Bangsamoro Basic Law on Maharlikanism

Identity and Purpose

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Article 1: NAME AND PURPOSE

Section 1. Name - Bangsamoro Basic Law Section 2. Entity Name - Bangsamoro Section 3. Purpose – establish a political entity

Powers Of Government

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Section 1. Reserved Powers of the Central Government

Defense and external security
Foreign policy
Coinage and monetary policy
Postal service
Citizenship and naturalization7
Immigration
Customs and tariff as qualified by Section 2(10), Article 5 of this Basic Law;
Common market and global trade, provided that the power to enter into economic agreements given to the ARMM under R.A. 9054 is hereby transferred to the Bangsamoro Government as provided in Article 12, Section 25 of this Basic Law
Intellectual property rights

Section 2. Concurrent Powers

General Principles And Policies

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Article 6: Intergovernmental Relations

Section 1. Asymmetric Relationship

The relationship between the Central Government and the Bangsamoro Government shall be asymmetric. This is reflective of the recognition of their Bangsamoro identity, and their aspiration for self-governance.

The Bangsamoro Government

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Section 1. Powers of Government

The powers of government shall be vested in the Bangsamoro Parliament, which shall exercise those powers and functions expressly granted to it in this Basic Law, and those necessary for or incidental to the proper governance and development of the Bangsamoro.

Basic Rights

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Section 1. Basic Rights in the Bangsamoro

In addition to the basic rights already enjoyed by the citizens residing in the Bangsamoro, the Bangsamoro Government shall guarantee the following enforceable rights:

Bangsamoro Justice System

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Section 1. Justice System in the Bangsamoro

It shall consist of:

Shari’ah law for Muslims only
Tribal justice system for the indigenous peoples
Local courts and alternative dispute resolution systems.

For Muslims, the justice system in the Bangsamoro shall give primary consideration to Shari’ah, and customary rights and traditions of the indigenous peoples in the Bangsamoro.

Shari’ah and Tribal Justice

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Section 10. Shariah Judicial and Bar Council

The Shariah Judicial and Bar Council shall recommend to the Judicial and Bar Council the applicants to be:

judges in the Shari’ah District and Circuit Courts
the justices of the Shari’ah High Court.

The Judicial and Bar Council shall give utmost consideration to the Shar’iah Judicial and Bar Council nominees in recommending appointees to the President.

Public Order And Safety

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Article 11: Public Order And Safety

Section 1. Public Order and Safety

The Bangsamoro Government shall have primary responsibility over public order and safety within the Bangsamoro. There shall be cooperation and coordination between the Central Government and the Bangsamoro Government through the intergovernmental relations mechanism.

Fiscal Autonomy

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Section 1. Fiscal Autonomy

The Bangsamoro:

shall earn all the fund mentioned here
can create its sources of revenues as provided in this law

It shall prepare its budget according with an annual appropriations law by the Bangsamoro Parliament.

Loans

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Loans

Section 22. Foreign and Domestic Loans; Bills, Bonds, Notes and Obligations

a. Loans, Credits, and Other Forms of Indebtedness

The contracting of loans, credits, and other forms of indebtedness by the Bangsamoro Government shall be for Bangsamoro’s development and the people’s welfare.

Economy And Patrimony

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Section 1. Bangsamoro Economy and Social Justice

The Bangsamoro Government’s economic policies and programs shall be based on the principle of social justice.

Pursuant to this principle, the Bangsamoro Parliament shall legislate laws pertaining to the Bangsamoro economy and patrimony that are responsive to the needs of its people.

Zones of Joint Cooperation

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Section 18. Zones of Joint Cooperation

This law creates Zones of Joint Cooperation in the Sulu Sea and the Moro Gulf.

Its coordinates shall be defined by an ad hoc joint body composed of representatives.<!– from:

Rehabilitation And Development

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Article 14: Rehabilitation And Development

Section 1. Rehabilitation and Development

The Bangsamoro Government, with funding from the Central Government, shall rehabilitate, reconstruct and development the Bangsamoro as part of the normalization process.

Bangsamoro Transition Authority

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Article 16: Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA)

Section 1. Transition Period

The transition or interim period to establish the Bangsamoro shall start upon ratification of this Basic Law.

It is ratified upon proclamation of the Commission on Elections, or its duly authorized officers, that plebiscite is in favor of creating the Bangsamoro. This will be confirmed by the GPH and MILF negotiating panels.