The Annex on Power Sharing stipulated the creation of the Central Government – Bangsamoro Government Intergovernmental Relation body to resolve disputes.  The agreement further called for representation of Bangsamoros in central government positions.

The Bangsamoro Basic Law draft called for the establishment of the intergovernmental relations body.  It also required coordination between the central and regional governments on concurrent powers through the body.  It also called for the appointment of Bangsamoros to specific central government offices.  The draft was first presented to President Aquino in April 2014, ^[1] to be submitted and approved by Congress. On August 20, the MILF submitted a final draft of the BBL to President Aquino,^[2] which he submitted to Congress on September 10.^{[3] [4]} Though Congress immediately began reviewing the BBL, the bill failed to pass in 2014.

^[1] “Philippines to fast-track review of draft Bangsamoro Basic Law,” Xinhua General News Service, April 15, 2014.

^[2] “Final Bangsamoro Basic Law submitted to Philippine President,” Xinhua General News Service, August 21, 2014.

^[3] “Philippine president submits law on Muslim south to Congress,” Anadolu Agency, September 10, 2014.

^[4] “Philippine report gives details of draft autonomy bill submitted by president,” BBC Monitoring Asia Pacific, September 11, 2014.

A plebiscite ratified the Bangsamoro Basic Law on January 21, 2019.^[1] The law required the regional government to implement laws to protect the following rights: native titles, Indigenous customs, Indigenous political/judicial structures, revenue sharing for resources in ancestral lands, informed consent, participation in the regional government, basic services, and freedom of choice of ethnic identity. The new Bangsamoro Transition Authority established the Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs and named a minister in February 2019.^[2] As of December 2021, the BARMM parliament was yet to pass the Indigenous Peoples Code.^[3]

^[1] “Fifth public report,” Third Party Monitoring Team, March 11, 2019.

^[2] “Murad vows a government ‘free of all the ills of governance;’ names 10 ministers, Minda News, February 27, 2019.

^[3] “BARMM starts consultations on draft local governance code,” Philippine News Agency, February 9, 2022. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1167423

A plebiscite ratified the Bangsamoro Basic Law on January 21, 2019.^[1] The law required the regional government to implement laws to protect the following rights: native titles, Indigenous customs, Indigenous political/judicial structures, revenue sharing for resources in ancestral lands, informed consent, participation in the regional government, basic services, and freedom of choice of ethnic identity. The new Bangsamoro Transitional Authority established the Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs and named a minister in February 2019.^[2]

^[1] “Fifth public report,” Third Party Monitoring Team, March 11, 2019.

^[2] “Murad vows a government ‘free of all the ills of governance;’ names 10 ministers, Minda News, February 27, 2019.

A plebiscite ratified the Bangsamoro Basic Law on January 21, 2019.^[1] The law required the regional government to implement laws to protect the following rights: native titles, Indigenous customs, Indigenous political/judicial structures, revenue sharing for resources in ancestral lands, informed consent, participation in the regional government, basic services, and freedom of choice of ethnic identity. The new Bangsamoro Transition Authority established the Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs and named a minister in February 2019.^[2]

^[1] “Fifth public report,” Third Party Monitoring Team, March 11, 2019.

^[2] “Murad vows a government ‘free of all the ills of governance;’ names 10 ministers, Minda News, February 27, 2019.

The BBL was signed into law by President Duterte on July 26, 2018.^[1] The law required the regional government to implement laws to protect the following rights: native titles, indigenous customs, indigenous political/judicial structures, revenue sharing for resources in ancestral lands, informed consent, participation in the regional government, basic services, and freedom to choose an ethnic identity.  In addition, the regional government is obligated to create a ministry for indigenous peoples.^[2]

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

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

In 2017, the BBL was not passed by Congress.

Congress adjourned in early February, 2016 without approving the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL).^[1] The BBL was not passed in 2016

[1] “Philippine leader to talk shelved Bangsamoro law at ASEAN,” Anadolu Agency, February 15, 2016.

Discussions on the Bangsamoro Basic Law initially stalled after clashes with the MILF and government police forces on January 25.^[1] In 2015, Congress deliberated changes to the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) but failed to pass the law in 2015.

^[1] “Philippines suspends autonomy discussions after rebels kill policemen,” BBC Monitoring Asia Pacific, January 26, 2015.

The Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro, Annex on Power Sharing and Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, stipulates recognition and protection of the Bangsamoro identity, cultural and religious associations, community traditions and customary justice. The Bangsamoro Basic Law draft provides for “protection of the rights of the indigenous people in Bangsamoro in accordance with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples,” and calls for the Bangsamoro Parliament to create an office as part of the Bangsamoro Cabinet committed to developing and implementing programs for indigenous people. ^[1]

The Bangsamoro Basic Law also contains language providing for recognition of the Bangsamoro identity.^[2] The BBL also provides for action by the Bangsamoro government to adopt measures to promote and protect indigenous rights, customs, traditions, justice systems, political structures, land, and political participation. ^[3]

The Bangsamoro Basic Law draft was first presented to President Aquino in April 2014, ^[4] to be submitted and approved by Congress. On August 20, the MILF submitted a final draft of the BBL to President Aquino,^[5] which he submitted to Congress on September 10.^{[6] [7]} Though Congress immediately began reviewing the BBL, the bill failed to pass in 2014.

^[1] Bangsamoro Basic Law: House Bill No. 4994. Article V, Section 3.

^[2] Bangsamoro Basic Law: House Bill No. 4994.

^[3] Bangsamoro Basic Law: House Bill No. 4994. Article IX, Section 5.

^[4] “Philippines to fast-track review of draft Bangsamoro Basic Law,” Xinhua General News Service, April 15, 2014.

^[5] “Final Bangsamoro Basic Law submitted to Philippine President,” Xinhua General News Service, August 21, 2014.

^[6] “Philippine president submits law on Muslim south to Congress,” Anadolu Agency, September 10, 2014.

^[7] “Philippine report gives details of draft autonomy bill submitted by president,” BBC Monitoring Asia Pacific, September 11, 2014.

A plebiscite ratified the Bangsamoro Basic Law on January 21, 2019.^[1] The law established the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission, with specific obligations to be decided by the regional parliament.^[2] The law also obligates the Bangsamoro government to protect religious freedom^[3] and local customs,^[4] as well as labor organization and bargaining.^[5]

^[1] “Fifth public report,” Third Party Monitoring Team, March 11, 2019.

^[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.