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
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
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'
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
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