Women’s Rights – 2018
2018
Intermediate Implementation 
The BBL was signed into law by President Duterte on July 26, 2018. [1] The law included processions that set quotas for women in the Bangsamoro Parliament and Cabinet.[2] The treaty also obligated the Bangsamoro government to protect women’s rights including employment, and freedom from expropriation, abuse, and violence.[3]
[1] “President signs Bangsamoro Organic Law,” Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Country Reports, July 30, 2018.
[2] “Republic Act No. 11054,” Article IX, Section 11.
[3] “Republic Act No. 11054,” Article IX, Section 12.