President Aquino said the government will continue to lobby members of Congress to pass the law during their watch and pass it at the earliest possible time | The Standard
The presidential adviser on the peace process told top business leaders that despite the time constraint Congress is facing to pass the Bangsamoro law, the government peace panel remains optimistic that the House and Senate can still enact it within their present term.
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Accomplishment of the review process aims to resolve the contentions between the Philippine government and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) regarding the implementation of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement.
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House and Senate leaders have identitifed a shortlist of priorities they intend to focus on in the next few weeks.
Read more: Bangsamoro law in shortlist of Senate-Congress priorities
Government peace panel chairman Miriam Coronel-Ferrer has urged Congress to have extra session days to ensure the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law this month | Philippine Star
Read more: Congress urged: Hold extra session days to pass BBL