Self-Determination Process – 2018
2018
Intermediate Implementation 
The BBL was signed into law by President Duterte on July 26, 2018.[1] The signed law defined the territorial and maritime jurisdiction of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, conditional on a successful plebiscite.[2] The law also allowed for additional municipalities and wards (barangays) to join the Autonomous Region if the voters approved of joining in the plebiscite.[3]
[1] “President signs Bangsamoro Organic Law,” Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Country Reports, July 30, 2018.
[2] “Republic Act No. 11054,” Article IV and XV.
[3] “Republic Act No. 11054,” Article XV, Section 3.