Posted to the MILF Website (Apr 13): BTC Chair Iqbal meets community-based media
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On April 9, Chairman Mohagher Iqbal of the MILF Peace Panel, the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) and MILF Central Committee on Information met with community-based media in the hinterland’s town of Upi where 85% indigenous peoples (Teduray and Lambangian) lived with the agenda "Understanding CAB & Bangsamoro Basic Law". Commissioner Timuay Melanio Ulama representing the IPs was also present.
On April 9, Chairman Mohagher Iqbal of the MILF Peace Panel, the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) and MILF Central Committee on Information met with community-based media in the hinterland’s town of Upi where 85% indigenous peoples (Teduray and Lambangian) lived with the agenda "Understanding CAB & Bangsamoro Basic Law". Commissioner Timuay Melanio Ulama representing the IPs was also present.
In the said meeting, Chairman Iqbal updated members of the local-based media on the undertakings of the BTC and mentioned the creation of 7 BTC Committees and special committees such as Feedback and Recommendation Committee, Task Force Mamalu-Tabunaway, MNLF and other rebel Groups.
The BTC comprising fifteen members including its chairman is at the last stretch of finalizing the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and in matter of days ready for submission to President Benigno C. Aquino III.
The March 31, 2014 previously mentioned as the date for the submission of the BBL was reset due to some unforeseen events.
The President who witnessed the historic signing of the peace deal last March 27, 2014 will certify the draft law as urgent measure.
“Hopefully, Congress will enact a law that would capture the demands of the Bangsamoro people,” Iqbal told the members of the media.
Once enacted and signed by President Aquino, the BBL will be submitted in a plebiscite to the people in the proposed Bangsamoro region for ratification. Once ratified, an enhanced Bangsamoro autonomous region will be established replacing the current Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
Chairman Iqbal said that two Teduray Mayors in Maguindanao sent a letter to the MILF stating their trust and confidence on the Moro Front and expressed their support to the peace process.
This coming April 24-26, 2014, members of the GPH and MILF peace panel together with their Technical Working Group (TWG) will be in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to deliberate on how to effectively implement the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro signed last January 27 at the Kalayaan Ground of Malacanang Palace in Manila.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/welcome/item/920-btc-chair-iqbal-meets-community-based-media
The BTC comprising fifteen members including its chairman is at the last stretch of finalizing the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and in matter of days ready for submission to President Benigno C. Aquino III.
The March 31, 2014 previously mentioned as the date for the submission of the BBL was reset due to some unforeseen events.
The President who witnessed the historic signing of the peace deal last March 27, 2014 will certify the draft law as urgent measure.
“Hopefully, Congress will enact a law that would capture the demands of the Bangsamoro people,” Iqbal told the members of the media.
Once enacted and signed by President Aquino, the BBL will be submitted in a plebiscite to the people in the proposed Bangsamoro region for ratification. Once ratified, an enhanced Bangsamoro autonomous region will be established replacing the current Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
Chairman Iqbal said that two Teduray Mayors in Maguindanao sent a letter to the MILF stating their trust and confidence on the Moro Front and expressed their support to the peace process.
This coming April 24-26, 2014, members of the GPH and MILF peace panel together with their Technical Working Group (TWG) will be in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to deliberate on how to effectively implement the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro signed last January 27 at the Kalayaan Ground of Malacanang Palace in Manila.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/welcome/item/920-btc-chair-iqbal-meets-community-based-media