Malacañang yesterday stood firm in its commitment to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) within the term of President Aquino despite the advice of a Cotabato bishop to let the next administration push for the passage of the BBL.
Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said there are reasons the Aquino administration is pushing for the BBL within its term.
“Deka-dekada na po ang binibilang natin na panahon na kung saan ay hindi po nagkaroon ng matibay na batayan para sa katahimikan sa Mindanao [We have been counting decades of restiveness in Mindanao],” Coloma said.
“Kaya mayroon po tayong sense of urgency hinggil diyan at ‘yan lang naman ang dahilan kung bakit desidido si Pangulong Aquino na maisulong ‘yung prosesong pangkapayapaan sa loob ng kanyang panunungkulan [That is why there is a sense of urgency on passing the BBL and it is also the reason President Aquino is decided to push for the peace process within his term],” he said.
MANILA BULLETIN
