Jan 23, 2015 the remaining people who drafted the 1987 constitution meet to talk about the controversial bangsamoro basic law. Mar 08, 2015 by edrian echague in commentary passing the bangsamoro basic law bbl may be the solution to the longterm conflict in mindanao that will finally bring peace to the bangsamoro people of mindanao. Conflict resolution in the philippines and debate on basic law. The peace council report on the bangsamoro basic law introduction the bangsamoro basic law is a path to peace. Pdf the politics of the bangsamoro basic law researchgate. However, the bangsamoro basic law faces difficulties. Under the bangsamoro basic law bbl draft, the bangsamoro government has exclusive power over ancestral domain. Report of the peace council on the bangsamoro basic law executive summary page 3 of 9 kind of citizen, and no creation, virtual or otherwise, of a political territory that is greater than the national government that creates it, or beyond the reach of the constitution that allows it. Personal reflections on the bangsamoro struggle beyond.
In 2015, a house committee approved the draft and renamed it the basic law for the bangsamoro autonomous region. Hence, each bangsamoro agency can and most probably will determine department policy of existing government agencies as nonconforming under the basic law and not follow such order. We say no to bbl, stop and trash bangsamoro basic law. What is the introduction about bangsamoro basic law. The moro muslim people in the southern philippines have long fought for independence, and the bangsamoro basic law bbl, now renamed the basic law for the bangsamoro autonomous region, is the latest attempt to address the issue. Jun 09, 2016 government peace advisers launch bangsamoro book.
His blog the filipino scribe received the best blog award during the 2011 population and development media awards. There was a survey conducted about the public opinion on the law on march 2015 by pulse asia. Peace directs local correspondent of the philippines, rey ty, looks at the issue and highlights some key problems that need to be addressed. Salient points of the enhanced bangsamoro basic law. The members of the commission shall draft the bangsamoro basic law in conformity with the peace agreements between the government of the republic. First, im not filipino or from that part of the world, second im not a lawyer. President rodrigo duterte commits to push for the legislation that will complete the peace agreement with the moro islamic liberation front. Jul 01, 2019 essay about bangsamoro basic law bangsamoro deals are premature. It was used to replace the autonomous region in muslim mindanao.
Five years after the ratification of this basic law and every five years thereafter for a period of 25 years, a plebiscite shall be held in the cities, municipalities, and other geographic areas that were not able to join the bangsamoro to determine whether or not they desire to join the bangsamoro. The bangsamoro basic law, just like any law or organic act, spells out the details of what is to come once the agreement to create a new bangsamoro comes to life. Previously a book editor, he is now teaching communication subjects for a private college in metro manila. A look at the evolution of the bangsamoro basic law. If bbl works fine after a few years, lets just say five years, i believe other provinces have to follow the footsteps of bangsamoro and be ready for another house bill like cbl cebu basic law or ibl ilocos basic law or whatever provinces who wanted to have their own government entity. In todays pfa blog, we take a look at the proposed bangsamoro basic law in the southern philippines, and how it might affect relations.
The bangsamoro basic law was established after the peace agreement between the moro islamic liberation front and government of the philippines. The book examines the changing pattern power configuration and alignment in the making and unmaking of the bangsamoro basic law bbl proposed law to govern the expanded autonomous region of muslim mindanao armm in the philippines. A step forward on a longer road to peace print email details soliman m. Aug 21, 2018 now that the bangsamoro organic law has been passed, issues have been raised not only about its language, but also about its consistency with past agreements. The bangsamoro basic law bill was considered for shelving by the 17th congress of the philippines. Proposed bangsamoro basic law bbl download document here. Bangsamoro basic law cluster 5 article x jurisdiction free download as powerpoint presentation. This law shall be known and cited as the bangsamoro basic law. Bangsamoro basic law cluster 5 article x jurisdiction. Basic law and the process of delimitation of the bangsamoro. The remaining people who drafted the 1987 constitution meet to talk about the controversial bangsamoro basic law. Republic acts bangsamoro organic law bol, an act providing for the organic.
I belong to a traditionally underrepresented group. The proposed bangsamoro basic law bbl which shall be approved by the congress of the philippines will pave the way for the creation of the bangsamoro government that shall be for the bangsamoro, by the bangsamoro and of the bangsa. Things i need to know before i protest or agree about this proposal. The draft is also unclear on technicalitiesonly native titles of ips are mentioned, in contrast with the indigenous peoples rights act, where ancestral domain, lands and native titles are clearly defined and distinguished. Jan 29, 2016 closed book today, with a heavy heart and a disturbing sense of foreboding, i close the book of hope for the passage of the bangsamoro basic law. Why would the philippine government want to credibly. What are some good effects of the bangsamoro basic law. The law also categorically depicts the bangsamoro political entity as a nationstate, with the eminent right to selfdetermination, or the power to determine whether they want to remain part of the republic or not. Bangsamoro official gazette of the republic of the philippines. The politics of the bangsamoro basic law researchgate. The bangsamoro transition commission, created by executive order 120, is a body authorized to draft the bangsamoro basic law bbl for the new bangsamoro political entity.
While the bbl will not solve all the problems of the country or of the autonomous region, it is a foundational element, a necessary first step, without which many worthy. Obviously, this provision of the agreement affirms that ultimately the philippine congress has the final say on what should be the law in this country. Filipino public opinion on the bangsamoro basic law and. The law presents the basic structure of the government and provides the bangsamoro political entity in the nation. Kroc institute for international peace studies at the university of notre dame. Everyone wishes, even those who opposes it actively, that the muslims in the south would finally find the answer to their problems.
Manila, philippines the bangsamoro transition commission btc submitted to president rodrigo duterte the revised draft of the proposed bangsamoro basic law bbl that seeks to create a new bangsamoro region in mindanao. The bill was planned to be integrated to the federalism concept proposal by president rodrigo duterte. Registries mentioned in title vi of book two of presidential decree no. The bangsamoro basic law bbl is the culmination of 18 years of on andoff and violenceinterrupted peace negotiations between the milf and government of the philippines grp that claimed tens. Bangsamoro basic law compound, liangan, picong lanao del sur, 9600 sultan gumander, lanao del sur, philippines rated 4.
The president said that it will bring peace to mindanao but history tells us that this will not likely happen. The unconstitutional moaad was founded on the concept of an associative relationship between the proposed bangsamoro juridical entity bje and the national government. The btc commissioners signed the draft basic law on june 16, 2017 and submitted it to the president and congress. The challenges faced by the bangsamoro transition commission. Imagine the chief of the pnp giving a shoottokill order vs a notorious terrorist hiding in bangsamoro controlled lands, only to have that order deemed as. Salient points of the enhanced bangsamoro basic law 6 drafting and submission of the bangsamoro basic law 7 nov 2016 issuance of eo 8 on the creation of the new btc with 21 members 11 from milf and 10 gph including 3 from mnlfjikirisema group, armm. Bangsamoro basic law ready for signing into law by june. Days after his inauguration, duterte forecast that a framework for the bangsamoro basic law would be ready by the end of 2016. We need to strengthen that trust, by supporting the immediate passage of the bangsamoro basic law. The book examines the changing pattern power configuration and alignment in the making and unmaking of the bangsamoro basic law bbl proposed law to govern the expanded autonomous region of. Jul 29, 2015 is bangsamoro basic law, for better or for worst. Under the comprehensive agreement on the bangsamoro cab and the proposed bangsamoro basic law bbl. October 02, 2018 bringing peace to the philippines troubled south. Law is to establish a political entity, provide for its basic structure of.
We dont see the bbl as a solution for a long lasting peace in mindanao but we see this as a future threat to our country that will lead to destruction of the sovereign state. The btc is the body mandated to draft the bangsamoro basic law bbl that are. Our homeland, located in certain parts of mindanao and sulu, is ninetynine percent muslim in a country that is ninety. An act providing for the basic law for the bangsamoro autonomous region, repealing for the purpose republic act no. Jul 27, 2018 the law aims to establish a political entity, provide its basic structure of government in recognition of the justness and legitimacy of the cause of the bangsamoro people and the aspirations of muslim filipinos and all indigenous cultural communities in the bangsamoro autonomous region in muslim mindanao to secure their identity and. On 10 september 2014, president benigno aquino iii submitted the draft of bangsamoro basic law to the congress leaders. While a citizen of the philippines, i also ascribe to the bangsamoro identity. Dissecting the bangsamoro basic law alternative law. What the constitution says about the bangsamoro law. President rodrigo duterte receives a copy of the revised draft of the bangsamoro basic law. In case the proposed federalism fails to be passed, president duterte said that he will concede to the provisions of the bill. Bangsamoro basic law managing risks the society of. The bangsamoro basic law bbl, a law that will allow the muslim rebels in mindanao to have their own state and will be funded by the phillippine government from our taxes. It is needless to say that the proposed bangsamoro basic law to be drafted by the tc will not and cannot be implemented in totoas it is still subject to the scrutiny by the congress.
Report by the committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes summary the bangsamoro basic law bbl has much merit, but its promulgation requires constitutional amendment or revision. The said law s primary aim is to promote longterm peace and ensure development and progress in thebangsamoro region and to secure their identity being moros. Dimaporo has called for support from his collegues in the lower house to support the bangsamoro basic law or bbl. Bangsamoro framework agreement monday, october 15 2012 the government of the philippines and the moro islamic liberation front milf signed the framework agreement that outlines the general features of the political settlement between the two parties.
The said law s primary aim is to promote longterm peace and ensure development and progress in the bangsamoro region and to secure their identity being moros. The parties shall mutually take such steps for its full implementation leading to the establishment of the bangsamoro transition authority and the regular bangsamoro government, the gradual normalization of the previously. Btc to hold first session on draft bangsamoro basic law next week davao city mindanews 03 march the bangsamoro transition commission btc that will draft the bangsamoro basic law bbl will have its first session on. We, the sovereign filipino people, do not want to pass the bangsamoro basic law. On february 24, 2017, the renewed bangsamoro transition commission was launched to draft the new bangsamoro basic law bbl, with the intention of establishing an autonomous government and replacing the current autonomous region in muslim mindanao. The bangsamoro basic law will replace and abolish the autonomous region muslim mindanao armm organic act. As i understand bbl, it is the outline of how to set up governance and a legal system for the bar, should that ever come to pass, which seem. The bangsamoro organic law is the product of years of negotiations between the government and the moro islamic liberation front, the philippines largest muslim separatist group. The passage in bangsamoro basic law is not welcomed by all the people in philippines. In effect, the bbl seeks to change certain constitutional provisions on. By edilwasif baddiri april, 2007 this piece was written while the author was completing a master of arts degree in peace studies at the joan b. During the book launch on thursday, outgoing president aquino. Fifty one public hearings, 200 hours of committee level debates and 8 months of consultations are all put to waste thrown into the abyss of uncertainty and darkness.
Nov 04, 2014 in the first place, unless the basic law would not depart from the constitution, the necessary constitutional changes must be in place first before the basic law could come to congress for enactment. Juan miguel zubiri, chair of the subcommittee on the proposed bangsamoro basic law, presides over a public hearing alongside then senate president koko pimentel and the bangsamoro transition. While government propagandists and photographers are busily pushing photos to newspapers showing that speakers from the moro islamic liberation front are holding public meetings to inform the muslim filipinos about the bangsamoro basic law, observers on the ground in. Bangsamoro basic law talks about the draft law in philippines. The bangsamoro transition commission was officially tasked with crafting the new bangsamoro basic law last march 6, 2017. Report of the peace council on the bangsamoro basic law. The history and implications of the bangsamoro organic law. Pdf the book examines the changing pattern power configuration and alignment in the making and unmaking of the bangsamoro basic law. The bangsamoro basic law bbl is currently under deliberation by the congress of the philippines. With the interest of the bangsamoro people in mind and the need to implement signed agreements, particularly the comprehensive agreement on the bangsamoro cab.
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