MAY 22 (PCOO) — A Palace official on Thursday said those against the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) are free to challenge its legality before the Supreme Court.
Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said all the provisions in the proposed law have been scrutinized and carefully studied to follow the provisions of the Constitution.
“Simula sa pagbubuo nitong BBL ay isinaalang-alang na ang bawat probisyon nito ay dapat tumalima sa Saligang Batas,” Secretary Coloma said during a press briefing.
The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee has approved the proposed law on Wednesday but a draft Senate report said the BBL requires Charter change.
Senator Miriam Santiago has also issued a statement saying the BBL will face legal challenge.
“Mahalaga na ang lahat ng probisyon ng Bangsamoro Basic Law ay tumatalima sa Saligang Batas. Nasa pagpapasya ng buong Kamara at ng buong Senado ang pagpasa sa BBL. Ayon sa proseso ng ating batas, kung mayroong nais kumuwestiyon sa legalidad pagkatapos maipasa ang isang batas, may pagkakataon silang ihain ang kanilang petisyon sa Korte Suprema,” said Coloma. PND (jm)
