The bill was filed on February 28, 2018 and is awaiting second reading.
Read more: READ: Senate Bill No. 1717: Basic Law for the Bangsamoro
In his sponsorship speech, Zubiri said the new proposed BBL will give Moro people the capability to assert their political and economic self-determination and pursue development programs according to their peculiar historical, cultural, religious and national identities | GMA News
MILAB, short for Modeling Inter-LGU Alliance for Western Basilan, is a pioneering LGU alliance building project with the municipal governments of Lantawan, Maluso, Sumisip, Hadji Muhtamad, and Tabuan Lasa in Basilan province.
Read more: IN PICTURES: MILAB Partners Meeting and Equipment Turnover
Helping the people of the Bangsamoro understand government processes will ensure that they can participate in policy-making to address their needs and prevent political dynasties from exerting power over the region.
Read more: Training Bangsamoro people will give power to parties, not political dynasties