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Lawmakers, peace panels apprise public on prospects of BBL passage

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 […]

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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 […]

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