Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. expressed relief Congress has given up discussing on Malacañang’s proposed BBL despite the strong lobbying by government peace panel and the MILF for the passage of the original bill | Manila Bulletin
Read more: Original BBL measure out despite strong Malacañang, MILF lobbying – Marcos
The ultimate goal of the Tripartite meeting is to set the path for the implementations of the previous peace agreements of 1976 Tripoli Peace Agreement and 1996 Final Peace Agreement.
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President Aquino said the government will continue to lobby members of Congress to pass the law during their watch and pass it at the earliest possible time | The Standard
In the panel discussing the deteriorating situation in Syria and the Boko Haram in Nigeria, the Bangsamoro peace process provided examples and hope of how peace can be made possible.
Read more: Bangsamoro peace process takes center stage in International Meeting for Peace
The presidential adviser on the peace process told top business leaders that despite the time constraint Congress is facing to pass the Bangsamoro law, the government peace panel remains optimistic that the House and Senate can still enact it within their present term.
Read more: Bangsamoro peace process will help Mindanao position in the ASEAN economic integration