LPP Recommendations To House Committee On Bangsamoro Basic Law - CongRufus - Nov28 - IliganCityConsultation

November 28, 2014
Hon. Rufus Rodriguez

House Committee on Bangsamoro Basic Bill
House of Congress
Philippines
We, the Lanao Peace Partnership, composed of non-governmental organizations
and government academic institution, have conducted series of grassroot-based
consultations and CAB-BBL Education in the 22 towns of Lanao del Norte, in the
cities of Iligan and Marawi and in some towns of Lanao del Sur since 2013 to 2014;
We have partnered with the GIZ-Civil Peace Service (GIZ-CPS), the Office of the
Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP), the Bangsamoro Transition
Commission (BTC), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in
Iligan and Lanao del Norte, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples in
Iligan (NCIP), and with municipal and barangay officials in the conduct of these
consultations and educative processes;
We aimed at contributing in furthering a transparent and democratized peace
process by educating, consulting, and engaging stakeholders on the
Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), Bangsamoro Basic Law
(BBL) and other related updates of the peace process. The educative process
targets to improve stakeholders knowledge, lessen unnecessary fears or anxiety,
and make them more adaptive on some uncomfortable parts in the transitional
phase. This is consistent to the principles of inclusivity and of peoples
participation where knowledge is requisite to generate their support and
ownership of the peace process, both in the local and national levels.
We have provided recommendations to the Bangsamoro Transition Commission
(BTC) and have shared our observations too to the Third Party Monitoring Team
(TPMT);
We have also responsibly conducted validation to determine whether or not the
recommendations from consulted communities are integrated in the drafted BBL;
We are therefore humbly sharing to you our recommendations for inclusion in the
Bangsamoro Basic Law and also our perspectives on some concerns generated
from the communities;
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1. LPP recommends to the Congress the inclusion in the Bangsamoro Basic

Law the full recognition of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as partner
for peace and development agenda, particularly in the transition phase.
2. LPP recommends inclusion of more seats in the parliament for Youth
Representation under the Bangsamoro Basic Laws sectoral representation
and within the Bangsamoro structure. LPP further recommends the
inclusion of youth agenda under the Bangsamoro Development Plan.
3. LPP recommends that concerns for the orphans of former MNLF and MILF
combatants, as victims of war, should be addressed in the Transitional
Justice aspect of the Normalization process. We also recommend that the
Bangsamoro Police Force (yet to be organized) and the PNP will prioritize
addressing the proliferation of illegal drugs and arms trading in the region
and neighbouring areas as part of the internal security management.
4. LPP recommends to GPH and MILF peace panels for the Third Party
Monitoring Team (TPMT) to have effective protocols in its monitoring
activities at the grassroot level.
5. There is no guarantee that political dynasty could be abolished under the
drafted BBL and under the Bangsamoro government. There is a need to
continue the campaign against political warlordism and dynasty and thus,
LPP recommends to the Bangsamoro government to adopt the anti-dynasty
bill and for the national Congress to effectively act on this too.
6. As to the concerns on freedom of information, press freedom, and
transparency through mass media, LPP supports the call of Bangsamoro
journalists for the creation of Ministry of Public Information or
Bangsamoro Information Agency.
7. LPP recommends the extension of transition phase period to five years for
effective, participatory, democratic and conflict-sensitive transition in the
Bangsamoro areas.
8. LPP likewise support the peace and development agenda of the indigenous
peoples within the Bangsamoro and their just representation in the
parliament by adding more seats in legislative body for traditional IP
leaders.
9. LPP recommends that under the Normalization Aspect, program for
scholarship and livelihood assistance should be developed specific for
former MILF combatants who have not availed the opportunity for
education and will be disqualified to apply for a post in the Bangsamoro
Police Force.

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Further, we also share with you the following observations with full trust that
the House of Congress could provide legislative measures for these concerns:
1. Conflict affected areas in Lanao del Norte, which is not part of the Bangsamoro
Core Territory, recommend that they should be included in the rehabilitation
or reconstruction under the Normalization and Transitional Justice Aspects of
Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro.
2. There is increase of knowledge about CAB and BBL among consulted
communities (or among participants) but there remain evident fears and
worries because the BBL does not guarantee a future free from violence and
social insecurity.
3. LPP noted that while there is a democratic mechanism and option for
communities who wanted to petition for inclusion in Bangsamoro territory
however, there is no express mechanism for others who wanted to petition for
exclusion.
4. There is also clamor from conflict-affected communities that the normalization
process and the transitional justice aspect should be clearly defined by
implementing authorities with participation from the grassroot communities
through democratic consultations and dialogues.
5. While we recognize that the BBL provide democratic options for the
Bangsamoro people outside the core territory, but we also share their
sentiments that the marginalization of hinterland communities have
encouraged or motivated them to consider the option to petition for inclusion
with hope to experience positive community development and transformation.
6. In the transition phase, communities raised concerns about job insecurity; on
the taxation policy within Bangsamoro region; and on the internal revenue
allotment of LGUs and barangays who are contemplating to petition for
inclusion.
7. There was also serious concern on when will the Comelec issue the directives
and mechanism on the process of petitioning for inclusion.

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We submit these recommendations and observations, along with an Annex that

details the consolidated result of our consultations and dialogues, for your kindheart consideration and action.
Thank you very much for this space where our voices are heard.
Sincerely and for the people,
ROBERTO M. QUIJANO
Acting Managing Director
Pailig Development Foundation Inc.
ENGR. MARIAM BARANDIA

Executive Director
Kapamagogopa Inc.
Prof. JUVANNI A. CABALLERO

Officer-in-Charge
MSU-IIT Institute for Peace and
Development in Mindanao
REGINA SALVADOR-ANTEQUISA
Executive Director
Ecosystems Work for Essential Benefits Inc.
JUANITO C. ENRIQUEZ, JR.

Managing Director
Civil Society Organization Forum
for Peace Inc.
VIOLETA M. GLORIA
Lanao Peace Partnership Coordinator
GIZ-Civil Peace Service-LPP/EFK

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ANNEX 1. CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY-BASED RECOMMENDATIONS FROM

VARIED CONSULTATIONS DONE BY THE LANAO PEACE PARTNERSHIP FROM
OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2013, IN FEBRUARY 2014, AND FROM SEPTEMBER
TO DECEMBER 2014.
PART 1. CONSOLIDATED CONSULTATION RESULTS from CORE TERRITORY
with VALIDATION TO DETERMINE IF THESE COMMUNITY-BASED
RECOMMENDATIONS SUBMITTED TO THE BANGSAMORO TRANSITION
COMMISSION (BTC) ARE DULY INTEGRATED IN THE BANGSAMORO BASIC
BILL.
The public consultations aimed to achieve the following:
1. Participants freely expressed, shared and contributed their hopes and dreams for a peaceful
Bangsamoro which can be an essential parcel in the drafting of the BBL.
2. Participants get the feel of ownership and participation for the building of lasting peace in
Mindanao specifically Lanao del Norte and Iligan City.
3. Participants grasp the history of the Bangsamoro struggle and how it affected the contiguous
regions and the entire nation.
4. Provide open spaces for communities to share their vision, sentiments, expectations,
recommendations and plans for sustaining peace in their areas.
The consultation results can be classified into themes such as territory, government, education,
security, natural resources, economy, justice system, election system, basic rights for women,
youth, labor and indigenous peoples.
Below are the issues raised from participants coming from six towns or communities in Lanao
del Norte deemed part of the core territory of the Bangsamoro.
ISSUES/ CONCERNS
Breakdown of law and

order/ persistence of
impunity:
Widespread theft
Killings that has
RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM PARTICIPANTS
Strengthen the institutional
capacity of the future
Bangsamoro police force
SPECIFIC
PROVISION/STATUTE IN THE
BANGSAMORO BASIC BILL
BASED ON VALIDATION
Section 1-18, Art XI. Public Order and
Safety
LPP recommends that the
Bangsamoro Police Force and the

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become more
frequent
Unhindered
trading of illicit
drugs
Persistence of RIDO
PNP will prioritize curbing or

preventing the proliferation of illegal
drugs and arms trade in the region
and neighbouring areas.
*Rein in the MILF forces from

participating in the rido of
relatives;
*Expand the coverage of cases
that shariah justice applies to;
Institutionalizing appropriate
justice mechanisms;
In CAB, this can be addressed under

Annex on Normalization, Part A.
Sec. 1- 28; Art X. Bangsamoro Justice
System.
It encourages plural justice system
where people could avail remedies
from regular court, Shariah court,
traditional and customary way of
resolving dispute and alternative
dispute resolution system.
Expand the coverage of shariah

to include Bangsamoro people Section 1-18, Art XI. Public Order and
living outside the Bangsamoro Safety .
territory
Reining the MILF forces can be
addressed through B1 & B3 under
Normalization aspect of CAB.
*build the capacity for

dialogue of relevant
governance structures
Art IX . Basic Right.

Sec 4 & Sec. 8 Art VI.
Intergovernmental Relations
Sec. 6 A to H of Art VII. Bangsamoro
Parliament (BBL)
Sec. 21 Art VII Bangsamoro
Parliament (BBL)
Poor environmental
protection practices
*Strengthen environmental
law enforcement in the
Bangsamoro autonomous
setup
*Greater powers for
Bangsamoro to implement
localized actions against
environmental law
violators
Art V Sec 34. Powers of Government

and Sec. 37.
Art V Sec 2 (4)
Art. V. Sec 3. (44, 53)
Art. V. Sec 4 (b)

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Art XIII. Sec 2, 3, 4, 5 and Sections

8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20,
22, 23 and 27.
Art IX. Section 5
Militarization of
communities:
MILF law
enforcement
operations
AFP troops
getting interested
in the outcomes
of local conflicts
*MILF rein in its forces

*Deal with command
structures; make them
accountable for action of units
*MILF to disarm; former
combatants given livelihood or
Conditional Cash Transfer
benefits
Name of the autonomy

area
Restore the name ARMM
The concept of Bangsamoro as an

identity (Art 2) and as a name of
political entity (Art 1). Bangsamoro
as a territory is discussed in Art. 3.
Assurance that any

agreement between govt
and the MILF should be
implemented faithful to
its letter and spirit
Involve the grassroots

communities in monitoring the
implementation of the
agreement
FAB, CAB and BBL
Normalization Annex of CAB.
Sec 7 Art 4 discussed social justice;

Sec 6 on promotion of right; and Sec
2 of Art guarantees a democratic
political system.
For monitoring, the CAB and BBL
implementation will be monitored by
the Third Party Monitoring Team
consisting of 5 persons from
international and national
personalities.
LPP recommends to GPH and MILF
peace panels for the TPMT have
effective protocols in its monitoring
activities at the grassroot level.
Protection of minority
rights
ISSUE/ CONCERN
Ensure equality of rights of all

Bangsamoro constituents
regardless of religion, culture
RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM PARTICIPANTS
Art IX Sections 1-21. Bangsamoro

Basic Rights.
SPECIFIC

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Transparency in every
aspect of govt affairs
*Institutionalize citizen
participation in various
aspects of Bangsamoro
governance
*Policy recognition of role
of CSOs in fostering
inclusive Bangsamoro
development

BASED ON VALIDATION
Art IX Sections 1-21. Bangsamoro
Basic Rights.
Art IV Sec 2. Democratic Political
System
Art IV Sec. 4 Civilian government
Art. IV Sec 7 . Social Justice
Art. V Sec 4 (n) adopt measures and
promote the rights of peoples
organization and other collective
organization.
Effective law
enforcement and
policing:
-fairness of enforcing
the law
-avoid discrimination
-easy solution of crimes
*Future Bangsamoro police

undergo rigid training
*Bangsamoro police outside of
MILF influence and control
*Govt must lead the
Bangsamoro police force,
setting qualifications who can
be admitted into it.
Dominance by a few
families over Moro
politics and electoral
outcomes
*Abolition of political
dynasties in Bangsamoro
LPP recommends to the Bangsamoro

government the full recognition of
the civil society organization as
partner for peace and development
agenda within Bangsamoro region
and its neighbouring areas.
Art XI. Section 1-18, Public Order and
Safety.
Details are also present under the
Normalization aspect of the CAB.
There is no guarantee that the

proposed governmental structure in
BBL under Bangsamoro government
can abolish political dynasty. There
is a need to continue the campaign
against political warlordism and
dynasty.
LPP recommends to the Bangsamoro
government and its parliament to
adopt the anti-dynasty bill.
Improving the
*Grant competitive
salaries for madrasah
Bangsamoro Basic Right.

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madrasah education
system
Poverty
educators, similar to
regular teachers
*timely release of salaries of
madrasah teachers
*build more madrasah schools
*sufficient honorarium and
other benefits for
imam/madaris teachers;
*recognition of madrasah by
LGU
*building of madrasah
buildings, esp. in the remote
areas
*for Central govt and
Bangsamoro govt to implement
a comprehensive social and
economic devt program aimed
at lifting the Bangsamoro areas
from impoverishment
- road infra
- support to agriculture
- education (enshrined as
right in Basic Law)
- social services (enshrined
as right in Basic Law)
*ensure equal access by

women to social and
economic services
Poor observance of
customary laws; there is
gradual phasing out of
customs and traditions
Recognize customary laws as

source of rights and duties in
the respective localities; to be
enshrined in Basic Law
Ensuring affirmative
action for education of
Bangsamoro youth
*enshrine right to education in

Basic Law as fundamental right
of youth within Bangsamoro
territory
*massive investment for school
buildings in remote areas
*free college education
Art V Sec 4 (l and m) Creation of a

ministry of madaris and conduct of
periodic competitive qualifying
examinations of madaris teachers for
permanent appointments to the
Bangsamoro education system
Art IX Sec 13 Rights to education
Bangsamoro Development Plan
Art 5, sec. 2 (12)

Art 5, sec 3 exclusive powers.
Art IX Sec.13 & 17. Education as a
basic right.
Art XIII Economy and Patrimony;
Sec 23 Art XIII Agriculture,
Fisheries and Aquatic resources
Women Seat in the BTA as a
sectoral representative, GAD, gender
equity, reserved seat in the
parliament,
Art X Sec 23. Bangsamoro Justice
System. Traditional and Tribal
Justice System
Preamble
Art IX Sec.13 & 17.
Bangsamoro Basic Right
Creation of Madaris.

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Fostering MuslimChristian cultural

understanding and
harmony
*free teacher training

*Culture of Peace training
mainstreamed in educational
system;
Preamble.
Basic Rights.
PART 2. CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY-BASED RECOMMENDATIONS FROM

THE NON-STATE ACTORS CONSULTATION (OR MEMBERS OF THE MORO
NATIONAL LIBERATION FRONT): MRANAO FORUM IN LANAO DEL NORTE
DONE BY THE LANAO PEACE PARTNERSHIP on FEBRUARY 2014.
In keeping with its commitment to the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) to undertake
public engagement activities in relation to the Bangsamoro transition, the Lanao Peace
Partnership (LPP) cooperated with CSOs based in Lanao areas, in the conduct of these
consultation with NSAs in Lanao del Norte. The consultations with non-state armed actors and
their communities was a space to ventilate their concerns and to collate their recommendations
to the Bangsamoro Transition Commission who were then tasked to draft the Bangsamoro Basic
Law. The participants of these consultations came from the towns of Poona Piagapo, Piagapo,
Maigo, Kauswagan, Tagoloan, Iligan, Munai and Matungao.
TOPICS &
DISCUSSION
POINTS
RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM PARTICIPANTS
SPECIFIC
BASED ON VALIDATION
Topic A:
Institutionalization
of Maranao Culture
Maranao
culture are
slowly faded
As a Maranao,
we should
sustain our
culture because
Maranao are
very Hospitable
If could only
Before and after, either the

negotiation will pursue or not
the culture of Maranao must
be Integrated in the DepEd
The Maranao Culture shall

be integrated as one
Curriculum in the
Department of Education.
Preamble of BBL recognizes peoples

diversity and the significance of
culture in their way of life.
Art IX Sec 6, 19, 20, 21 Customary

rights; tradition & Culture; and
Management of Bangsamoro
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sustain the
Maranao
culture. disunity
will not be arise
Language and
the way
Maranao dress
up nowadays
were faded
Main purpose of
this topic is to
be integrated in
Department of
Education is the
establishment
of Bangsamoro
in the
ratification of
BBL.
Learn/Teach more about the

ff:
Historical and Cultural Sites.
a) Customs create
institution or school that
focus on Maranao Custom,
problem is that the one
who handle or preserve for
Maranao culture are other
people e.g. the performers
in MSU or the Sining
Pananadum. They perform
both local and
International
Right to education and the right to

enjoy the diversity of culture are
considered as fundamental
Bangsamoro Basic right.
b) Language Maranao is
proud of his self, because
he can speak in various
dialect but he already
forget/abandon his own
Language
To strengthen
c) History Darangun
the Taritib Ago
(History) of Maranao,
Igma
before Agoncilio Maranao
(Customary Law
are very good. They call
in Maranao)
Mindanao as promise
Island. But when Agoncilio
Government
came into scene He said,
should
promise Island is made by
recognize and
Politician
support the
Taritib Ago
Igma
d) Rights It is more on Civil
Rights
e) Special laws Conacre
Liability should be
included
Art V Sec 4 (l and m) Creation of a

ministry of madaris and conduct of
periodic competitive qualifying
examinations of madaris teachers for
permanent appointments to the
Bangsamoro education system
Sec 13 Art IX Rights to education.
The enhancement of Shariah laws

enforcement provides more
opportunity for Bangsamoro peoples
to enjoy their civil rights.
f) Enhancement of the P.D.

1083 known as Philippine
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Muslim Code/ genuine

Shariah Law there
should have a revise in the
P.D. 1083
Topic B:
Assertion of Equal
Rights and
Privileges of MNLF
Mujahedeen in the
Present Phase of the
MILF-GPH Peace
Agreement
Causes:
This matter is addressed under the

Normalization aspect of the
Comprehensive Agreement of the
Bangsamoro. The MNLF is also
beneficiary of the PAMANA project
of the GPH.
Conduct of renewed
peace dialogue.
This time including the
MNLF participation in
There is a continuing dialogue

between the MILF, MNLF, GPH and
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1. MILFs Non
recognition
of brother
MNLF
Mujahedeen
struggle for
total
liberation of
the
Bangsamoro
homeland.
2. OIC believes
more in the
scripted
MILF-GPH
peace
agreement
than the
silent
majority
(MNLF
based).
the peace panels.
OIC. There is also a Bangsamoro

Coordination Forum where issues
can be ventilated and deliberated.
Under the Normalization aspect of

the Agreement, the GPH and the
MILF identified Transitional Justice
Mechanism to address historical
injustices, legitimate grievances,
human rights violation, and
guarantees of the non-recurrence in
the Bangsamoro regions regardless of
their political affiliations.
3. As a result
of the WAR
of attrition
employed by
the GPH
and other
accomplice
to the crime
of soft
genocide
committed
against the
Bangsamoro
people.
4. The divide
and rule
tactic
employed by
the GPH on
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the
Bangsamoro
people.
Effects:
1. Bangsamoro
people
disunited.
2. Poverty
proliferated
throughout
the
Bangsamoro
homeland.
3. We lost our
dignity as a
Bangsamoro
nation.
Topic C: How was the
Agreement between
MNLF And GPH? It
may be forgotten.
The MNLF still wanted

to continue their
wants/demands
concerning on the
process of the TRIPOLI
Agreement until now
The rights of the MNLF
to be included on the
drafting of the
Bangsamoro Basic Law
MNLF wants to have
their own rights on the
land of the
Bangsamoro
Issues:
1. What is now
happening on
the Agreement
between MNLF
and GPH on the
year 1976 until
now?
Did the
GPH
stop the
negotiati
It will be hard for us to

surrender our fire
arms, especially those
Maranaos who had
their Rido issues in
order to protect our
This matter is addressed under the

Normalization aspect of the
Comprehensive Agreement of the
Bangsamoro. The MNLF is also
beneficiary of the PAMANA project
of the GPH.
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on with
the
MNLF?
selves
The
GPH did
not
conform
on
MNLF
the
TRIPOL
I
agreeme
nt that
had
been
affirmed
on the
year
1976

Under the Normalization aspect of
the Agreement, the GPH and the
MILF identified Transitional Justice
Mechanism to address historical
injustices, legitimate grievances,
human rights violation, and
guarantees of the non-recurrence in
the Bangsamoro regions regardless of
their political affiliations.
The GPH and MILF guarantee
inclusivity in the establishment of
Bangsamoro government.
Topic D:
Decommissioning
of Firearms
Advantage:
If both side
(GPH-MILF)
are sincere on
the peace
agreement on
the Annex on
Normalization
then its
possible that
we can achieved
peace
Signing of the
Agreement should be
push through sincerely
What have agreed
should be implemented
to have true and lasting
peace
We need to have a
The GPH and MILF guarantee

inclusivity in the establishment of
Bangsamoro government.
The CAB further guarantees that the

result and outcome of the
establishment of the Bangsamoro
government will not be less than
what is agreed upon by the GPH and
MNLF.
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The only way

for us to feel
that were safe
mostly to those
who had a
conflict or Rido,
having weapon
had a big role to
protect us from
danger
patience and unity for

the peace to sustain
Inclusiveness and
participatory of MNLF
in the issues of peace
process nowadays
Disadvantage:
If the Mujahidin
will not be
knowledgeable
concerning on
the annex on
Normalization,
possible peace
will no longer
exist
Topic E:
Character of
Bangsamoro
Majority affirm
that in every
trouble that
happen, Moros
are usually their
blaming
The agreement
between the
MNLF and the
Government on
Tripoli
Agreement on
1976 during the
time of Nur
Misuari, is Nur
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Misuari still the

Chairman on
MNLF?
Is government
will not lie on
the Agreement
that was being
processed?
Government did
not conform the
agreement that
was agreed on
the both side
MNLF & GPH
Topic F:
What will happen
when the dialogue
between the MILF &
GPH will not
succeed/what will
happen if the
agreement will not
be fully
implemented?
The people will
be force to
prepare for
another battle
There should be other

steps to address what
has not been agreed.
Example dialogue
between MILF &
MNLF

The Government
The Moro
should be sincere in the
fighters have
agreement to fulfill
already
lasting peace in
experienced it
Mindanao recognition
last 1996 when
of the MNLF former
the government
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of the
Philippines did
not follow what
has been agreed
between the
MILF and the
GPH
and current combatant

in the current MILFGPH agreement
Citing a
conversation of
MNLF
Commander
Nur Minsuari
with secretary
Deles, Nur
Minsuari asks
what does Sec.
Deles talks
about when she
said that the
second phase of
1996 agreement
are already
done when they
have not given
what the MILF
is asks for
The team agrees
to the content of
the Framework
Agreement
Topic G:
Concerns of the
Youth
They posed the

following questions:
Rights of the Youth,
This is recognized under the
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1. What is the role

of the youth in
the Peace
Process?
2. What are the
benefits that the
youth can gain
from the
Bangsamoro?
(Youth,
students &
orphans?)
3. What moral
values and
lessons can we
gain from the
PP?
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Rights
(Kabnar)
Benefits
(Gona)
Connection
To know the
Dos and
Donts
Moral
voices of the youth

must be heard
(Freedom of expression
within Bangsamoro)
Bangsamoro Basic Right.

Art IX Sec.13 & 17
Education we need to
know and understand
what is stated in the
BBL/FAB concerning
the youth what are our
ancestors fighting for?
Establishment of Youth
Organization within
the Bangsamoro (like
Sangguniang
Kabataan-Separate)
Rules and regulations
concerning the Youth,
what are the
restrictions? What can
we do and cannot do?
Special programs for
the youth? Programs
that can convert the
attention of the youth
so that drug addiction
bad activities like
Karera will be lessen
Rights to Education of
the Orphans- those
youth who lost their
parents during the war
Benefits for the
descendents of
Combatants
- Scholarships
In Iligan, there are youth leaders

educated on FAB, CAB and BBL. LPP
recommends OPAPP to conduct
more CAB-BBL Education for youths.
LPP recognizes also the presence and
participation of the youths in all
community-based CAB-BBL
education.
LPP recommends inclusion of more
seats in the parliament for youth
representation under the
Bangsamoro Basic Law and within
the Bangsamoro structure. LPP
further recommends the inclusion of
youth agenda under the
Bangsamoro Development Plan.
LPP recommends that concerns for
the orphans of former MNLF and
MILF combatants, as victims of war,
should be addressed in the
Transitional Justice aspect of the
Normalization process.
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Trainings and Seminars
Art IX Sec. 10 & 12 Rights of Children
PART 3. CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY-BASED RECOMMENDATIONS FROM

THE NON-STATE ACTORS CONSULTATION (OR MEMBERS OF THE MORO
NATIONAL LIBERATION FRONT): MRANAO FORUM IN LANAO DEL NORTE
DONE BY THE LANAO PEACE PARTNERSHIP on FEBRUARY 2014.
Topic
RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM PARTICIPANTS
A.
Strengthening
Shariah Law
-
B. Retaining
Full implementation of
Shariah Law
Creation of Municipal Shariah
Court in every municipality
Creation of Provincial District
Court in every province
Creation of Shariah Supreme
Court
Organization of Shariah
Affiliate Court
Strengthening of qualification
of Shariah Lawyer
o Must be a member of
Integrated Shariah Bar
o Must be a graduate of
Shariah
Rights and privileges of
Ulama to be given without the
interference of the politicians
SPECIFIC
BASED ON VALIDATION
Sec. 1- 28; Art X. Bangsamoro
Justice System includes the
strengthening of Shariah Justice
system.
Suggestion and
cit.
Muslim
Mindanao in
the
Bangsamoro
Government
Recommendation
-
C. In the
event CAB
will be failed?
What shall we
do? What are
our
perspectives
and actions?
Bangsamoro Parliamentary
Government in Muslim
Mindanao
Bangsamoro Political Entity
in Muslim Mindanao
Bangsamoro Government in
Muslim Mindanao
The word Muslim must be
stated in the proposed Basic
Law
The word Muslim Mindanao
is the legacy of late President
Corazon Aquino to the
Muslim when it is stated in
the fundamental law, hence
its retention.
The concept of Bangsamoro as an

identity (Art 2) and as a name of
political entity (Art 1). Bangsamoro
as a territory is discussed in Art. 3.
Discussion Note
All notable/doable
perspectives and actions must
be based on the mandate of
the people, religion and
country as a basic unit
framework of discussion.
Refer to general principles of the

BBL and the basic rights.
Muslim refers to believer and

practitioner of Islamic faith.
Salient Features
Strengthening; peaceeducation; peace-economy
and strong faith
cit.
Key Understanding
Unity of efforts, perseverance,
trust worthiness and genuine
Jihad Fiy Sabiylillah
Observations
Muslim Leaders must have to
be always with sincere
support.
Actions and Action Steps

Sincere devotion and
desirable commitment
Activities
Series of Peoples
Consultations through forum
and discussions to arrive at a
remarkable point.
Timeline and Milestones
At utmost needs and upon
comprehensive consensus of
stakeholders
Signs of CAB Failures
Used of technicalities against

the success of the CAB
Lengthy of discussions and
approval as delaying tactics
Actual disapproval by
concerned authorities
On both parties GRP-MILF
violates the CAB
Our demands in case of
CAB Failures:
Joint supports and strong
connections to the
International Communities
In case of failures of GRP-
cit.
MILF Negotiations, still

subject to international law,
and not to local law
Stop military (AFP)
deployment to the
Bangsamoro Areas and
communities
Accessibility of Mass Media
Conclusion
The Success of Peace
Agreement serves as the
tangible progress of peace
living conditions of the
Filipino People and the
Bangsamoro.
cit.
As to the concerns on accessibility to

information and ensuring
transparency through mass media,
LPP supports the call of
Bangsamoro journalists for the
creation of Ministry of Public
Information.
D. Traditional
Leaders
Points of Discussion
-
Manners of Selection
Proportional Representation
Manners of Succession
Strengthening Sultanate
Participation in the
Bangsamoro Government
Article V. Sec 3 (27) Customary laws.

Art. VI. Intergovernmental
Relations.
Art. VIII (Wali)--BBL recognizes the
Wali, the traditional system of the
indigenous peoples within
Bangsamoro territory and the
customary ways of the Bangsamoro
culture.
Art VII Sec 6
E. Lake Lanao
and Its
Environ
This topic was merged with

another topic
F. Current
ARMM
Government
vs
This topic was merged with

another topic
Art V. Sec 3 (29, 34, 35, 36, 37)
cit.
Bangsamoro
Entity
G. If CAB will
be successful
H. Muslim
Justice in
Supreme
Court
Pilgrimage to Makkah every

year shall have direct
destination to every strategic
city/town of the area of the
Bangsamoro; Malabang is
one.
Oil exploration within the
region of the Bangsamoro;
Bangsamoro citizen shall get
priority for its employment
Every Bangsamoro family
shall get a honorarium per
month of 10, 000.00 for the
first five years.
Every Arabic student starting
from IDadi shall receive a
monthly allowance of 5,
000.00, Sanawi 10, 000.00,
Koliyya 15, 000.00
All infrastructural project
shall be headed by Ulama
Group
All Arabic Teachers shall
receive a minimum salary of
30, 000.00
Veterans either from any
group shall receive a monthly
salary of 50, 000.00
Art V Sec. 26 Hajj and Umrah
Appointment of Shariah
Lawyer Justice to decide
appealed Shariah cases
Appointment of Shariah
lawyers, real notarial
commission, anywhere in the
Philippines over Bangsamoro
Art X Sec 25, 27
Art XIII Sec 8, 9, 10, 11, 17
The Ministry of Education can

develop scholarship for youths in
coordination with the DEpEd and
other related agency or
departments.
Salary standards/grade of
employees in DepEd is subject to the
policy under civil service.
cit.
I. Duration of
Transition
Government
(MILF)
K. EconomicBase Building
for
Bangsamoro:
The AgriIndustry
Venue
documents
Shariah lawyer eligibility to
lateral entry
Basic Shariah law to be
incorporated to educational
curriculum within
Bangsamoro Territory
Creation of Shariah Court in
Luzon and Visayas
Councilor, Lawyer- in any of
which is an appropriate
addressed to Shariah lawyers
Art X Sec 1-22.
No Election on 2016; Five

years transition period
All provinces, cities and
municipalities under ARMM
and other municipalities who
have agreed to be of the
Bangsamoro Government
should automatically part of it
and should not undergo
plebiscite.
LPP recommends the extension of

transition phase for five years for
effective, participator, and conflictsensitive transition.
Areas of Consideration
The areas of autonomy consist
largely of agricultural lands
that are under-utilized.
Modern
technology/technocrats are
readily mobilize among
Bangsamoro communities
Capital Formation for agri-
We leave this to the wisdom and

decision of Supreme Court.
Art. XIII of BBL
cit.
industry can come from both

private and public sector
Markets for agri-industry
products are present and/or
easily expandable
Bangsamoro Development
agency has high-agenda for
economic-base building in the
autonomy
Recommendations-Action
Creation of Regional AgriIndustry Research Center and
Development Board of
Council.
Establishment of, in
provinces, cities and
municipalities, local center for
agri-business research
development and promotion;
local budget for the financing
of agri-business training and
entrepreneurships support;
agri-business models (farms,
establishments, communities)
Establishment of credit
facilities and financing for
initiatives that contribute the
Eco-base building for
Bangsamoro.
Art. XIII Sec 5 Bangsamoro

Development Plan
PART 4. CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY-BASED RECOMMENDATIONS AND

CONCERNS GENERATED FROM THE CAB-BBL COMMUNITY-BASED
EDUCATION IN THE HINTERLAND, COASTAL AREAS, AND URBAN CENTER OF
ILIGAN CITY AND LANAO DEL NORTE (FROM SEPTEMBER 2014 TO DECEMBER
2014)
Conflict affected areas in Lanao del Norte, which is not part of the
Bangsamoro Core Territory, recommends that they should be included in
the rehabilitation or reconstruction under the Normalization and
cit.
Transitional Justice Aspects of Comprehensive Agreement on the

Bangsamoro.
There is increase of knowledge about CAB and BBL among consulted

communities (or among participants) but there remains evident fears and
worries because the BBL does not guarantee a future free of violence and
threat.
LPP noted that while there is a democratic mechanism and option for
communities who wanted to petition for inclusion in Bangsamoro territory
however, there is no express mechanism for others who wanted to petition
for exclusion.
There is also clamor from conflict-affected communities that the

normalization process and the transitional justice aspect should be clearly
defined by implementing authorities with participation from the grassroot
communities through consultations and dialogues.
While we recognize that the BBL provide democratic options for the
Bangsamoro people outside the core territory, but we also share their
sentiments that the marginalization of hinterland communities have
encouraged or motivated them to consider the option to petition for
inclusion with hope to experience positive community development and
transformation.
In the transition phase, communities raised concerns about job insecurity;

on the taxation policy within Bangsamoro region; and on the internal
revenue allotment of LGUs and barangays who are contemplating to petition
for inclusion.
There was also serious concern on when will the Comelec issue the
directives and mechanism on the process of petitioning for inclusion.
cit.
Sincerely and for the people,
ROBERTO M. QUIJANO
Acting Managing Director
Pailig Development Foundation Inc.
ENGR. MARIAM BARANDIA

Executive Director
Kapamagogopa Inc.
Prof. JUVANNI A. CABALLERO

Officer-in-Charge
MSU-IIT Institute for Peace and
Development in Mindanao
REGINA SALVADOR-ANTEQUISA
Executive Director
Ecosystems Work for Essential Benefits Inc.
JUANITO C. ENRIQUEZ, JR.

Managing Director
Civil Society Organization Forum
for Peace Inc.
VIOLETA M. GLORIA
Lanao Peace Partnership Coordinator
GIZ-Civil Peace Service-LPP/EFK
cit.

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November 28, 2014

Hon. Rufus Rodriguez

1|Public Consultation on Ba ngsamoro Basic Law, Nov 28, 201, Iligan

1. LPP recommends to the Congress the inclusion in the Bangsamoro Basic

2|Public Consultation on Ba ngsamoro Basic Law, Nov 28, 201, Iligan

3|Public Consultation on Ba ngsamoro Basic Law, Nov 28, 201, Iligan

We submit these recommendations and observations, along with an Annex that

ENGR. MARIAM BARANDIA

Prof. JUVANNI A. CABALLERO

JUANITO C. ENRIQUEZ, JR.

4|Public Consultation on Ba ngsamoro Basic Law, Nov 28, 201, Iligan

ANNEX 1. CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY-BASED RECOMMENDATIONS FROM

Breakdown of law and

5|Public Consultation on Ba ngsamoro Basic Law, Nov 28, 201, Iligan

PNP will prioritize curbing or

*Rein in the MILF forces from

In CAB, this can be addressed under

Expand the coverage of shariah

*build the capacity for

Art IX . Basic Right.

Art V Sec 34. Powers of Government

6|Public Consultation on Ba ngsamoro Basic Law, Nov 28, 201, Iligan

Art XIII. Sec 2, 3, 4, 5 and Sections

*MILF rein in its forces

Name of the autonomy

Restore the name ARMM

The concept of Bangsamoro as an

Assurance that any

Involve the grassroots

FAB, CAB and BBL

Normalization Annex of CAB.

Sec 7 Art 4 discussed social justice;

Ensure equality of rights of all

Art IX Sections 1-21. Bangsamoro

7|Public Consultation on Ba ngsamoro Basic Law, Nov 28, 201, Iligan

BANGSAMORO BASIC BILL

*Future Bangsamoro police

LPP recommends to the Bangsamoro

There is no guarantee that the

Bangsamoro Basic Right.

8|Public Consultation on Ba ngsamoro Basic Law, Nov 28, 201, Iligan

*ensure equal access by

Recognize customary laws as

*enshrine right to education in

Art V Sec 4 (l and m) Creation of a

Bangsamoro Development Plan

Art 5, sec. 2 (12)

9|Public Consultation on Ba ngsamoro Basic Law, Nov 28, 201, Iligan

Fostering MuslimChristian cultural

*free teacher training

PART 2. CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY-BASED RECOMMENDATIONS FROM

Before and after, either the

The Maranao Culture shall

Preamble of BBL recognizes peoples

Art IX Sec 6, 19, 20, 21 Customary

Learn/Teach more about the

Historical and Cultural Sites.

Right to education and the right to

Art V Sec 4 (l and m) Creation of a

Sec 13 Art IX Rights to education.

The enhancement of Shariah laws

f) Enhancement of the P.D.

Muslim Code/ genuine