Human Rights – 2018

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Human Rights – 2018

2018

Intermediate Implementation Intermediate implementation

The BBL was signed into law by President Duterte on July 26, 2018.[1] The law established the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission, with specific obligations to be decided by the regional parliament.[2]  In addition, the law obligates the Bangsamoro government to protect religious freedom,[3] local customs,[4] as well as labor organization and bargaining.[5]

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

[2] “Republic Act No. 11054,” Article IX, Section 7.

[3] “Republic Act No. 11054,” Article IX, Section 5.

[4] “Republic Act No. 11054,” Article IX, Section 4.

[5] “Republic Act No. 11054,” Article IX, Section 10.