Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. said he and other leaders of the chamber would try to finish floor debates on the measure and put it to a vote before the Christmas recess of Congress, which starts on Dec. 19 | Philippine Star
Influential Sulu Vice Governor Sakur Tan has filed his candidacy as governor for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, challenging incumbent Mujiv Hataman who is running for re-election in next year’s polls | Mindanao Examiner
ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman said he is running for reelection, but clarified that his filing of a COC this week “does not mean BBL is dead" | MindaNews
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A faction of the Moro National Liberation Front signed a joint declaration with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front calling for the passage of the draft law on the Bangsamoro region, despite Congress’ limited time as the election campaign for the 2016 general elections nears | BusinessWorld
An influential peace advocacy bloc has risen from dormancy to campaign for an increase in government funding for development initiatives in Mindanao | Philippine Star
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