Moro Islamic Liberation Front chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim said the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law should come before the Philippines shifts to a federal form of government | GMA News
Read more: Murad to Duterte administration: Pass BBL before shift to federal gov’t
The MILF awaits the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law. 'Then the prospective Bangsamoro government shall serve as template of a Philippine federal state' | Rappler
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A "package of reforms" is needed in order for the Philippines' attempt to shift to federalism to be successful, an international political expert said | GMA News
Read more: PHL's shift to federalism must come with a 'package of reforms' –political expert
Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza said federalism may be an instrument to correct the "wrongdoings" committed by the government against the Bangsamoro and other indigenous peoples | GMA News
Read more: Dureza: Federalism a means to correct injustices against Bangsamoro, IPs
Over 30 resource speakers from around the world are expected to present at the forum envisioned to be a non-partisan and first of its kind international conference to track good practices, challenges and opportunities of autonomy, federalism and governance as an effective tool for conflict resolution.
Read more: Who’s speaking at the Global Autonomy, Governance & Federalism Forum 2016?