Rappler's latest stories on bangsamoro law
MILF ready to contest petition vs Bangsamoro law
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front challenges the motivation of Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan II in questioning the Bangsamoro Organic Law before the Supreme Court

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

Rappler Talk: Rohan Gunaratna on ISIS in the Philippines
Watch our interview with terrorism expert Rohan Gunaratna live

Duterte, Nur Misuari to talk peace over dinner in Davao City
The President says he and MNLF leader Nur Misuari also talked on the phone about a preparatory document for a proposed federal structure

Duterte finally names members of body to draft Bangsamoro law
At least 3 MNLF members are now part of the body that will draft a law that will implement a peace deal between the government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front

Q&A: ISIS in Southeast Asia
Al Qaeda is a kindergarten group compared to ISIS and it has a significant and growing presence in Southeast Asia says Gunaratna

Fasting, halal, and food for thought
Some food for thought as the nation observes Eid al Fitr or the Feast of Breaking of the Fast: Can we finally break bread and find peace?

Substitute Bangsamoro bill: Proposals from senators so far
Here is a list of current suggestions from the Senate on the Bangsamoro bill

Half a million signatures for Bangsamoro law
Meet a youth leader from Marawi City who spearheaded an effort to gather signatures in support of the proposed Bangsamoro basic law

Palace not losing hope on draft Bangsamoro law
The draft Bangsamoro law is not as bad as how Senate Bongbong Marcos described the Palace spokesperson says

#HearMindanao: What is peace in Mindanao for you?
What does peace in Mindanao mean to you? What do you think of the ongoing peace talks between the government and MILF?

Will Duterte run for president?
During a Dipolog stop of his listening tour the mayor of Davao revealed what he would do if becomes president and reforms are not achieved in 6 months

Mindanao is boiling, violence may erupt anytime – Duterte
The failure of the proposed Bangsamoro law – stalled since the bloody Mamasapano clash – would be tantamount to trimming the MILF s tail says the mayor of Mindanao s biggest city

Reforms to buoy PH growth in the long term
While rosy economic prospects loom for the former Sick Man of Asia analysts warn of a turnaround if serious reforms are not put in place

Bongbong Marcos suspends Bangsamoro law hearings in Mindanao
2nd UPDATE But other scheduled hearings under the committee of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago focusing on the constitutionality of the proposed law pushes through

12 killed in clashes as draft Bangsamoro law reaches Congress
The BIFF is the breakaway group of the MILF the dominant Muslim group that is negotiating a new autonomous government in Mindanao

AFP douses fears of violence over stalled Bangsamoro law
Armed Forces chief General Gregorio Catapang Jr gives assurances that there is close coordination between the military and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front

MILF's Iqbal attends SONA
The President is expected to tackle the Bangsamoro draft law during his SONA

Aquino following up on Bangsamoro law
Recognizing that time is of the essence in the preparation of the Basic Law that will facilitate the creation of the Bangsamoro political entity the President says I am very cognizant of the urgency but I’m also understanding of the task at hand

'Bangsamoro law first; not FOI, anti-dynasty bills'
Malacañang the Senate and the House do not count the freedom of information and anti political dynasty bills as priority The President has higher priorities in his plate the Palace says

Aquino wants fast-track work on Bangsamoro law
The President tells the Bangsamoro Transition Commission to finish its work because the government has to complete the transition in time for the 2016 presidential elections