While the idea of federalism seems to fit into the demand of the Moro people in Mindanao for self-determination, fears are rife that it may defeat such aspiration which is to be embodied in the Bangsamoro Basic Law, granting Congress allows its passage | MindaNews
A major faction of the Moro National Liberation Front reorganized its central committee leadership recently by electing a new chairman and four vice chairmen in what was described as an innovative bid to rally the Duterte administration’s thrust for inclusive peace and sustainable development among the Bangsamoro community | Manila Bulletin
A member of the Committee on Constitutional Amendments at the House said the committee is taking into consideration that the Bangsamoro territory will be one federal state | Manila Bulletin
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The government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front must act quickly on the recommendations of the Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Commission to prevent more bloodshed, especially as some youth being indoctrinated by extremists are growing “restive” | InterAksyon
Read more: Move quickly to prevent more bloodshed, experts tell government and MILF