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The government is optimistic about the vision of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region that would promote sustainable peace and economic development in Mindanao.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN)
The "landmark" proposed Bangsamoro Organic Law that replaces the autonomous region in Mindanao Muslim (ARMM) should be signed by President Duterte on Monday, according to his spokesman Harry Roque
The bill, which creates the Bangsamoro region with greater territorial jurisdiction pending a plebiscite and greater fiscal autonomy , was recently approved by a bicameral conference.
"We expect Bangsamoro's organic law to be signed before the president's speech on the state of the nation," said Roque
. We recognize the hard work of the Congress and the Bangsamoro Transitional Commission (BTC), which brought us this historic law that would not only forge lasting peace in Mindanao, but would also ensure the necessary economic development in the island. "
Roque said the public was neutral about the bill based on the latest findings of the investigation, the Palace still considers" this historic step as an essential element of our peace and security efforts to Mindanao. "
The Bangsmoro commission, including representatives of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, submitted a draft of BBL to the President and Congress.
Earlier, the President certified the bill as urgently needed. He warned several times that unrest could reappear in Mindanao if the Bangsamoro bill is not adopted soon.
Once signed, the Bangsamoro Basic Law would the peace agreement concluded in 2014 by the government and the MILF.
Tags: Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, Bangsamoro Bill, Organic Bangsmoro Law, BTC, economic development, peace sustainable, Mindanao
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