House begins plenary debates on BBL

METRO MANILA - The House of Representatives on Tuesday formally began plenary debates on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) as legislators try to meet their May 30 deadline for the bill's passage.

President Rodrigo Duterte attends 1st Bangsamoro Assembly

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte attends the gathering of Moro communities and other stakeholders supporting the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law, during the Bangsamoro Assembly at the Old Provincial Capitol, in Barangay Crossing Simuay in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao on Monday, November 27, 2017.