Decentralization/Federalism – 2018

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Decentralization/Federalism – 2018

2018

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The BBL was signed into law by President Duterte on July 26, 2018.[1]  The law created the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, delineated the powers of the Bangsamoro Government[2] and created the Intergovernmental Relations Mechanism to manage the relationship between the central and regional governments.[3]

[1] “President signs Bangsamoro Organic Law,” Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Country Reports, July 30, 2018.

[2] “Republic Act No. 11054,” Article V, Section 2.

[3] “Republic Act No. 11054,” Article VI, Section 2.