MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte encouraged on Wednesday Moros in Mindanao to exploit their resources following the establishment of the Bangsamoro Region. “Now that you have the BOL [Bangsamoro Organic Law], I guarantee you, [you can] exploit your resources. Nobody else will touch Liguasan Marsh, That’s yours. Exploit the natural resources and make the Moro rich,” he added. The President has repeatedly promised Moros that untapped oil reserves at Liguasan Marsh in Maguindanao would not be touched by the government.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 12, 2019 15:22 UTC