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BOL RATIFICATION FIRST STEP TO FULFILLING ECONOMIC PROMISE OF MINDANAO -PIMENTEL

“A pivotal and historic milestone in Mindanao’s quest for a just and lasting peace.” This was the response of Senate Trade and Commerce Committee Sen. Koko Pimentel III to the Commission on Election’s proclamation that the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) had been ratified with 1,540,017 residents voting in favor of ratification and only 198,750 voting […]

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SENATE RATIFIES BANGSAMORO ORGANIC LAW – ZUBIRI

The Senate on Monday ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the historic Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) which is seen to spur lasting peace and long-term development in Mindanao. Voting unanimously, the Senate adopted and ratified the bicameral report on the disagreeing provisions between the Senate (SBN 1717) and House versions (HBN 6475) of the […]