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WATCH: On eve of Bangsamoro plebiscite, Cotabato City lies quiet
Cotabato City is envisioned as the 'crown jewel' of the proposed Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
BBL, House Speaker Arroyo, SOGIE | Evening wRap
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SWS says Filipinos 'neutral' on proposed Bangsamoro law
The Social Weather Stations survey also shows that Filipinos tend to believe the proposed Bangsamoro law will help bring peace in Mindanao
Fariñas stands by constitutionality of draft Bangsamoro Organic Law
House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas welcomes moves to challenge the bill before the Supreme Court
Bicam OKs final Bangsamoro bill for Duterte signature
(3rd UPDATE) President Rodrigo Duterte is set to sign the proposed Bangsamoro Organic Law ahead of his 3rd State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 23
Plebiscite, preamble, PH laws among last issues at Bangsamoro bicam
(UPDATED) Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri misses his target to finalize the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law on Tuesday, July 17, because of issues raised by the Bangsamoro Transition Commission
Bicam OKs joint powers for Bangsamoro, DOE on energy sources
Senate Majority Leader Miguel Zubiri says the bicameral conference committee on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law decided to adopt the Senate version on the matter
BBL's hot issue: Who gets to control rich Sulu Sea, Moro Gulf?
It's a deadlock at the bicameral conference committee
Bicam approves creation of Shari'ah High Court in Bangsamoro
Under the proposed Bangsamoro justice system, Shari'ah or Islamic law would only be applicable to Muslims. But non-Muslims may volunteer to submit to the jurisdiction of Shari'ah courts.
Bicam draft 'not a watered-down BBL,' says BTC chair Jaafar
Bangsamoro Transition Commission chair Ghazali Jaafar says they understand President Rodrigo Duterte's decision to endorse the provision requiring the approval of the mother units before areas in Lanao del Norte and North Cotabato can join the Bangsamoro
Lanao del Norte's Dimaporo ready to question an unconstitutional BBL
'We're all adults here. If I don't get what I want and I feel that this is unconstitutional, I'll challenge it in the Supreme Court, period,' says Lanao del Norte 1st District Representative Khalid Dimaporo
How heightened emotions, stress define bicam on proposed BBL
(UPDATED) Tensions flare as lawmakers finalize the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law. It is expected to continue, especially as they try to break the impasse on the most crucial issues of territory and plebiscite.
Bicam to seek Duterte help to solve Bangsamoro plebiscite deadlock
(UPDATED) The panel is set to go to Malacañang on Wednesday, July 11, as the House and Senate contingent could not agree on how to finalize the plebiscite in the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law
Bicam OKs freedom of religion in proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law
'We need to be mindful of the fact that people are harassed or subjected to violence because of their choice of beliefs in certain areas of the country,' says Senator Joel Villanueva, proponent of the clause promoting religious freedom in the region
Bicam adopts Senate provision vs Bangsamoro firearms purchase
(UPDATED) 'What if 30 years down the line...there’s a new brand of leadership that goes into the Bangsamoro and they’re radicalized...and they want to do some foolishness and they will buy firearms, tanks, and airplanes with the funds?' asks Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri
Lawmakers' fear of territorial loss delays final BBL scope, plebiscite
'I understand the positions of district congressmen because it's a loss of territory for them and medyo mabigat 'yan and malalim….Diyan medyo madugo,' says Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri, co-chair of the bicameral conference committee
Bicam makes release of funds easier for Bangsamoro
The Bangsamoro would no longer be required to specify plans before getting its share of the national internal revenue, but the bicameral conference committee says measures remain in place to ensure proper spending
Why Drilon didn't push for anti-dynasty in BBL bicam
'As a form of protest, I did not argue and push for its adoption anymore because the provision, as crafted, is useless,' says Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, proponent of the anti-political dynasty provision
Bangsamoro territory in Lanao del Norte, North Cotabato still up for debate
(UPDATED) Lawmakers anticipate difficult discussions on how these areas would be included in the Bangsamoro region
Bicam drops anti-dynasty provision in Bangsamoro bill
(2nd UPDATE) The Bangsamoro Transition Commission, some members of which belong to political families, has strongly opposed the ban on dynasties, saying it is a 'clear violation' of a person's right to vote and be voted
BBL bicam OKs 75-25 Bangsamoro, central gov’t wealth sharing
(UPDATED) Senate Majority Leader Miguel Zubiri says the Bangsamoro Transition Commission has disagreed with the Senate proposal to decrease the current wealth-sharing terms to 50-50
Final version of BBL must pass ‘test of constitutionality,’ say bicam members
Senate President Vicente Sotto III says the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law's constitutional issues must be resolved to avoid a scenario where the Supreme Court will later deem it unconstitutional
Bicam to reconcile conflicting provisions of Bangsamoro Basic Law
The work is cut out for the lawmakers forming the bicameral conference committee on the Bangsamoro Basic Law, with its House and Senate versions proposing conflicting amendments
Congress 'absolutely needs' to clarify BBL will not grant secession – Carpio
'If there is even a shadow of doubt, then the right to self-determination can be interpreted in the light of the long history of secessionist movements,' says Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio
Duterte hopes for Nur Misuari's input in BBL
"'Pag hindi naman tayo nagka-aregluhan, eh ako nasa gitna, mahirapan ako, sino'ng barilin ko?' asks President Rodrigo Duterte
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Final version of BBL holds fate of Mindanao peace process
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front seeks to restore deleted provisions in the Bangsamoro Basic Law, which implements a peace deal with the government
Difficult work ahead to reconcile Senate, House versions of BBL
The ban on political dynasties, the powers given to officials, and the tax scheme in the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law are only some of the contentious proposals that both chambers of Congress need to iron out
House approves proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law
(UPDATED) District representatives replace House Bill No. 6475 with a substitute bill containing the amendments they want to introduce in the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law
Duterte certifies BBL as urgent, LTFRB on Grab, COA on OGCC | Evening wRap
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Duterte certifies BBL as urgent a day before Congress adjourns
(UPDATED) Congress is set to pass the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law on Wednesday, May 30, so the bill becomes a law before President Rodrigo Duterte's 3rd State of the Nation Address in July
Duterte on BBL, Inquirer and Mon Tulfo, Cayetano lectures DFA personnel | Midday wRap
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Duterte to certify BBL as urgent on May 29 – lawmakers
(UPDATED) 'Tawfiq (Agreement) reigns in the heart of the men and women who are true to the quest of the Bangsamoro,' says Tawi-Tawi Representative Ruby Sahali after their meeting with the President
Malacañang on Calida, Land Management Bureau fire, Sung Kim on U.S.-North Korea summit | Evening wRap
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Roque on blacklisted Chinese firms, PH in competitive rankings, House on BBL | Evening wRap
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Senate on BBL, Malacanang on Marawi rehab, Carpio and Del Rosario on Chinese bombers | Evening wRap
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AFP chief: BBL passage directly linked to peace
'The passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law has a direct correlation to peace. It has a positive and direct correlation,' says Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Carlito Galvez Jr
House joint panels approve proposed BBL without amendments
(UPDATED) No amendments are included in the committee report on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law despite 22 hearings held to discuss provisions of the measure
FULL TEXT: AFP chief Carlito Galvez Jr's speech at turnover rites
'While we give primacy to peace, we will never hesitate to use our might when innocent civilians are threatened and attacked,' says Armed Forces chief of staff General Carlito Galvez Jr
Zubiri wants Bangsamoro bill passed on Marawi siege anniversary
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri works out a timeline to fulfill President Rodrigo Duterte's wish to sign the law creating the new Bangsamoro region in June
In meeting with Duterte, lawmakers vow to pass BBL by May
If Congress does not pass the Bngsamoro Basic Law, Duterte plans to use his 'residual powers' to help further the cause for peace in Mindanao, says Chief Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza
Dividing Bangsamoro government needed to govern smaller islands
Officials involved in the implementation of the 4-year-old peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front back President Rodrigo Duterte's proposal to divide the Bangsamoro entity
Duterte eyes dividing Bangsamoro entity
President Rodrigo Duterte wonders if the Bangsamoro entity should be further divided into regions representing tribes. He wants the issue resolved this year, by the time Congress passes the Bangsamoro Basic Law.
WATCH: Still no justice 50 years after Jabidah Massacre
Half a century later, the names of slain young Moros remain carved on concrete walls while justice is still nowhere to be found
Ateneo presidents urge lawmakers to 'immediately' pass BBL
'We implore our legislators not to delay such passage any further,' Ateneo presidents across the country urge Congress
Lanao del Norte bats for province-wide plebiscite for BBL inclusion of 6 towns
A province-wide plebiscite election would determine whether 6 towns – Tagoloan, Balo-I, Pantar, Munai, Tangcal, and Nunungan – will be included or excluded from Bangsamoro Basic Law territories
Lawmakers tell Duterte they'll pass BBL by end of May
Leaders of Congress say they aim to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law by May 30 of this year
Con-Com members point out challenges for BBL with federal shift
MILF officials maintain that the Bangsamoro Basic Law should be passed before the ratification of a new federal constitution
Senate committee seeks to ban dynasties, turncoatism in Bangsamoro
Read the other salient features of the Senate's proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, which seeks to give political and fiscal autonomy to the region
Bangsamoro region will fail if dynasties are not banned, lawmakers told
Ateneo School of Government dean Ronald Mendoza says 3 out of the 5 poorest provinces in the country are in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and have a high share of 'fat dynasties'
