‘THE TRIPOLI AGREEMENT IN THE NAME OF GOD AND THE OMNIPOTENT, THE, MERCIFUL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ‘THE PHILIPPINES AND MORO NATIONAL, LIBERATION FRONT WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF ‘THE QUADRIPARTITE MINISTERIAL COMMISSION MEMBERS OF THE ISLAMIC CONFERENCE AND THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF ‘THE ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC CONFERENCE. In accordance with the Resolution No. 4 Para. 5 adopted by the Council of Ministers of the Islamic conference ia its Fourth Session held in Benghazi, Libyan Arab Republic during the smonth of Safar 1393 H. corresponding to March 1973 A.D., calling for the formation of Quadripartite Ministerial Commission representing the Libyan Arab Republic, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Senegal and the Republic of Somalis, to enter into discussions with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines concerning the situation of the Muslims in the South of the Philippines. And in accordance with the Resolution No. (18) adopted by the Islamic C onference held in Kuala Lumpue, Malaysia in Jumada Alakhic 1393.1. corresponding to June 1974 A.D, which recommends the searching for a just and peaceful political solution to the problem of the ‘Muslims in the South of tie Philippines through the negotiations. And in accordance with the Resolution No. 12/7/S adopted by the Islarmie Conference held in Istanbul in Jumada ElLUla 1396 H. corresponding to May 1976 A.D. empowering the Quadsipartite Ministerial Commission and the Secretary General of the Islamic Conference to take the necessary steps for the resumption of negotiations. And following the task undertaken by the Quadripartite Ministerial Commission and the Secretary General of the Islamic Conference and the discussions held with HLE. President Ferdinand E, Marcos, President of the Republic of the Philippines, And in reatization of the contents of Para. 6 of the Joint Communiqué issued in ‘Tripoli on the 25th Zulgeda 1396 H. corresponding to 17th November 1976 A.D. following the official visit paid by the delegation of the Government of the Philippines headed by the First Lady of the Philippines, Mrs. Imelda Romualdez Marcos to the Libyan Arab Republic and which calls for the cesumption of negotiations between the two parties concemed in Tripoli on the 15th of December 1976 A.D. Negotiations were held in: the City of Teipoli duting the period between 24th Zulhija 1396 H. to Second to Muharram 1397 H. corresponding to the period from 15th to 23rd December 1976 A.D. at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs presided over by De. Ali Abdussalam Trcki, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Libyan Arab Republic, and comprising the Delegations of 1, Goverment of the Republic of the Philippines, led by Honorable Carmelo Z. Barbero, Undersecretary of National Defense for Civilian Relations, 2 Moro National Liberation Front, led by Mr. Nur Misuari Chief of the Front. NS Scanned with CamScannerAnd with the paricipation of the representatives of the Quadripartite Ministerial Commission: The Libyan Arab Republic - represented by De. Ali Abdussalam ‘Treki, Minister of State fox Foreign Affairs. ‘The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - HLB. Salah Abdilla El-Fadl, Ambassador of the Kingsdom of Saudi Arabia, Libyan Arab Republic. ‘The Republic of Senegal - Mr. Abubakar Othman Si, Representative of the Republic of Senegal and Charge d Affairs of Senegal in Cairo. Democratic Republic of Somalia, HLB. Bazi Mohamed Sufi, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Somalia, Libyan Atab Republic. With the aid of HLE. Dz Ahmed Kasim Gai, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Conference, and a delegation from the Secretariat General of the Conference composed of Mr. Qasim Zuheri, Assistant Secretary General, and Me. Acef Ben Musa, Ditector of Political Department. Duting these negotiations which were masked by a spirit of conciliation and understanding, ithas been ageced on the following: First: ‘The establishment of Autonomy in the Southern Philippines within the tealm of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of the Philippine: Second: ‘The areas of the autonomy for the Muslims in the Southern Philippines shall comprise the following: 1. Basilan 9. Lanao del Norte 2. Sulu 10. Lanao del Sur 3. Tawi-Tawi 11. Davao del Sur 4, Zamboanga del Sur 12, South Cotabato 5, Zamboanga del Norte 13. Palawan 6. North Cotabato 14, All the cities and villages 7, Maguindanao situated in the above mentioned 8, Sultan Kudarat areas, Third: 1. Foreign Policy shall be of the competence of the Central Government of the Philippines. 2. The National Defense Affairs shall be the concem of the Central Authority provided that the arrangements for the joining of the forces of the Moro National Liberation Front with the Philippine Armed Forces be discussed later. In the areas of the autonomy, the Muslims shall have the right to set up theit own Courts which implement the Islamic Shar?ah laws. The Muslims shall be represented in all Courts including the Supreme Court. The representation of the Muslims in the Supreme Court shall be upon the recommendation from the authorities of the id the Supreme Court. Decrees will be issued by the President of the ‘Autonomy: Scanned with CamScanner ngRepublic of their appointments of the candidates. 4, Authorities of the autonomy in the South of the Philippines shall have the tight to set up schools, colleges and universities, provided that matters pectaining to the telationship between these educational and scientific organs and the general eclucation system in the state shall be subject of discussion later on. 5. The Muslims shall have their own administrative system in compliance with the objectives of the autonomy and its institutions. The relationship between tlis administrative system and the central administrative system to be discussed Jater. of the autonomy in the South of the Philippines shall have their own cconomic and financial system. The relationship between this system and the Central ic and financial system of the State shall be discussed later. of the autonomy in the South of the Philippines shall enjoy the right of representation and participation in the Central Government and in all other ongans of the State. The number of representatives and ways of participation shall be fixed later. 8. Special Regional Security Forces are to be set up in the area of the Autonomy for the Muslims in the South of the Philippines. The relationship between these forces and the Central security forces shall be fixed later. 9. A Legislative Assembly and an Executive Council shall be formed in the areas of the Autonomy for the Muslims, ‘The setting up of the Legislative Assembly shall be constituted through a direct election, and the formation of the Executive Council shall take place through appointments by the Legislative Assembly. A decree for their formation shall be enacted by the President of the Republic respectively. The number of members of each assembly shall be determined later on. 10, Mines and mineral resources fail within the competence of the Central Government, and a reasonable percentage deriving from the revenues of the mines and minerals be fixed for the benefit of the areas of the autonomy. 11. A Mixed Committee shall be composed of representatives of the Central Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the representatives of the Moro National Liberation Front. ‘The Mixed Committee shall meet in Tripoli during the petiod from the Fifth of February to a date not later than the Third of March 1977. ‘The task of said Committee shall be charged to study in detail the points left for discussion in order to reach a solution thereof in conformity with the provisions of this agreement. 12, Cease-fire shall be declared immediately after the signature of this agreement, provided that its coming into effect should not exceed the 20th January 1977. A Joint Committee shall be composed of the two patties with the help of the ‘Organization of the Islamic Conference represented by the Quadripartite Ministerial Commission to supervise the implementation of the cease-fire. ing into consideration all necessary qualifications 6 ‘The said Joint Commitice shall also be charged with supervising the following: a. A complete amnesty in the arcas of the autonomy and the renunciation of all legal claims and codes resulting ftom events which took place in the South of the Philippines. b. ‘The release of all the political prisoners who had relations with the in the South of the Philippines. ev Scanned with CamScannercc The rerum of all refugees who have abandoned their areas in the South of the Philippines. ats and meetings. 4. To guarantee the freedom of movemes 13. A Joint meeting be held in Jeddah ducing the first week of the month of March 1977 to initial shat has been concluded by the Committee mferred to in Para. 11. 14. The final agreement conceming the setting up of the autonome referred to in the first and second paragraphs shall be signed in the City of Manila, Republic of the Philippines, between the Government of the Philippines and Moro National Liberation Front, and the Islamic Conference represented by the Quadripactite Ministecial Commission and the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Conference. 15. Immediately after the signature of the Agreement in Manila, a Provisional Government shall be established in the areas of the autonomy to be appointed by the President of the Philippines; and be charged with the task of preparing for the elections of the Legislative Assembly in the temitories of the Autonoms; and administer the areas in accordance with the provisions of this agreement until a Government is formed bs the elected Legislative Assembly. 16. The Government of the Philippines shall take all necessary constitutional processes for the implementation of the entire Agreement. Fourth: This Agreement shall come into force with effect from the date of its signature. Done in the City of Tripoli on 2nd Muharram 1397 H. corresponding to 23rd December 1976 A.D. in three original copies in Arabic, English, French languages, all equal in legal power. FOR THE GOVERNMENTOF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES: HON. CARMELO Z. BARBERO Underscersiary of National Defense for Girton Relations FOR THE MORO NATIONAL LIBERATION FRONT: PROFESSOR NUR MISUARI Chaimear of} DR. ALT ADDUSSALAM TRE HE. DR. AHMED KARIM GAL Minister of State for Forcign Affairs Secretany-General of the Organization fi of the Istansi Conference Scanned with CamScannerSALIENT POINTS'OF the enhanced BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW Ranking of Poverty incidence among Families (ie) by Regior _(2991, 2006, 2009, 2012) 1 erage | 48.5 [Caraga Ta i jatinana [48.7 2. Region 48.0 RIAN 399 kegionvii | 37.4 3 Regionxil | 47.4 Region ix i 4” Region X 42.6 Region V 5. Region vil | 42.3 Region Vin 6 Region vil | 38.2 Region 1v-8 7 Region 1-373 Regionk 8 AR 36.7 Region Xii 9 Region iV-8 "| 36.6 Region Vil Region IX | 36.4 penn a legion Xi [34.1 Region Vi legion. | 32.3 fest A. fegion | 30.6 CAR AMM 26-8 Region! fee WA] 49.1 Region il ___ [38-7 Region “5.3 NCR URGE: National Swiistel Coordination Bond Why pursue the peace process ? We are pursuing peace and stability in Muslim Mindanao through a negotiated political settlement to address: Q Historical injustices committed against the Bangsamoro Q) Minoritization and landlessness 12 Relative economic deprivation and underdevelopment (bring lag regions like the Bangsamoro at par with the other more developed regions in the country) Q Political and cultural marginalization Q The just aspirations of the Bangsamoro people for self- determination while preserving and strengthening the territorial integrity of the Republic of the Philippines. 12G Scanned with CamScannerSALIENT POINTS OF the enhanced BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW ‘The Bangsamoro Peace Process * During his inaugural speech on 30 June 2016, Pres. Duterte committed to implement all signed agreements in step with constitutional and legal reforms. This includes the implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB). : cons, #linplemimation ofthe Progrémfor Noiialzatinin thé BangsamiorotO: ‘fansforn confit areasinto peaceful and productive communities rm ‘snopoets: Security, Soeioevohemie Developmen, Transitional lust WSR * Reconcfiation, and Cinfideice-bullding measures Drafting and Submission of the Bangsamoro Basic Law 7 Nov 2036 ~ Issuance of EO 8 on the creation of the new BTC with 21 members = 11 from MILF and 10 GPH (including 3 from MNLF-Jikiri/Sema Group), ARMM, Women, Academe, Settler Community, IPs, increased in representation and inclusive of ail sectors. 40 Feb 2037 ~ PRRD named the 21 members of the BTC 24 Feb 2017 — BTC was officially launched in Davao City 17 June 2017 ~ BIC finalized its draft 17 July 2017 ~ BIC turned over the draft BL to PRRO at the Malacanang Palace 26 Sept 2017 ~ Proposed 281 Is filed as HB 6475 at the House of Representatives (authored by Speaker Alvarez, Majority Floor Leader Farinas, Minority Floor Leader Suarez, Deputy Speaker Sema, ete.) 127 Scanned with CamScannerSALIENT POINTS OF the enhanced BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW Purpose of the Proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law “The purpose of this Basic Law is to establish a political entity, provide for its basic structure of government in recognition of the justness and legitimacy of the cause of the Bangsamoro people and their aspiration to chart their political future through a democratic process that will secure their identity and posterity and allow for meaningful self-governance.” (BBL, Article |, Sec. 3) Outline of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) Preamble Article | Name and Purpose Article i Bangsamoro Identity Article tt Territory Article 1V General Principles and Policies ‘Article V Powers of Government Article VI Intergovernmental Relations Article Vit ‘The Bangsamoro Government Article Vill ‘Wali Asticle ix Basic Rights Article X Bangsamoro Justice System Aticle XI Public Order and Safety Article Xi Fiscal Autonomy ‘Articte Xilt Economy and Patrimony Article XIV Rehabilitation and Development Article XV Piebiseite Article XVt Bangsamoro Transition Authority Article XVIt Amendments and Revisi Article XVI Final Provisions einy Poltticalentity Goveromentt aor ‘or the or the Bangsamoro neon aangeamoro ‘Government thatwill replace the _—that will replace the ARMM ‘ARMM Regional Government Scanned with CamScannerBangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) MYTHS VS. FACTS MYTH: That the Bengsamoro will be an independent state separate from the Philippines, with its inhobitonts having @ citizenship different from the rest of the Filipinos. FACT: The Bangsamoro will not be an independent state. It will remain part of the territory of the Republic of the Philippines and its inhabitants will remain Filipino citizens 's the creation of the Bangsamoro provided in the 1987 Constitution? Yes ‘The 1987 Constitution (Art. X, Sec. 15) provides for the creation of an autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao: “There shail be crested autonomous regions In Mustim Mindanao and in the Cordilleras consisting of provinces, cities, municipalities, and geographical areas sharing common and distinctive historical and cultura! heritage, economic and social structures, and other relevant characteristics within the framework of this Constitution and the national sovereignty as well as territorial integrity of the Republic of the Philippines.” The proposed EBL puts into life and spirit what is contemplated in the 1987 Constitution: “The purpose cf this Basic Law is to establish a political entity, provide for Its basic structure of government in recognition of the justness and legitimacy of the cause of the Bangsamoro people and their aspiration to chart their political future through a democratic process that will secure thelr identity and posterity and allow for meaningful self-governance.” (BBL, Article |, Sec. 3) MYTH: Thot the Bangsomoro Identity Is imposed on all Inhabitants in the Bangsamoro areas Irrespective of thelr socio-cultural and religlous affinity and ancestry. FACT: No, the Bangsamoro identity Is not being Imposed on anyone. Under the proposed BBL, peopie will have s right to choose to identify themselves as Bangsamoro. The proposed BAL provides that “those who, at the advent of the Spaniards, were considered natives or original inhabitants of Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago and Its adjacent is!onds Including Palawan, and their descendants, whether of mixed or of full blood, shai! have the right to identify themselves as Bangsamoro by ascription or self- ascription Spouses and their descendants are classified as Bangsamoro” (Art. ll, Sec. 1), .as to claims himself or herself as Bangsamoro. This means that a perso: The prop s that “the freedom of choice of other indigenous peoples shall be respe © discrimination on the basis of identity, religion, and ethnicity.” (Art, 129 Scanned with CamScannerSALIENT POINTS OF the enhancecl BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW MYTH: That inclusion In the proposed Bangsamoro requires only a local government unit (LGU) resolution or petition of 10 % of the registered voters in the area. FACT: NOT TRUE. The LGU resolution or the petition of 10% of qualified voters will only be for the purposes of being included in the plebiscite. A majority vote is still needed for an LGU to be included in the Bangsamoro territory upon its creation. ‘Areas that are outside the proposed core territory may be included in the plebiscite to ratify the BBL and be part of the Bangsamoro if the following are mat: 1. Area must be contiguous to the core territory; and 2. At least two (2) months prior to the plebiscite, there is either a: a) Resolution of the concerned local government units (LGUs) asking for participation in the plebiscite, or b) Petition of at least ten percent (10%) of the registered voters in the area asking to be included in the plebiscite. Areas where the plebiscite will be conducted The establishment of the Bangscmoro shail take effect upon the ratification of the BBL by mojority of the votes cast in a plebiscite in: 1) Present ARMM (Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Marawi City, Lamitan City) 2) 6 municipalities of Bolol, Munal, Nunungan, Pantar, Tagaloan and Tangkal in Lanao del Norte 3) 39 brgys in Kabacan, Carmen, Aleosan, Pigkawayan, Pikit, and Midsayap in North Cotabato 4) Cotabato City and Isabela City 5) Other contiguous areas where there Is a resolution of the local government unit or a petition of at least ten percent (10%) of the registered voters In the geographic area asking for their inclusion at least two (2) months prior to the conduct of the ratification of the Basic taw. The plebiscite shail be conducted, not earlier than 90 days or tater than 120 days after the effectivity of the Basic Law. (BBL, Art. XV, Sec. 2) DELIMITATION OF THE BANGSAMORO A plebiscite shail be held in areas which were not able to join in the Bangsamoro 5 years after the ratification of the BBL and every 5 years thereafter for a period of 25 years, to. determine whether or not they desire to join the Bangsamoro (Art. XV, Sec. 4). Contiguous areas mentioned in the 1976 Tripoli Agreement and the 1996 Final Peace Agreement may opt to join the Bangsamoro through a period plebiscite, provided that a petition signed by 10% of the registered voters or a resolution of the LGU of each province, city, municipolity or other contiguous geographic area opting to join is submitted to their respective election office at least 1 year prior the scheduled plebiscite (Art. XV, Sec. 4). At the end of the 25" year, the Bangsamoro shall have been delineated and delimited, 10 other plebiscite for expansions shall be held (Art VX, Sec. 5). | 130 | Scanned with CamScannerSALIENT POINTS OF the enhanced BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW MYTH: That the Bangsamoro will be an Islamic state where Shari'ah law will be applied to al of its inhabitants, Moros, Christians and Lumads alike. FACT: NOY TRUE. There Is nowhere in the proposed BBL that an Islamic State is mentioned, even more so to be established, There shail be a plurality of justice system in the Bangsamoro consisting of: * Shariah law which shall have supremacy and application over Muslims only * the traditional or tribat justice system, for the indigenous peoples in the Bangsamoro + the local courts * alternative dispute resolution system (MYTH: That the Bangsamoro will have its own armed forces, foreign policy, and currency. FACT: NOT TRUE. It is clearly stated in the proposed BBL that defense and external security, foreign policy, coinage and monetary policy, among others, are reserved powers of the Central Government. Therefore, the Bangsamoro will not have Its own armed forces, Forelgn policy and currency (see BBL, Art. V, Sec. 1). NOTE: Other reserved powers of the Central Government are: postal service, citizenship and naturalization, immigration, customs and tariff, common market and global trade, and intellectual property rights. MYTH: That the proposed parliamentary form of government In the Bangsumoro is unconstitutional. FACT: A parliamentary form of government in the Bangsamoro Is possible under the 1987 Constitution. ‘The Constitution does not prescribe a particular form of government for the autonomous regions. It only provides that “the organic act shall define the basic structure of government for the region consisting of the executive department and legislative assembly, both of which shall be elective and representative of the constituent political units” (Art. X, Sec. 18}. A parliamentary form of government satisfies these conditions. The legislative authority shall fai! on the Bangsamoro Parliament composed of party representatives, district representatives, and reserved seats and sectoral representatives, to be chosen by the voters in the Bangsamoro. The head of the government, the Chief Minister, shall be elected by a majority vote of the Bangsamoro Parliament from among its members. The Chief Minister is thus an elected official. Js a pariismentary form of government allowed under the 1987 Constitution? 1987 Constitution, Art. %, Sec. 18. "The Congress shall enact an organic act for each autonomous region with the assistance and participation of the regional consultative commission composed of representatives appointed by the President from a list of nominees from multisectoral bodies. The organic act shall define the basic structure of government for the region consisting of the executive depactment and lepislative assembly, Bt Scanned with CamScannerSALIENT POINTS OF the enhanced BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW th of which shall be elective and representative of the constituent political units. The organic acts shall likewise provide for special courts with personal, family, and property law Jurisdiction consistent with the provisions of this Constitution and national laws.” > 14 of 48 surviving Framers of the 1987 Constitution also affirm that a parliamentary form of government Is allowed in the Constitution. 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Se. 8) Eocene oft POLCOM Se, ‘erfnnetvcanponetofatnatO senses 50% wut scaroran 4% ecsteunp ernment OK eerie meena tor urbe, Seti, bod byte Paramore sea Eraolcot fom 6 st of ames eminent resderis ofthe Bangzamarosuoites by he Counc ef Leeders ‘TERM OF FRE The 1 il hal be appitd tye BAe 33e6r term Each eucoedng Wal shat hve 8 year ter. ‘oTvEROUnES: * The ek shal sist tho ae of ofieat al tbe MP ching the Che Mater + win 72toursupon 328 ote ot 1 contdeoe of athe iP egpest {he goverment te day the Chet ‘hal edie he to Caco ts Paar and cal fora new pattametaryleeor. + The Wl hac fr lection ‘ewBangeamoraPolamento0 3 ate ret ieter tan 120 daystror ‘he detect cohton Scanned with CamScannerSALIENT POINTS OF the enhanced BANGSAMORO BASIC LAV MYTH: That the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will automatically replace the police in the Bangsamoro areas (former ARMM) and that the Bangsamoro Police will be independent from the Philigpine National Police. FACT: NOT TRUE. The MILF will not replace the police force in the Bangsamoro. The Bangsamoro will not have a separate police. There shall be only one police force in the country and the Bangsamoro Police “shall be part of the Philippine National Police” (see Art. Xl on Public Order and Safety). > The Bangsamoro police force shall be a regional unit of the Philippine National Police. All regions have the same such regional commands, including the ARMM . today. Bs > There is no automatic/wide-scale INTEGRATION of the MILF combatants to the PNP or the AFP. If they wish to apply, they will have to comply with the requirements set by the national PNP or the AFP. MYTH: That the Bangsamoro will have its own COA, COMELEG, Civil Service and CHR. FACT: NO, the Bangsamoro will not have its own constitutional commissions. + The Bangsamoro Commission on Audit shall be created without prejudice to the power of the COA. * Bangsamoro auditing body — internal audit already present in all government agencies, LGUs, etc. + Bangsamoro Electoral Oifice is regional office of COMELEC, performing the functions ‘of the COMELEC in the Bangsamoro + Bangsamoro Civil Service office is similar to human resources office of other agencies + Bangsamoro human rights commission is existing in ARMM. The creation of a Regional Human Rights Commission is already provided in RA 9054 All without prejudice to the existence, mandate and authorities of the constitutional bodies MYTH: That the Governnient Is providing a lot of money to the Bangsamoro through expansion of Bangsamoro’s fiscal powers ‘al of enhancing fiscal autonomy and wealth sharing in the proposed is to promote social justice and development through equitable distribution jes, income ond wealth In conflict-affected Muslim Mindanao ~ an area which have economically lagged after years of armed conflict and relative economic deprivation. The proposed BBL aims to give the future Bangsamoro greater fiscal autonomy through appropriate funding mechanisms to allow it to become self-sufficient, as well as to enable it to adequately exercise its powers and functions consistent with the principles of autonomy. MYTH: That fond rights of other indigenous peoples and inhabitants are not protected. FACT: Under the proposed BEL, “vested property rights shall be recognized and respected” (Art. 1X, Sec. 3). The BBL also expressly recognizes and protects the rights of the indigenous peoples (IPs) to their native titles and/or fusaka inged, including their right to equitable share in the revenues from the utilization of natural resources, their preferential rights in 133 Scanned with CamScannerSALIENT POINTS OF the enhanced BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW the exploration, development, and utilization of such natural resources, and their right to. free and prior informed consent in relation to all development initiatives therein. MYTH: That only the Bangsamoro will be allowed to exploit, develop and utilize natural and other aquatic resources found! in the Bangsamoro waters and Zones of Joint Cooperation (ZIC}. FACT: Bangsamoro waters which is found in parts of Sulu Sea and the Moro Gulf are part of the territorial waters of the Philippines and are for the benefit of all Filipinos. Preferential rights for local fishers are subject to regulation by the Bangsamoro Government |." and the respective LGUs with respect to their municipal waters. ‘The Zones of Joint Cooperation (ZIC) in the Sulu Sea and the Moro Gulf outside of the Bangsamoro waters are not part of the Bangsamoro’ jurisdiction. It is only established for: 2) The protection of te traditional fishing grounds, b) Benefitting from the resources, and ©) Interconnectivity of the islands and the mainland parts of a cohesive Bangsamoro political entity. The ZIC remain available to ail Filipino citizens but the preferential rights of the Bangsamoro people, other indigenous peoples in the adjoining provinces, and resident fishers in the Bangsamoro over fishery, aquamarine, and other living resources in the ZIC shall be respected. Municipal waters ~ upto 15 km SIANGS4MORO WATERS ~ up to 22.224 km (12 nautical miles ZONES OF JOINT COOPERATION = LIME GREEN SHADED AREA (INDICATIVE MAP ONLY) Notes were taten from the enhanced 881 presentation by the Bangsamoro Transition Comission (BTC) 134 Scanned with CamScanner