Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. warned the Palace against making any attempt to prod the Senate into rushing the passage of the Palace version of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, saying it would likely backfire.
Read more: Any Palace Attempt to Force its BBL Version in Senate Will Likely Backfire – Sen. Marcos
Several heads of sultanates and royal houses were recently invited to a Senate hearing and consultation by the Committee on Local Government, where they aired concerns and recommendations on the bill.
Read more: 'BBL gives due recognition to Sultanates, royal houses'
The House of Representatives appropriations committee last night approved funding for the proposed new Bangsamoro autonomous region in Mindanao amounting to nearly P37 billion for 2016 | Philippine Star
A national forum happening this Friday, May 29, will look into what kind of autonomy is captured in the BBL the House ad hoc committee is sending to the plenary.
Read more: UPCOMING: Experts' forum on autonomy in House draft of the BBL
President Aquino is ready to meet with senators to discuss the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law but will not back down on its merits and constitutionality while at the same hinting it should not be used for election purposes | Philippine Star