Peace negotiators from the government and the secessionist MILF on Wednesday began a two-day special meeting in Kuala Lumpur, following the failure of Congress to pass the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law | Philippine Daily Inquirer
Despite apparent setbacks in legislation pushing for a Bangsamoro entity, proponents of peace in Mindanao believe efforts for political reform in this Philippine region should continue.
Read more: Peace process in Mindanao to continue with or without BBL passage – DEPADev
With time running out for the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law in the 16th Congress, the Aquino government is drawing up an “action plan” to keep alive the peace process in Mindanao even beyond its term | Manila Bulletin
Read more: Palace draws up action plan for peace without BBL
The nation was urged to keep calm as Congress went on recess without passing the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) to create a Muslim homeland in Mindanao, raising the possibility of hostilities again breaking out | Philippine Star
The administration may have given up, but groups continue the pursuit for peace, calling to institutionalize a Bangsamoro Basic Law compliant to the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro.
Read more: CAB-BBL not dead; Peace lives beyond "palpak" Congress