Senator Win Gatchalian commended the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) for their contributions in making the historic Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) a reality.
“We recognize the sacrifices of the MILF and MNLF and we thank them for their patience and their willingness to set aside political differences for the sake of lasting peace in Mindanao,” Gatchalian said after the approval of the BOL by the bicameral conference committee.
“We recognize the sacrifices of the MILF and MNLF and we thank them for their patience and their willingness to set aside political differences for the sake of lasting peace in Mindanao.”
The legislator said the inputs of both groups were vital in making sure the BOL was inclusive and would end all conflict with various secessionist factions.
“The support of both groups for the BOL means there is a greater chance for the new Bangsamoro region to succeed,” the lawmaker said.
The senator from Valenzuela previously said the BOL will guarantee that the new Bangsamoro political entity will be a fertile ground for investment and inclusive economic development.
“Peace always fosters greater economic development. When there are more economic opportunities, it will be easier for people to rise from poverty and be financially independent,” he said.
“Peace always fosters greater economic development. When there are more economic opportunities, it will be easier for people to rise from poverty and be financially independent.”
The BOL was approved by the bicameral conference committee after six days of deliberations. It paves the way for the creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, which will replace the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
