DEEPLY worried that Congress may scuttle the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) because of the Mamasapano tragedy that left 44 police commandos dead, Malacañang on Saturday appealed to lawmakers to pass the measure which it said will be the key to peace in Mindanao.

Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said the death of the Special Action Force (SAF) commandos will be in vain if the Bangsamoro bill is not passed.

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