BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW

ROAD MAP TO PEACE: The Highlights

BANGSAMORO FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

Monday, October 15 2012

The Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signed the

Framework Agreement that outlines the general features of the political settlement between the two

parties.

The deal defines the nature, structure, and powers of the political entity called the Bangsamoro that

will replace the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

Under the agreement, the Bangsamoro Government would have been created by 2016.

“BANGSAMORO”

“Bangsamoro” refers to the original inhabitants of Mindanao, the Sulu archipelago, and

adjacent islands including Palawan at the time of conquest and colonization; also their

next of kin.

The term also refers to the new autonomous political entity that shall be created by 2016. it

is NOT an Islamic state, but a SECULAR government.

All people in the Bangsamoro are Filipino citizens.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE AND PLEBISCITE

Once the BBL is signed by the President, a plebiscite shall be conducted in the envisioned

core territory of the Bangsamore. This territory comprises of the following:

The current ARMM provinces: Basilan, Lanao Del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and Marawi

City.

The cities of Cotabato and Isabela.

The 6 municipalities in Lanao del Norte: Baloi, Munai, Pantar, Nunungan, Tagaloan and Tangkal.

The barangays in 6 municipalities of North Cotabato: Kabacan, Carmen, Aleosan, Pigkawayan,

Pikit and Midsayap.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE AND PLEBISCITE

Other bordering areas where there is a resolution for inclusion from the local government

unit, or a petition of at least 10% of the qualified voters may also join after the plebiscite.

The people will decide whether they will join the Bangsamoro or not.

The final geographical scope of the Bangsamoro shall be determined after the plebiscite.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

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