negotiating panels, together with House of Representatives members who have taken active roles in the bill’s legislative process, held a press conference yesterday to shed light on the status of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) amidst recent uncertainties and continuing delays. “We have communicated to our representatives at the House the urgency of apprising the public especially the Bangsamoro people who […]
According to Zamboanga Congressman Celso Lobregat, the December 16 deadline set for the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) is no longer feasible because there will be a long bicameral session since the version of the House of Representatives and the version of the Senate is radically different. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/10YkNM-JIUA
BAGUIO CITY, Sep. 24 — The key to better understanding of the aspirations of the Bangsamoro people and their appeal for genuine self-autonomy is through Speaking to over 600 youth leaders at the University of the Philippines Baguio campus, Ferrer emphasized the importance of Filipinos, especially the youth, in knowing and understanding the historical injustice suffered by the Philippines’ Moro community. This will make Filipinos understand why biases and prejudices against Filipino Muslims are the […]
MANILA, Sep. 23 — President Benigno S. Aquino III met with members of the Association of Generals and Flag Officers (AGFO) in Malacañang Palace on Monday to thresh out their concerns regarding certain provisions of the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). “At the end of the meeting that lasted for more than two hours, (AGFO president) retired Lt. Gen. (Edilberto) Adan thanked the President and reiterated that, despite the reservations they expressed on provisions of […]
MANILA, Sep. 21 — Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) Secretary Teresita Quintos-Deles showed her typical strong resolve and proclaimed that she, together with the proponents of the peace process, were not giving up on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and that the Bangsamoro aspiration for genuine autonomy and self-determination is within grasp. “For the sake of those communities and especially their children, we dare not give up now. After all […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Congressman Samuel Pagdilao of the Anti-Crime and Terrorism Community Involvement and Support is following up the promise given by Justice Secretary Leila De Lima that she will file the requisite cases against the suspects in the controversial Mamasapano incident, adding that the delay is caused by the delicate situation regarding the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
COTABATO CITY, Aug. 26 — Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Executive Secretary Atty. Laisa Masuhud Alamia commended the Senate for finally starting the much-anticipated plenary debates on the Basic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BLBAR). At the same time, ARMM officials appealed to senators to keep into consideration the original Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) draft when they review the bill’s version they are debating on the Senate floor. “The public, especially the people in […]
(SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has affirmed that the laying down of arms by “our Moro brothers” is a testament to their unreserved and honest participation in the talks to find lasting peace in Mindanao. “Panawagan ko po ay suklian naman natin ang pagtitiwalang ipinakita nila (Moro Islamic Liberation Front – MILF) sa atin. Sikapin nating umabot sa puntong masasabi nating: Talagang binigay natin ang lahat ng pagkakataon upang mabago nila […]
CALOOCAN City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno assured the public that the Supreme Court will ensure that the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) does not violate any provisions of the 1987 Constitution. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – In reaction to the dismissal of Senator Bongbong Marcos’ of the Malacañang-MILF version of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), the leadership of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front adopted a policy on whether to accept the version that will pass the bicameral committee. Said policy involves looking into the substance of the new version as well as if said substantial changes are acceptable. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – According to Senator Cynthia Villar, the Nacionalista Party have reached consensus in not allowing the unconstitutional provisions of the Bangsamoro Basic Law, after the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments headed by Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago stated in its findings that the BBL should undergo amendments as many of its provisions are unconstitutional. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
