Several heads of sultanates and royal houses were recently invited to a Senate hearing and consultation by the Committee on Local Government, where they aired concerns and recommendations on the bill.
Read more: 'BBL gives due recognition to Sultanates, royal houses'
A national forum happening this Friday, May 29, will look into what kind of autonomy is captured in the BBL the House ad hoc committee is sending to the plenary.
Read more: UPCOMING: Experts' forum on autonomy in House draft of the BBL
President Aquino is ready to meet with senators to discuss the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law but will not back down on its merits and constitutionality while at the same hinting it should not be used for election purposes | Philippine Star
The House of Representatives appropriations committee last night approved funding for the proposed new Bangsamoro autonomous region in Mindanao amounting to nearly P37 billion for 2016 | Philippine Star
The Senate Committee on Local Government chaired by Senator Bongbong Marcos has invited the indigenous peoples and sultanates to express their sentiments on the Bangsamoro Basic Law on Monday.