Malacañang has released the next programmed steps towards the creation and realization of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Political Entity illustrated in infographic below.
The Bangsamoro is the autonomous body that will replace the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), emerging from the peace talks between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
According to the Framework Agreement released on October 7, 2012 by the Government of Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front “The core territory of the Bangsamoro shall be composed of: (a) the present geographical area of the ARMM; (b) the Municipalities of Baloi, Munai, Nunugan, Pantar, Tagoloan and Tangkal in the province of Lanao del Norte and all other barangays in the Municipalities of Kabacan, Carmen, Aleosan, Pigkawayan, Pikit, and Midsayap that voted for inclusion in the ARMM during the 2001 plebiscite; (c) the cities of Cotabato and Isabela; and (d) all other contiguous areas where there is a resolution of the local government unit or a petition of at least ten percent (10%) of the qualified voters in the area asking for their inclusion at least two months prior to the conduct of the ratification of the Bangsamoro Basic Law and the process of delimitation of the Bangsamoro….”
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