BANSANG MORO: Bangsamoro Basic Law

BANSANG MORO: Bangsamoro Basic Law

                  On March 27, 2014, the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro has been duly signed, which served as the turning point of decades long journey of the country to a peaceful Mindanao. The agreement aims to end the armed conflict between Mindanao and the government. The agreement shall promote full progress and development of the region and establish peace, justice, and economic stability and progress. No more than the constitution under Article X of the 1987 constitution provides foundation for autonomous regions. In order to fulfill the intent of the Comprehensive Agreement, legislation is needed to translate the agreement to statutory language. Hence, the Sixteenth Congress on Second Regular Session of the House of Representatives received House Bill No. 4994 on September 10, 2014.

                  Atty. Christian Monsod in his speech last February 24, 2015 at the Far Eastern University Institute of Law discussed the price to pay for peace in Mindanao. According to Atty. Monsod, it is about time for a judicial statesmanship between conflict resolution and constitutionalism and to include international laws to uphold new principles. The Bangsamoro Basic Law aims for sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Moros are longing for the confrontation of the problem of oppression and neglect through blood and tears. Moreover, Amina Rasul Bernardo in the same forum at FEU-IL said that conflicts in Mindanao also include clan wars which is an evidence of inefficient justice system in Mindanao. The BBL wants to restore stolen sovereignties and independence from the Moros and to delete the feeling of isolation among them. The BBL shall undergo transitional commissions which will able the region of regional legislation which will result to economic stability and efficient justice system.

                  The Philippines democratic system is curtailed with the job to ensure that all of its citizens are treated alike and that their natural and constitutional rights are protected. Through the Bangsamoro Basic Law, our people in Mindanao will have the feeling of participation with the rest of the archipelago and ending the armed negotiations with its people. It will be a big step for our government to uphold peace and humanitarianism by solving actual conflicts existent in the Mindanao region.