Helping the people of the Bangsamoro understand government processes will ensure that they can participate in policy-making to address their needs and prevent political dynasties from exerting power over the region.
Read more: Training Bangsamoro people will give power to parties, not political dynasties
This event — the third and final in the consultation series — is supported by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation and implemented by IAG through the 18-month “Modeling Inter-LGU Alliance for Basilan” (MILAB) Project.
Read more: Local legislative officials assemble for Western Basilan Alliance
The Senate approved on first reading Monday Senate Bill 1678 or the bill that seeks to establish an autonomous region in the Cordillera which will serve as the Senate version of House Bill 5343 or the proposed autonomy law pending with the House of Representatives.
Read more: Cordillera autonomy bill passes first reading in Senate
CSOs play a powerful role in connecting stakeholders with key decision-makers. It is imperative for CSO leaders from various sectors to communicate interests of their constituents to local and national government and political leaders so that the future Bangsamoro political entity may finally bring lasting peace and stability in Mindanao.
Read more: Mindanao CSO leaders to meet with peace process officials
The City of Zamboanga has spoken then as now: It does not want to be a part of the proposed Bangsamoro Autonomous Region which will be created once the Bangsamoro Basic Law is passed | Manila Bulletin
Read more: Zamboanga City opts out of proposed Bangsamoro region