UNCONSTITUTIONAL AND UNLAWFUL BBL - BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW
"AMOUNTS TO TREASON"!
Congress can pass the BBL as a law it is null and void an initio because just based on the provisions and title as Bangsa Moro Islamic State it already violates provisions of the Constitution. And those who support it are liable for treason. It gives political power to a TERRORIST FACTION and violates Philippine territory and its BANGSA MORO is violative of BANGSA FILIPINO as it excludes other ethnic groups.
This should be brought to the the Supreme Court and pending results also ask participation of the APGO members being former Generals of the AFP to protect the sovereignty territories and the BANGSA Filipino.
THE BBL- BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL AND
VIOLATES
PHILIPPINE SOVEREIGNTY- ANY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL WHO VIOLATES
THE CONSTITUTION AND SUPPORTS THIS UNLAWFUL ACT CAN BE HELD LIABLE FOR
TREASON!!!
THE SUPREME COURT NEEDS TO SHOW ITS INTEGRITY AND PLACE AN
INJUNCTION ON THE ENACTMENT OF THE UNLAWFUL BBL THEREOF. – AND DO IT NOW!
House Bill 4994, Bangsamoro Basic Law ( BBL ) is presented
by its proponents with lofty ideals and declarations that seem to support
democracy, social justice, sustain development and promote equitable progress
in Mindanao. Upon reviewing the specific provisions and analyzing the essence
of the proposed legislation, however, brought serious doubts and fear for our
country and people. Contradictory and treacherous provisions are evident in the
legislation leading to the creation of an authoritarian Bangsamoro Islamic
sub-state, with an expansionist and secessionist agenda. The BBL is strongly
supported and propagandized by the Aquino administration in the name of
"peace", and labeling oppositions as "anti-peace" and
"anti-Muslim" which is far from the truth. While veiling the
provisions and strategic directions of the Malaysian-designed Bangsamoro
Islamic sub-state operated by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front ( MILF ), for
eventual and seamless integration with the Federation of Malaysia.
1. MALAYSIAN DESIGN OF BANGSAMORO SUB-STATE
The Bangsamoro Basic Law ( BBL ) prescribes a parliamentary
form of government patterned after the Federation of Malaysia. Bangsamoro is
distinct from the presidential form of government, existing laws and regional
structure of the Republic of the Philippines. The proposed law will lead to the
creation of a Bangsamoro Islamic sub-state that could eventually integrate with
the Federation of Malaysia, in the same manner the contested territory of Sabah
was incorporated in 1964. BBL is a clear and present danger to the Republic, to
our national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The bill currently being
deliberated in Congress will endanger the national security, interest and
welfare of the Republic of the Philippines and the Filipino people. The passage
of BBL into law will reward an armed insurgent group; the MILF and its
Malaysian backer, with a large territory plus tens of billions of pesos of
Filipino taxpayers money. The Aquino government is yielding undue concessions
to the MILF, after conspiring with Malaysia to initiate destabilization
campaigns that resulted to thousands of deaths, economic dislocation and
strategically preventing the Philippines from asserting its sovereignty,
territorial and proprietary rights of Filipino citizens in the contested
territory of Sabah.
2. INDEPENDENT BANGSAMORO GOVERNMENT OFFICES
The Bangsamoro will create independent government
institutions, commissions and agencies particularly legislative and judicial
institutions and systems; revenue and taxation, audit, election and civil
service commissions. Over fifty ( 50 ) departments and agencies, including land
registration and customs, police force and coast guard will be organized by the
Bangsamoro government.The provision for reserved and shared governance in favor
of the Bangsamoro, abrogates the power of the Philippine state to effectively
govern the Bangsamoro territory. What guarantees and qualifications could the
Bangsamoro harness to improve the quality of governance and justify the
replacement of National Government offices operating in the region? Certainly,
the Bangsamoro will require a better trained bureaucracy, reform the culture
and system of governance, and develop exemplary leadership to efficiently and
effectively manage the affairs of the Bangsamoro government. Statecraft as we
know cannot be learned overnight, moreso when the new players are subjected to
a new operating environment, challenges and undermined management
qualifications. The result will surely be chaotic, if not result into a
breakdown in law and order and governance. Furthermore, the Bangsamoro is given
entitlements to top positions in the Philippine government hierarchy without
reciprocity.
3. BANGSAMORO CHIEF MINISTER AS HEAD OF STATE
The Bangsamoro will be headed by the Chief Minister, who is
mandated to exercise supreme, almost absolute power over the legislative,
executive and judicial branches of government through the operation of law,
political design and controls. The authority to exercise power emanates from
the legislative branch composed initially of MILF appointees and applied
accordingly in executive and judicial offices in unbriddled capacity. The
powers include appointment of officials, administrative and budgetary controls,
accountability and attrition proceedings. Under the BBL, the Chief Minister is
mandated to exercise asymmetric relationship with the President of the Republic
of the Philippines as head of state. He will have effective control of
intergovernmental conflict resolution mechanism and limit the movement of Armed
Forces of the Philippines ( AFP ) in the Bangsamoro territory, rendering the
same inutile to defend the national security and interest of the Philippine
state as circumstances arise.
4. MILF AS TRANSITION AUTHORITY
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front ( MILF ), an armed
minority that broke away from the mainstream Moro National Liberation Front (
MNLF ) is designated to assume supreme leadership status during the transition
process. The expanded Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao ( ARMM ) will be
reorganized as the Bangsamoro Islamic sub-state. The one ( 1 ) year transition
time frame is extendable for an indefinite period with the MILF leadership at
the helm. The MILF will initially receive P 10-Billion in capital outlay from
the Filipino taxpayers. The total budget to be allocated will be more than P
75-Billion over a period of ten ( 10 ) years.
5. BANGSAMORO TERRITORY AND EXPANSIONISM
The proposed Bangsamoro territory will include the ARMM
provinces of Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi; the
cities of Cotabato and Isabela, some towns and barangays in Lanao del Norte and
North Cotabato province and adjacent waters. The proposed Bangsamoro territory
is home to about four ( 4 ) million Filipino citizens: Muslims, Christians and
Lumads. A provision mandating territorial expansion by integrating contiguous
Local Goverment Units ( LGUs ), through petitions representing 10% of the
electorates will start the process of integration. The one-way territorial
expansion provision will create a constant state of siege, intensify conflict
and perceived danger to contiguous LGUs and the entire island of Mindanao.
6. ILLEGITIMACY OF MILF REPRESENTATION
The Benigno C. Aquino III administration peace process
negotiation was initiated exclusively with a faction of the Moro Islamic
Liberation Front ( MILF ). The MILF undermines the legitimacy of the peace
process negotiation being a minority group that does not represent the true
aspirations of the people of Mindanao. The appointment of alleged
terrorist-bomber alias "Mohagher Iqbal" as the official
representative and negotiator of the MILF does not bring justice and further
create doubts to the legitimacy of the "peace" process. Aquino's negotiators;
namely Madame Teresita Quintos-Deles and Miriam Coronel-Ferrer act more like
lawyers of the MILF, rather than representatives of the Philippine government
and the Filipino people as observed by the public. Inexplicably, long standing
leaders and representatives of Filipino citizens in Mindanao were excluded in
the peace negotiation process. The Royal Hashemite Sultanate of Sabah and Sulu,
the Royal Houses of Lanao and Maguindanao, the MNLF and factions of MILF were
excluded and have no meaningful representation in the so called peace process
negotiations, that led to the formulation of BBL. The negotiation process
itself is defective, given the interstate nature of the proceedings, with a
sovereign status erroneously considered for the MILF. The Philippine Senate is
constitutionally mandated as the primary institution to undertake such task.
7. SHARI'AH LAW IN BANGSAMORO JUSTICE
SYSTEM
Under Article X of BBL, the Bangsamoro government will adopt
the Shari'ah law in the justice system, with far reaching judicial reach
involving civil and family, commercial and criminal matters. While it is
declared to be applicable to Muslims only, such prescription is unrealistic
given the diverse religious and cultural beliefs of probable litigants in the
territory. The integration of Shari'ah law and traditional indigenous practices
will create an unprecedented conflict of laws and judicial issues with existing
Philippine laws and jurisprudence. The complexity will create serious obstacles
resulting to inefficient delivery of justice and unequal protection of laws
between Muslims and non-Muslims, man and woman, other than issues on
jurisdiction. Penalties will likely involve harsh and unusual punishments
contrary to existing laws, while the institutions of marriage and family,
tolerance of other religious beliefs, contemporary understanding of gay rights,
commercial and financial transactions will face severe challenges under
Shari'ah law. The universal doctrines of separation of Church and State, and
Equal Protection of Laws will be utterly violated. The Bangsamoro High Court
apparently will be supreme in addressing judiciable issues, practically
relegating the Supreme Court of the Philippines to ceremonial duties and may
end up upholding the Bangsamoro High Courts decisions due to technicalities.
8. BANGSAMORO POLICE AND COAST GUARD
Article XI of the BBL mandates the creation of an
operationally independent police force for law enforcement and regional
security. While the Bangsamoro police is referred to as part of the PNP,
pertinent provisions indicate the same as operationally independent, organized
and administered, and funded according to the requirements of the Bangsamoro
leadership. The Bangsamoro Napolcom composition and review mechanism is subject
to the temperament of the Bangsamoro leadership. A Bangsamoro Coast Guard shall
likewise be organized to enforce the maritime rights, interest and security of
the Bangsamoro in the proposed territorial waters. BBL defines territorial
water boundaries between the Bangsamoro and contiguous LGUs in favor of the
former. The creation of distinct territorial water boundaries and designated
role of the Bangsamoro Coast Guard in the enforcement of exclusive fishery and
maritime rights will unnecessarily cause conflicts in our fishing and maritime
sectors. A new arena in naval warfare will likely ensue and serve as rationale
for developing a more capable Bangsamoro Coast Guard or Navy. Given the track
record of the MILF, the history of Malaysian interference and real motivation
in Mindanao. The prospect of developing the capability and function of the
Bangsamoro police and coast guard, into a full-pledged military and naval force
with Malaysian support is highly probable. The massacre of SAF 44 in Mamasapano
is fair warning and a clear indication of things to come, should we fail to
recognize their supreme sacrifice and collectively oppose the passage of BBL.
The operation of AFP in the territory is legally controlled by the Bangsamoro
government under the BBL.
9. COST OF BBL TO FILIPINO TAXPAYERS: P 75-BILLION
The direct cost of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law ( BBL )
to Filipino taxpayers is estimated at more than P 75-Billion over a period of
10 years. Some economic analysts bring the cost of BBL to the nation at over P
500-Billion. An initial P 10-Billion is allocated for capital outlay during the
transition period, under the sole management of the MILF. The Bangsamoro is
likewise mandated to contract commercial and foreign loans, enter into
international trade agreements, manage the barter trade, develop freeports,
accept foreign grants and aid, possibly including police/military aid from
rival countries like Malaysia.
10. FOREIGN INTERVENTION FOR THE PASSAGE OF BBL
The most alarming situation faced by our challenged Republic
is the intervention of rival states and international institutions like
Malaysia and the Organization of Islamic Countries ( OIC ) in our domestic
affairs. In the case of Malaysia, naivete should not preclude us from
identifying the unsettled issues of sovereignty, territorial and proprietory
rights in Sabah as the real motivation of Malaysian interest in the Aquino-MILF
"peace" process. Historians allege the compromised position of Aquino
as reciprocity to Malaysian support, contracted since the onset of the Marcos
regime. The allegation of Malaysian money being made available, purposely to
bribe Filipino legislators for the passage of the BBL is a serious concern for
all citizens of the Republic of the Philippines, honorable members of Congress,
defense-military and police establishments. The rise of radical Islam and
terrorism worldwide is a serious threat that requires equally strong measures,
to prevent any part of Philippines from becoming a staging ground of this
growing malady to the civilized world.
11. ARMM IS THE SOLUTION, NOT BBL
The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao ( ARMM ) organized
under the auspices of the 1987 Constitution and given focus during the Ramos
administration is work in progress. It is hypocritical and self-serving to
declare the ARMM as a failed experiment, to justify the imposition of an
unconstitutional and dangerous BBL. An improved and better managed ARMM, with
increased budget allocation remains as the most viable and non-controversial
solution to advance peace, sustain development and equitable progress in the
troubled regions of Central Mindanao and Sulu archipelago. The BBL is a
prescription for political, social and economic instability; it has intensified
conflict and the prospect of war in Mindanao unnecessarily. It must be junked
the sooner, the better by Congress. Otherwise the concerned citizenry,
particularly those in the affected areas must organize and campaign against the
BBL in the plebiscite. Finally, the constitutionalist among us must work extra
hard to declare the BBL as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The ARMM
elections which were cancelled by Noynoy Aquino, should instead be synchronized
with the 2016 National Elections, to enable the people of the region to choose
their preferred representatives and legitimate leadership. A fresh start to
advance a just and lasting peace for all peoples of Mindanao can begin without
the flawed and compromised position of the Aquino administration, the
constitutional infirmities, complexities and dangers associated with the BBL.
12. BBL IS A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER TO THE REPUBLIC OF THE
PHILIPPINES
The BBL is a clear and present danger to the sovereignty,
security and territorial integrity of the Republic of the Philippines. The
lopsided legislation threatens the national interest and welfare of the
Filipino people. By all indications and policy standards, BBL is the product of
a mentally challenged and psychologically unstable national leadership. Where
in world history could you find the leadership of a sovereign state yielding to
unreasonable and conflicting demands of a fractitious minority? Willfully
allowing a rival state to prop-up the enemy, to endanger its national security
and interest? Only in the Philippines, under the leadership of His Excellency
President Benigno C. Aquino III! While we fully support efforts to achieve a
just and lasting peace, sustain development and promote equitable progress in
Mindanao, the cost of peace should not compromise our national interest and
security, the people's freedom and welfare, and our way of life as a secular,
egalitarian, sovereign and democratic state.
The compromised position taken by the unpatriotic and
incompetent Aquino administration must be opposed by all Filipino citizens,
regardless of faith and creed. We must unite and stand up against the impostors
and traitors to our Republic. We must take action now by studying the
unconstitutional and dangerous provisions of the BBL, share this with other
concerned citizens, civil society groups, people's organizations and patriotic
officials in all levels of government. Contact and press your Congressmen and
Senators to junk the BBL. Organize, make a list of traitors and take action now
before its too late.
NO TO BBL ! NO TO SUB-STATE !
