The chair of the government peace panel talking peace with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Monday said the joint review of the draft law that will create a new political entity in
Professor Miriam Coronel Ferrer, GPH panel chair, said the meeting held at the Insular Hotel in
”(The review process has been going on smoothly, hopefully we achieve more success in the discussions in the coming days,” Ferrer said, adding that on the fourth day of the process, both the GPH and MILF, are focusing on the vital articles like articles on fiscal autonomy, power sharing and wealth.
“We formed sub committees to focus on article, making it sure the draft will have smooth sailing in Congress,” she added.
Both sides invited legal minds to help in the review.
“We have panel of independent lawyers and constitutional experts to ensure the provisions will not violate the Philippine Constitution,” Ferrer said.
Once the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) is completed, it will be submitted to Congress for review and once approved it will be subjected to plebiscite.
According to the road map of Malacanang, the law takes effect within the term of President Aquino.
Earlier, the MILF expressed optimism the review will clear all the doubts about the draft law crafted by the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC).
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