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MNLF invited to signing of Bangsamoro accord
The Philippine government on Friday said it has invited the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) to witness the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) despite its opposition to the agreement. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said that Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Ging Deles has confirmed that an invitation was sent to the MNLF. Lacierda said they expect more than a thousand guests to attend the historic signing of the deal between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) at the palace on Thursday next week. He said, âWe are expecting more than a thousand guests to witness the signing of the comprehensive agreement on the Bangsamoro. The venue will be in the MalacaĂąang." According Lacierda, the government hopes that the Bangsamoro Law will be passed before the year ends. He said, âWe are hoping that they would be able to finalize everything by March or by April but, we need the draft to be submitted to us early so that the process will beâŚThe Bangsamoro Transition Commission will forward it to the Office of the President for further review." Lacierda said that once it is approved, it will be submitted to Congress and the President will certify it as urgent. Posted by: ryuge 2014-03-22 |
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