Bangsamoro Basic Law

Bangsamoro Basic Law

Identity and Purpose
Articles 1-4

Identity and Purpose

The Bangsamoro are natives of Mindanao, the Sulu archipelago and its adjacent islands including Palawan, and their descendants, whether of mixed or3 of full blood at the time of conquest and colonization.

Powers Of Government
Article 5

Powers Of Government

Reserved powers are matters over which authority and jurisdiction are retained by the Central Government

General Principles And Policies
Articles 6

General Principles And Policies

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
Article 7

The Bangsamoro 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

Basic Rights
Article 9

Basic Rights

All laws and policies, including customary laws, shall conform to international human rights and humanitarian standards

Bangsamoro Justice System
Article 10

Bangsamoro Justice System

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
Article 10b

Shari’ah and Tribal Justice

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.

Public Order And Safety
Article 11

Public Order And Safety

The Bangsamoro Government shall have primary responsibility over public order and safety within the Bangsamoro

Fiscal Autonomy
Article 12

Fiscal Autonomy

The Bangsamoro shall enjoy fiscal autonomy with the end in view of attaining the highest form of economic self-sufficiency and genuine development

Loans
Article 12b

Loans

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
Article 13

Economy And Patrimony

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

Zones of Joint Cooperation
Article 13b

Zones of Joint Cooperation

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

Rehabilitation And Development
Article 14

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
Article 16

Bangsamoro Transition Authority

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