Bangsamoro Basic Law

Map of the Philippines highlighting the location of the proposed Bangsamoro political entity in Mindanao.

The Bangsamoro Basic Law is a draft law intended to establish the Bangsamoro political entity in the Philippines and provide for its basic structure of government, which will replace the existing Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.[1]

The proposed law is based on the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, the peace agreement signed between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.[1]

The draft of the law was personally submitted by President Benigno Aquino III to Congress leaders on September 10, 2014.[2]

Reception

A March 2015 survey conducted by public opinion polling group Pulse Asia found that 44% of Filipinos were opposed to the law's passage, with only 22% supporting its passage.[3] Opposition to the law was strongest among the poor (45% in Class D, 43% in Class E) and among those living in Mindanao (62%).[3] Awareness of the law was high, at 88%.[3]

With the collapse in popularity of the bill, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. acknowledged the prospect that the bill may be rejected by Congress in the face of stiff public opposition, and hoped that the government would produce a "Plan B".[4]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "FAQs about the Bangsamoro Basic Law". GMA News Online. GMA Network. September 10, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  2. ↑ Andreo Calonzo (September 10, 2014). "PNoy personally submits draft Bangsamoro law to Congress leaders". GMA News Online. GMA Network. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Calonzo, Andreo (March 19, 2015). "44% of Pinoys oppose passage of BBL —Pulse Asia". GMA News Online. GMA Network. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
  4. ↑ Yap, DJ; Salaverria, Leila; Dizon, Nikko (March 20, 2015). "44% vs BBL: Gov’t needs Plan B". Inquirer.net. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 19, 2015.

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