The disarmament process will be implemented simultaneously with the political process.
As Congress began discussions on the Bangsamoro bill for its swift passage into law, the Government of the Philippines, Moro Islamic Liberation Front, and Bangsamoro Transition Commission spoke in unison that the future Bangsamoro will exercise genuine autonomy within the flexibilities of the Philippine Constitution.
Read more: Bangsamoro bill is for genuine autonomy, not separate state -- GPH, MILF assure Congress
Bangsamoro Transition Commission Chair Mohagher Iqbal emphasized the importance of establishing the Bangsamoro during a Senate briefing Tuesday on the provisions of the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law, recently filed as Senate Bill 2408.
Read more: Bangsamoro will not only bring peace but strengthen country – Iqbal
During the first hearing on the proposed law at the House Wednesday, Zamboanga City Rep. Celso Lobregat tried to elicit an assurance from MILF chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal that the MILF would accept an amended Bangsamoro bill | Philippine Star
The peaceful conduct of Scotland's independence referendum provides many insights for the Philippines to learn from in the establishment of the Bangsamoro, GPH chief negotiator Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer said.
Read more: Peaceful Scottish referendum provides lessons for PH - Ferrer