Boundary Demarcation – 2017
2017
Minimum Implementation 
The drafting process of a new version of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) continued in 2017. The Bangsamoro Transition Commission submitted its 2017 draft to President Duterte on July 17, 2017.[1] In August, the proposed bill had been submitted to leadership in the House and the Senate,[2] and was proposed as a draft bill in the Senate. President Duterte voiced support for the bill and urged its passage within a year. As of November 24, 2017, the bill has not passed.[3]
[1] “BTC submits new BBL to Duterte,” Bangsamoro Transition Commission, July 18, 2018.
[2] “BBL now in Congress,” Bangsamoro Transition Commission, August 18, 2017.
[3] “Philippines’ Duterte vows to push for ‘Bangsamoro country,’” Xinhua General News Service, July 17, 2017.