An alliance of Metro Manila-based groups comprising Moros and Christians calling itself as ‘YES FOR BBL MOVEMENT’ gathered in front of the House of Representatives, Quezon City on January 20 and urged lawmakers to fast track the passage of House Bill No. 4994 or the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL).
The “YES FOR BBL MOVEMENT”, is a coalition of different non-government organizations, religious groups, youth and women sectors that are urging for the immediate passage of the BBL.
Mahdie Amella, Chairman of the Mindanao Peoples Caucus (MPC) said that BBL is the best compromise formula in resolving the decades-old conflict and attaining genuine peace and development in Mindanao and the country as well.
“There will be no peace in the country if there is no peace in Mindanao.” Amella said.
“It is high time for the president to utilize its political and executive power by harnessing a majority if not unanimous votes for enactment of BBL. Amella added.”
In her speech, Julikha Piang Alim, Vice chairwoman of UMMAHAT, a women organization in Maharlika, Taguig City said that whether they (congressmen and congresswomen) like it or not, their terms as lawmakers shall end by 2016.
Their positions are temporary hence it is right time for them to leave a legacy to their people especially the Moros who had been struggling for their right to self-determination the past more than forty years.
She added that as a mother and leader who witnessed the impact of wars for many years, she appeals to Congress for the speedy deliberations and enactment of the BBL.
“We (women) are appealing and calling the attention of our representatives in congress to please pass the BBL because it is a significant legislation that can resolve the seemingly endless conflict in Mindanao.” she added.
The rally was primarily aimed at letting the lawmakers know and feel that even people in the metropolis are supportive to the passage of the Bangsamoro law that will not only end the conflict but shall also open the gateway to inclusivity, equality, harmony, progress and development in the Moro homeland.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/welcome/item/1464-“yes-for-bbl-movement”-holds-rally-in-front-of-congress
Mahdie Amella, Chairman of the Mindanao Peoples Caucus (MPC) said that BBL is the best compromise formula in resolving the decades-old conflict and attaining genuine peace and development in Mindanao and the country as well.
“There will be no peace in the country if there is no peace in Mindanao.” Amella said.
“It is high time for the president to utilize its political and executive power by harnessing a majority if not unanimous votes for enactment of BBL. Amella added.”
In her speech, Julikha Piang Alim, Vice chairwoman of UMMAHAT, a women organization in Maharlika, Taguig City said that whether they (congressmen and congresswomen) like it or not, their terms as lawmakers shall end by 2016.
Their positions are temporary hence it is right time for them to leave a legacy to their people especially the Moros who had been struggling for their right to self-determination the past more than forty years.
She added that as a mother and leader who witnessed the impact of wars for many years, she appeals to Congress for the speedy deliberations and enactment of the BBL.
“We (women) are appealing and calling the attention of our representatives in congress to please pass the BBL because it is a significant legislation that can resolve the seemingly endless conflict in Mindanao.” she added.
The rally was primarily aimed at letting the lawmakers know and feel that even people in the metropolis are supportive to the passage of the Bangsamoro law that will not only end the conflict but shall also open the gateway to inclusivity, equality, harmony, progress and development in the Moro homeland.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/welcome/item/1464-“yes-for-bbl-movement”-holds-rally-in-front-of-congress
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