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President Rodrigo Duterte received a draft of the newly proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) in a turnover ceremony at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on July 17, 2017. Joining the President are (from left) Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza, Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chairman Murad Ebrahim, Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) Chair Ghazali Jaafar, and MILF Peace Implementing Panel Chair Mohagher Iqbal. (ROLANDO MAILO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)

‘I will husband it’: Duterte hopeful that House will pass BBL

“I will husband it.” This was the statement made by President Rodrigo Duterte referring to the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, reiterating his full unwavering support until such time that it is passed by Congress.

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Read more about the article Farmers look forward to claim disputed lands with DAR chief’s help
AGRARIAN BENEFICIARIES. Farmers from Davao region gather along Roxas Avenue in Davao City to show support for Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano who was scheduled to meet with the Commission on Appointments Tuesday, Sept. 5. Mariano's confirmation was deferred for the second time. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Farmers look forward to claim disputed lands with DAR chief’s help

Agrarian reform beneficiaries in Davao region hope that incumbent Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano will be able to help them claim more than 6,000 hectares of contested land.

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