From the Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Roundtable Discussion Series of the Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG), presentation by Dean Benedicto Bacani | 18 June 2015, Committee Room 1 Senate of the Philippines

1. What the Roundtable Series is
 Academic and non-partisan discussions
and dialogue on Muslim Mindanao
autonomy.
 Exploring contexts, history, perspectives
and frameworks.
 Critical analysis of assumptions and
questions.
 Process of dialogue as end in itself.

2. What the roundtable series is not
It does not advocate or
lobby specific positions
on the BBL.
It does not advance a
particular agenda.

3. Interactive Process
 We are all resource persons.
 Presentations to facilitate the process
of dialogue.
 Think and question aloud.
 No direct attribution and no one will
be held bound/accountable for
his/her views.

4. At the end of the session…
 More tools in your toolkit
 Greater understanding of “drivers” of
diverse and conflicting positions.
 Broader menu of options in
addressing the contentious issues in
the BBL.