The new task force is mandated to “undertake all efforts related to socio-economic and development programs” and to “assist the Panels identify and implement socio-economic priorities and development projects” for decommissioned MILF combatants and their communities.
Deliberations on the Bangsamoro Basic Law continue at the Senate. Watch live.
The Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) Secretary-General Iyad Ameen Madani reiterated the 57-nation Islamic group's support for the Bangsamoro during the 42nd Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers being held in Kuwait, the Office of Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process said in a statement.
Read more: OIC reiterates support for Bangsamoro in Kuwait conference
The new timetable should ensure there is at least one year transition from the ratification of the law and not peg the establishment of the Bangsamoro government to the May 2016 polls since “no real transition can happen.”
Read more: GPH, MILF peace panels urged to return to nego table, agree on new timetable
Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. warned the Palace against making any attempt to prod the Senate into rushing the passage of the Palace version of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, saying it would likely backfire.
Read more: Any Palace Attempt to Force its BBL Version in Senate Will Likely Backfire – Sen. Marcos