The Government of the Philippines and the MILF, together with the various peace structures working under the Bangsamoro peace process, are meeting to re-assess means of moving forward in light of the 16th Congress’ failure to pass the proposed BBL.
Read more: Peace panels, mechanisms meet anew to forward Bangsamoro process
Peace negotiators from the government and the secessionist MILF on Wednesday began a two-day special meeting in Kuala Lumpur, following the failure of Congress to pass the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law | Philippine Daily Inquirer
The nation was urged to keep calm as Congress went on recess without passing the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) to create a Muslim homeland in Mindanao, raising the possibility of hostilities again breaking out | Philippine Star
Despite apparent setbacks in legislation pushing for a Bangsamoro entity, proponents of peace in Mindanao believe efforts for political reform in this Philippine region should continue.
Read more: Peace process in Mindanao to continue with or without BBL passage – DEPADev
With time running out for the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law in the 16th Congress, the Aquino government is drawing up an “action plan” to keep alive the peace process in Mindanao even beyond its term | Manila Bulletin
Read more: Palace draws up action plan for peace without BBL