The proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) will have to be passed by Congress before lawmakers start amending the 1987 Constitution, a Palace official said Monday.

Palace spokesman Harry Roque issued the clarification amid plans of lawmakers to finish the proposed amendments to the Constitution this year for ratification by the electorate in 2019.

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