From the MILF Website (Mar 5): Public hearing and consultations on BBL held in Upi
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A responsive public hearing and consultations on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) was conducted by the Joint Committee on Justice and Security and Committee on Basic Rights of Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC), in coordination with the Local Government Unit of Upi, Maguindanao led by former member of GPH peace panel Ramon A. Piang Sr. on February 2 at Upi Municipal Gymnasium.
A responsive public hearing and consultations on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) was conducted by the Joint Committee on Justice and Security and Committee on Basic Rights of Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC), in coordination with the Local Government Unit of Upi, Maguindanao led by former member of GPH peace panel Ramon A. Piang Sr. on February 2 at Upi Municipal Gymnasium.
The public consultations was attended by about three hundred key leaders and representatives of indigenous peoples (IPs) in Mindanao, settlers and Moros from Upi and South Upi. The topics discussed during the consultations focused more on ancestral domains, indigenous people’s customary justice and dispute resolution.
“My concern is our identity, shall we remain Teduray as called, or shall will be called Bangsamoro?” – Johnny Modukef of OTLAC asked.
“Our identity as indigenous people will remain, the term Bangsamoro is a symbol of unity of all tribes in Mindanao” - Commissioner Atty. Asani Tammang, Chairman on Committee on Basic Rigths of Bangsamoro indanao Settlers’ Commissioner Pedrito Eisma cited Article I, section 5, “the Parties recognize Bangsamoro Identity. Those who at the time of conquest and colonization were considered natives or original inhabitants of Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago and its adjacent islands including Palawan, and their descendants whether of mixed or of full blood shall have the right to identify themselves as Bangsamoro by ascription or self-ascription.
Spouses and their descendants are classified as Bangsamoro. The freedom of choice of other indigenous peoples shall be respected.”
"It is not true that we do not support the Bangsamoro. We only wish to assert our rights that are enshrined in the law and in the sacred agreement between our ancestors, Mamalu and Tabunaway."– Timuay Jovito B. Martin, Regional Tribal Chieftain of ARMM emphasized.
One representative from the local office of DepEd suggested that the crafters of the proposed law shall, “include in the Bangsamoro Basic law Republic Act No. 9055 known as Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001.”
All participants that stood for clarifications and queries expressed supports to the upcoming Bangsamoro government.
The commissioners listened attentively to all issues and recommendations raised by the participants who were given five minutes each to say their concerns.
The public consultations were led by Commissioner Atty. Asani Tammang, Chairman of the Committee on Basic Rigths of Bangsamoro and Commissioner Hussein Munoz, Chairman on Committee on Justice and Security, accompanied by Commissioners Froilyn Mendoza, Melanio Ulama, Atty Raissa Jajurie, Said Shiek, Abdullah Camlian, Akmad Sakkam, Talib Benito, at Fatmawati Salapudin.
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President Benigno Aquino III last December 18, 2012 issued EO 120 Creating the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) with the mandate: To draft the Bangsamoro Basic Law with provisions consistent with the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro.
The law is based on the Framework Agreement agreed upon by the Philippine Government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signed in Malacanang Palace on October 15, 2012. Once is enacted by congress and ratified in a plebiscite, it will replace Republic Act 9054, which created the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
To coordinates, conduct dialogues and consultations with National and various stakeholders in furtherance of its functions.
Mr. Sinichi Masuda, a JICA representative attended the consultations as an observer.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/welcome/item/847-public-hearing-and-consultations-on-bbl-held-in-upi
“My concern is our identity, shall we remain Teduray as called, or shall will be called Bangsamoro?” – Johnny Modukef of OTLAC asked.
“Our identity as indigenous people will remain, the term Bangsamoro is a symbol of unity of all tribes in Mindanao” - Commissioner Atty. Asani Tammang, Chairman on Committee on Basic Rigths of Bangsamoro indanao Settlers’ Commissioner Pedrito Eisma cited Article I, section 5, “the Parties recognize Bangsamoro Identity. Those who at the time of conquest and colonization were considered natives or original inhabitants of Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago and its adjacent islands including Palawan, and their descendants whether of mixed or of full blood shall have the right to identify themselves as Bangsamoro by ascription or self-ascription.
Spouses and their descendants are classified as Bangsamoro. The freedom of choice of other indigenous peoples shall be respected.”
"It is not true that we do not support the Bangsamoro. We only wish to assert our rights that are enshrined in the law and in the sacred agreement between our ancestors, Mamalu and Tabunaway."– Timuay Jovito B. Martin, Regional Tribal Chieftain of ARMM emphasized.
One representative from the local office of DepEd suggested that the crafters of the proposed law shall, “include in the Bangsamoro Basic law Republic Act No. 9055 known as Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001.”
All participants that stood for clarifications and queries expressed supports to the upcoming Bangsamoro government.
The commissioners listened attentively to all issues and recommendations raised by the participants who were given five minutes each to say their concerns.
The public consultations were led by Commissioner Atty. Asani Tammang, Chairman of the Committee on Basic Rigths of Bangsamoro and Commissioner Hussein Munoz, Chairman on Committee on Justice and Security, accompanied by Commissioners Froilyn Mendoza, Melanio Ulama, Atty Raissa Jajurie, Said Shiek, Abdullah Camlian, Akmad Sakkam, Talib Benito, at Fatmawati Salapudin.
President Benigno Aquino III last December 18, 2012 issued EO 120 Creating the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) with the mandate: To draft the Bangsamoro Basic Law with provisions consistent with the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro.
The law is based on the Framework Agreement agreed upon by the Philippine Government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signed in Malacanang Palace on October 15, 2012. Once is enacted by congress and ratified in a plebiscite, it will replace Republic Act 9054, which created the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
To coordinates, conduct dialogues and consultations with National and various stakeholders in furtherance of its functions.
Mr. Sinichi Masuda, a JICA representative attended the consultations as an observer.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/welcome/item/847-public-hearing-and-consultations-on-bbl-held-in-upi