The majority bloc in the House of Representatives flexed its muscles on Monday and overwhelmingly voted 35-17 to retain a provision in the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law that allows expansion of the Bangsamoro region after the enactment of the BBL | Manila Times
The fate of the BBL — whether it is one that adheres to the letter and spirit of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro or one that may render the future Bangsamoro less autonomous than the present ARMM – is in the hands of 98 representatives, majority of them from Mindanao’s 27 provinces and 33 cities | MindaNews
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“The City should never form part nor be included in the Bangsamoro – now or ever,” Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco said.
Read more: Climaco: Comprehensive and inclusive peace but no to BBL inclusion
A House panel that reviewed the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law will start voting on its consolidated version this afternoon. The process is expected to end on Wednesday next week | Manila Times
Registered firms in the ARMM have expressed fear that a diluted Bangsamoro Basic Law could bring forth a weak autonomy and undermine the investment climate in the region.
Read more: Firms raise concern on adverse effect of weak BBL on investment