The document outlines the Bangsamoro Basic Law roadmap to peace in the Philippines. It discusses the 2012 Framework Agreement between the government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front to create an autonomous Bangsamoro entity to replace the ARMM by 2016. The Bangsamoro refers to the original inhabitants of Mindanao and adjacent islands. It will be a secular government for all Filipino citizens in the region. A plebiscite will determine which areas join the new Bangsamoro territory based on the current ARMM provinces and certain municipalities. The Bangsamoro Basic Law further defines the territory, powers, and government of the new autonomous entity.

1. BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW
ROAD MAP TO PEACE: The Highlights

2. BANGSAMORO FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT
 Monday, October 15 2012
The Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signed the
Framework Agreement that outlines the general features of the political settlement between the two
parties.
The deal defines the nature, structure, and powers of the political entity called the Bangsamoro that
will replace the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
Under the agreement, the Bangsamoro Government would have been created by 2016.

3. “BANGSAMORO”
 “Bangsamoro” refers to the original inhabitants of Mindanao, the Sulu archipelago, and
adjacent islands including Palawan at the time of conquest and colonization; also their
next of kin.
 The term also refers to the new autonomous political entity that shall be created by 2016. it
is NOT an Islamic state, but a SECULAR government.
 All people in the Bangsamoro are Filipino citizens.

4. GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE AND PLEBISCITE
 Once the BBL is signed by the President, a plebiscite shall be conducted in the envisioned
core territory of the Bangsamore. This territory comprises of the following:
 The current ARMM provinces: Basilan, Lanao Del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and Marawi
City.
 The cities of Cotabato and Isabela.
 The 6 municipalities in Lanao del Norte: Baloi, Munai, Pantar, Nunungan, Tagaloan and Tangkal.
 The barangays in 6 municipalities of North Cotabato: Kabacan, Carmen, Aleosan, Pigkawayan,
Pikit and Midsayap.

5. GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE AND PLEBISCITE
 Other bordering areas where there is a resolution for inclusion from the local government
unit, or a petition of at least 10% of the qualified voters may also join after the plebiscite.
 The people will decide whether they will join the Bangsamoro or not.
 The final geographical scope of the Bangsamoro shall be determined after the plebiscite.

6. FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW

7. TERRITORY

8. GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES

9. POWERS OF GOVERNMENT

10. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

11. BANGSAMORO GOVERNMENT

12. BANGSAMORO GOVERNMENT

13. BANGSAMORO GOVERNMENT

14. BANGSAMORO GOVERNMENT

15. BANGSAMORO GOVERNMENT

16. PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY

17. FISCAL AUTONOMY

18. FISCAL AUTONOMY