How different was the substitute Bangsamoro Basic Law that the House of Representatives passed on Wednesday instead of the version proposed by the Bangsamoro Transition Commission? 6475 retained the national government’s power over the law enforcement agencies, the administration of justice, and the functions of the constitutional commissions. The number of concurrent powers, which are shared by the Bangsamoro region with the national government, increased to 21 from the previous 14. Exclusive powers—over which the Bangsamoro government has jurisdiction—were reduced to 43, from the 58 listed in the BTC version. No more plebiscitesThe plebiscite to determine the extent of the Bangsamoro region would only be held once.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 31, 2018 10:52 UTC