Ferrer wants BBL passed in February

The government peace panel has not lost hope that Congress will pass the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) before the start of the election campaign.

Government peace panel chief Miriam Coronel-Ferrer appealed to lawmakers to prioritize the passage of the measure, noting that the approval of the bill will pave the way for the implementation of the other components of the peace agreement signed with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).