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What is the FAB? The Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro is an agreement between the Government of
the Philippines (GPH) at the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) that aims to end the armed conflict between
government forces and the MILF. The FAB lays down the principles for the establishment of an autonomous
political entity for the Bangsamoro, as a way of recognizing their distinct history and their aspirations as a
distinct people.
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the municipalities of Baloi, Munao, Nunungan, Pantar, Tagoloan at Tangkal in the province of Lanao del
Norte that voted for the incldusion in the ARMM at the 2001 plebiscite;
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the barangays in the municipalities of Kabacan, Carmen, Aleosan, Pigcawayan, Pikit and Midsayap in
the province of (North) Cotabato, that voted for the incldusion in the ARMM at the 2001 plebiscite;
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all other contiguous areas where there is a resolution of the local government unit or a petition of at
least 10% of the qualified voters in the area asking for their inclusion at least 2 months prior to the
conduct of the ratification of the BBL. If the votes for inclusion to the Bangsamoro reach a majority,
then the said area will be included in the Bangsamoro territory.
Contiguous areas where there are substantial populations of the Bangsamoro may also submit a petition of at
least 10% of the residents for the inclusion of their local government unit in the Bangsamoro. The petition may
be submitted even after the ratification of the BBL. Should a majority of the residents vote for inclusion, the local
government unit will become part of the Bangsamoro.
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Facts
The
Framework
Agreement The FAB recognizes that there are different peoples and
discriminates against those who are identities in Mindanao and in the Bangsamoro. The FAB also
recognizes rights already recognized in laws and other legal
not Bangsamoro in identity.
documents, including the following rights:
Based on the FAB, the political The Bangsamoro will remain to be a part of the Philippines, but
entity that will be established will no it will be an autonomous region. This means that it will enjoy a
longer be part of the Philippines, and different set of governmental powers, compared to the local
thus, there is a need for the drafting government units. The Bangsamoro Basic Law will be enacted
of the entitys constitution, i.e., the by Congress and such shall lay down the structure of the
Bangsamoro Government, in accordance with the provisions of
Bangsamoro Basic Law.
the comprehensive peace agreement.
Because they are the ones who According to the Framework Agreement, both parties agreed
negotiated with the GPH, the MILF that the status quo is not acceptable. Part of the status quo are
the structure and the processes in the ARMM, and its
will run the ARMM up to 2016.
relationship with the Central Government. Thus, even if the
ARMM has been repeatedly offered to the MILF, the latter has
not accepted the leadership of the ARMM. The MILFs interest
is a change in the relationship between the Central Government
and the Bangsamoro, and not the leadership of the ARMM.
In fact, there will be elections in the ARMM (and the rest of
the Philippines) this Mayo 2013. Whoever wins in the
elections in the ARMM in May 2013 will lead the region for
the coming term.
The Organization of the Islamic The mechanism for the monitoring of compliance of the parties
Cooperation (OIC) is tasked to of their obligations under the agreement is the Third Party
monitor the implementation of the Monitoring Team (TPMT). This will be composed of 2 local
non-government organization (NGOs) and 2 international nonFAB.
government organizations (INGOs), and to be led by an
eminent person.
In the FAB, local government units The local government units inside the territory of the
will be dissolved once the Bangsamoro shall remain and will continue to serve their
constituents. Unless and until a Local Government Code is
Bangsamoro is established.
enacted in the Bangsamoro, the powers and functions of the
LGUs will remain as they are.
According to the FAB, only men are The FAB does not say this. In fact, what the FAB says is that
allowed to run as leaders of the the women will have the right to meaningful participation in
communities and of the Bangsamoro. the Bangsamoro. Furthermore, the FAB also provides that
everyone is entitled to equal opportunity in social and
economic activity and the public service, regardless of class,
creed, disability, gender and ethnicity
The FAB will negate the 1996 Final The 1996 Final Peace Agreement is one of the bases of the
negotiations between the GPH and the MILF. It is not negated
Peace Agreement
but even used as a baseline in the current negotiations.
After the signing of the FAB, the parties started working on the 4 Annexes. But only one of the four annexes has
been signed by the parties. Three more still need to be finalized and signed-- (1) Power-sharing, (2) Wealthsharing, and (3) Normalization.
Is there a connection between the 2013 election and the peace process?
Yes. As stated earlier, the Bangsamoro Basic Law will pass through Congress (House of Representatives and the
Senate). Hence, our choice of leaders in this election is important because they will be the ones who will sit as
legislators tasked to deliberate and decide on the BBL.
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