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MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers hope to ratify the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) on July 23, in time for President Rodrigo Duterte’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA).
But political analyst, Professor Edmund Tayao, doubts that Congress will approve the original version of the BBL which was crafted by the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC).
He explained that Congress will have to amend the charter first before approving its provisions.
It can be noted that the Senate and the House modified some of the BTC’s proposal but asserted it is not a watered-down version and could withstand legal scrutiny.
However, he admitted that BBL is necessary for the advancement of the proposed federal form of government being pushed by the Duterte administration.
“That’s why the issue on federalism is important. This is a significant opportunity and it would be a shame if we let it pass,” said Tayao. — UNTV News & Rescue
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