Zubiri publishes the highlights of Bangsamoro's Organic Law

Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri on Thursday released highlights of the Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) or the Bangsamoro Organic Law (19659002). READ: Bicam Approves Organic Law of Bangsamoro

Senate and House of Representatives Should Ratify Measure Monday in Time for President Rodrigo Duterte's Third Speech on the State of the Nation

INQUIRER.net publishes the highlights and characteristics of the organic law published by Zubiri:

Territorial jurisdiction:

The ARMM zone (Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao ), 6 cities in Lanao del Norte and 39 barangays in North Cotabato. The 6 cities and 39 Barangays will vote in a one-time plebiscite to determine if the majority of its people want to belong to Bangsamoro. However, the majority of voters in their parent units should also vote in favor of joining Bangsamoro to be part of the territorial jurisdiction of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

The 6 municipalities are Baloi, Munai, Nunungan, Pantar, Tagoloan and Tangkal in the province of Lanao del Norte.

The 39 barangays are located at Aleosan, Carmen, Kabacan, Midsayap, Pigkawayan and Pikit in the province of North Cotabato, as follows:

. Dunguan, Lower Mingading and Tapodoc in the Municipality of Aleosan (3)

ii. Manarapan and Nasapian in the municipality of Carmen (2)

iii. Nanga-an, Simbuhay and Sanggadong in the municipality of Kabacan (3)

iv. Damatulan, Kadigasan, Kadingilan, Kapinpilan, Kudarangan, Central Labas, Malingao, Mudseng, Nabalawag, Olandang, Sambulawan and Tugal in the municipality of Midsayap (12);

Bas Baguer, Balacayon, Burican, Datu Binasing, Kadingilan, Matilac, Patot and Lower Pangangkalan in the Municipality of Pigkawayan (8);

vi. Bagoinged, Balatican, S. Balong, S. Balongis, Batulawan, Buliok, Gokotan, Kabasalan, Lagunde, Macabual and Macasendeg, in the Municipality of Pikit (11); Town of Cotabato and Town of Isabela

Inland Waters:

The preservation and management of all inland waters is done with the Bangsamoro. However, when inland waters will be used for energy in areas outside of Bangsamoro, there will be cooperation between Bangsamoro and DoE, as the main body for energy.

Municipal and Regional Waters: [19659002] Municipal waters extend over 15 km. from the low water mark while the regional waters extend up to 19 kms. from the low water line, which is higher than that of ordinary municipal waters that extend only up to 15 kms.

Powers of Government and Responsibilities of Leaders:

Grouping of Government Powers by Exclusive Criteria (in Bangsmoro), Shared (Between National Governments and Bangsamoro) and Reserved Powers (National Government Only ) was rejected. Instead, Bicam enumerated the powers that are granted to the Bangsamoro government.

Intergovernmental Mechanism:

Composed of various coordinating bodies, as follows: Congress of the Parliament of the Philippines-Bangsamoro; Tax Policy Council; Joint body for areas of joint cooperation Council for Infrastructure Development; Energy Council; Sustainable Development Council

Bangsamoro Government:

The supreme government body is the Bangsamoro Parliament headed by a Chief Minister elected by 80 members or representatives, of whom at least half (or 40) are party representatives. The other half will be divided into district representatives and sectoral representatives. The seats are also reserved for members of non-Muslim indigenous peoples such as Teduray, Lambangian, Dulangan Manobo, B & # Laan and Higaonon

Conflict of Interest:

Provisions will be modeled on the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. Members of Parliament will be prohibited from practicing any profession or engaging in activities that may result in a conflict of interest.

Education:

Teachers of Madaris schools are treated as staff in special technical positions for which the Public Service Commission will establish standards for their qualification and appointment. By strengthening the system of the Mindanao State University, the Bangsamoro government will also establish a tribal university system. Similarly, the Madaris educational system, Islamic and Arab studies will be established, maintained and supervised by DepEd, CHED, Tesda and the Bangsamoro government.

Social Justice:

Steps have been taken to ensure all Bangsamoro and residents have access to basic services and the protection of workers, children, youth, women and children. settler communities. At Least One Woman Will Be Appointed to the Cabinet

Judiciary:

Judges of Shari'a Courts will be required to be full members of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. Non-IBP Judges in Shari District and Appeals Courts Benefit from a Period to Qualify

Defense and Security:

Defense and the security of Bangsamoro are the responsibility of the national government.

Police:

Members of the MNLF and MILF will be admitted to the Philippine National Police. The criteria of age, size and level of education can be removed and can be used within 5 years of ratification of the official letter. The MNLF and MILF recruits have up to 15 years after their entry to meet the educational requirement.

Fiscal autonomy:

A wide range of fiscal power was granted to Bangsamoro at 75% (in Bangsamoro) and 25% (at the national government) for sharing national taxes collected in the country. territorial jurisdiction of Bangsamoro.

Batch Premium:

5% of the national net collection of internal income tax BIR and BOC of the third fiscal year immediately preceding the current fiscal year. The global grant must be appropriate and released immediately. The global grant formula will be reviewed five years after its entry into force and every five years thereafter.

The Intergovernmental Council on Fiscal Policy provides for the sharing of the national government and Bangsamoro in GOCC revenues of Bangsamoro. Meanwhile, revenues from the exploration, development and use of natural resources, including mines and minerals, will be fully allocated to Bangsamoro. With respect to fossil fuels and uranium, revenues will be shared equitably

Rehabilitation and Development:

The Livelihoods and other Needs of Members of the Islamic Armed Forces of MILF / Bangsamoro, MNLF / Bangsamoro As part of the standardization process, auxiliary armed forces and their auxiliary forces will be the focus of rehabilitation, reconstruction and development programs.

A special development fund will be provided by the national government to communities affected by conflict. The 10 year fund is P50 billion. P5 billion will be released annually, for 10 years, from the ratification of the BOL.

Plebiscite:

A plebiscite will be held no earlier than 90 days and no later than 150 days after the effectiveness of the BOL.

Bangsamoro Transitional Authority:

The BTA is composed of 80 members appointed by the President. The elected representatives of the regional government are part of the BTA. Similarly, non-Moro indigenous communities, youth, women, settler communities, traditional leaders and other sectors will have representatives in the BTA.

Transition:

Personnel in education, health and welfare offices are maintained during the transition period. / ee