The government and MILF peace panels are urging Congress to exercise "goodwill" and "show statesmanship" and work for the immediate passage of the draft Bangsamoro law, saying opportunity knocks only once.
Read more: READ: Open Letter to the Philippine Congress from the Government and MILF Peace Panels
The principal author-sponsor of the Bangsamoro Bill in the House of Representatives appears to be losing hope on its eventual approval | Philippine Star
Read more: ‘Bangsamoro Bill dead if not passed by December 16’
With no movie stars or street-dancing, the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao will mark its 26th anniversary today (Thursday) with a muted celebration in the wake of terror attacks around the world, according to a regional official | Philippine Daily Inquirer
President Aquino has called on lawmakers to prioritize the passage of the proposed 2016 national budget and Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) this year before getting preoccupied with the campaign season | Manila Bulletin
Local business leaders are blaming Mindanao’ slow economic growth on ambiguities in some government policies, insecurities in land ownership, and conflicts | MindaNews
Read more: Biz leaders blame policy problems for Mindanao’s slow economic growth