PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has admitted that his push for a federal form of government does not have enough public support. The President said the ageing leaders of the MILF and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) were tired of armed struggle. They want to end the armed conflict,” Duterte said. The proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law was crafted by the Bangsamoro Transition Commission dominated by MILF men, and submitted to Congress by the Palace in August. President Duterte certified the measure as urgent in September, meaning the Senate and the House can approve it on second and third reading on the same day.

Source: Manila Times December 13, 2017 16:52 UTC