Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro (2012)

Headings Salient Provisions

Establishment of the Bangsamoro  Bangsamoro shall be established to replace the ARMM. Bangsamoro is the new autonomous
political entity referred to in the Decision Points of Principles as of Apr 2012
 Government shall have a ministerial form
o Parties agree to entrench an electoral system suitable to a ministerial form of
government
o System shall allow democratic participation, ensure accountability of public officers
primarily to their constituents and encourage formation of genuinely principled political
parties
o System shall be contained in the BBL to be implemented through legislation enacted by
the Bangsamoro Government and correlated with national laws
 Authority to regulate its own responsibility the affairs of constituent units (provinces, cities,
municipalities, barangays and geographic areas within its territory) is guaranteed within the limit
of the BBL. Privileges already enjoyed by LGUs under existing laws shall not be diminished
unless otherwise altered for good governance pursuant to provisions of the Bangsamoro local
government Code
 Relationship of the Central Government with the Bangsamoro Government shall be asymmetric
 Parties recognize Bangsamoro identity. Those who at the time of conquest and colonization
were considered natives or original inhabitants of Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago and its
adjacent islands including Palawan, and their descendants whether of mixed or of full blood
shall have the right to identify themselves as Bangsamoro by ascription or self-ascription.
Basic Law  Provisions of the BBL shall be consistent with all agreements of the Parties
 Basic Law shall reflect the Bangsamoro system of life and meet internationally accepted
standards of governance
 Shall be formulated by the Bangsamoro people and ratified by the qualified voters within its
territory
Powers  Central Government will have reserved powers.
 Bangsamoro Government shall have its exclusive powers and there will be concurrent powers
shared by the Central and Bangsamoro Government
 Central Government shall have powers on:
o Defense and external security
o Foreign policy
o Common market and global trade, provided that the power to enter into economic
agreements already allowed under Republic Act No. 9054 shall be transferred to the

Revenue Generation and Wealth
Sharing
Bangsamoro
o Coinage and monetary policy
o Citizenship and naturalization
o Postal service
o This list is without prejudice to additional powers that may be agreed upon by the
Parties
 Bangsamoro shall have competence over the Shari’ah justice system. Supremacy of Shari’ah
and its application shall only be to Muslims
 BBL may provide for the power of the Bangsamoro Government to accredit halal-certifying
bodies in the Bangsamoro
 BBL shall provide for justice institutions in the Bangsamoro. This includes:
o The competence over the Shari’ah justice system, as well as the formal
institutionalization and operation of its functions, and the expansion of the jurisdiction of
the Shari’ah courts;
o Measures to improve the workings of local civil courts, when necessary; and
o Alternative dispute resolution systems (may include recognition of indigenous proesses)
 Consistent with the Bangsamoro Basic Law, the Bangsamoro will have the power to create its
own sources of revenues and to levy taxes, fees, and charges, subject to limitations as may be
mutually agreed upon by the Parties. This power shall include the power to determine tax bases
and tax rates, guided by the principles of devolution of power, equalization, equity,
accountability, administrative simplicity, harmonization, economic efficiency, and fiscal
autonomy
 Bangsamoro will have the authority to receive grants and donations from domestic and foreign
sources, and block grants and subsidies from the Central Government. Subject to acceptable
credit worthiness, it shall also have the authority to contract loans from domestic and foreign
lending institutions, except foreign and domestic loans requiring sovereign guaranty, whether
explicit or implicit, which would require the approval of the Central Government
 Bangsamoro shall have a just and equitable share in the revenues generated through the
exploration, development or utilization of natural resources obtaining in all the areas/territories,
land or water, covered by and within the jurisdiction of the Bangsamoro, in accordance with the
formula agreed upon by the Parties.
 Bangsamoro may create its own auditing body and procedures for accountability over revenues
and other funds generated within or by the region from external sources. This shall be without
prejudice to the power, authority and duty of the national Commission on Audit to examine, audit
and settle all accounts pertaining to the revenues and the use of funds and property owned and
held in trust by any government instrumentality, including GOCCs
 There shall be an intergovernmental fiscal policy board composed of representatives of the
Bangsamoro and the Central Government in order to address revenue imbalances and
fluctuations in regional financial needs and revenue-raising capacity xxx Once full fiscal
 autonomy has been achieved by the Bangsamoro then it may no longer be necessary to have a
representative from the Central Government to sit in the Board.
Territory  Territory refers to the land mass as well as the maritime, terrestrial, fluvial and alluvial domains,
and the aerial domain and the atmospheric space above it.
 Composition
o (a) the present geographical area of the ARMM;
o (b) the Municipalities of
o Baloi, Munai, Nunungan, Pantar, Tagoloan and Tangkal in the province of Lanao del
Norte and all other barangays in the Municipalities of Kabacan, Carmen, Aleosan,
Pigkawayan, Pikit, and Midsayap that voted for inclusion in the ARMM during the 2001
plebiscite;
o (c) the cities of Cotabato and Isabela; and
o (d) all other contiguous areas where there is a resolution of the local government unit or
a petition of at least ten percent (10%) of the qualified voters in the area asking for their
inclusion at least two months prior to the conduct of the ratification of the Bangsamoro
Basic Law and the process of delimitation of the Bangsamoro as mentioned in the next
paragraph
 Areas which are contiguous and outside the core territory where there are
substantial populations of the Bangsamoro may opt anytime to be part of the
territory upon petition of at least ten percent (10%) of the residents and
approved by a majority of qualified voters in a plebiscite.
Basic Rights  In addition to the rights already enjoyed, the legislature, executive, and judiciary shall be bound
to respect the following guaranteed rights:
o Right to life and to inviolability of one’s person and dignity;
o Right to freedom and expression of religion and beliefs;
o Right to privacy;
o Right to freedom of speech;
o Right to express political opinion and pursue democratically political aspiration;
o Right to seek constitutional change by peaceful and legitimate means;
o Right of women to meaningful political participation, and protection from all forms of
violence;
o Right to freely choose one’s place of residence and the inviolability of the home;
o Right to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in social and economic activity and
the public service, regardless of class, creed, disability, gender and ethnicity;
o Right to establish cultural and religious associations;
o Right to freedom from religious, ethnic and sectarian harassment; and
o Right to redress of grievances and due process of law.
 Vested property rights shall also be respected

Transition and Implementation
Normalization
o Whenever restoration is no longer possible, the Central Government and the
Government of the Bangsamoro shall take effective measures for adequate reparation
collectively beneficial to the Bangsamoro people
 Indigenous people’s rights are respected
 A Transition Commission shall be created through an Executive Order and supported by
Congressional Resolutions
 Transition Commission shall be composed of
o fifteen (15) members all of whom are Bangsamoro.
o Seven (7) members shall be selected by the GPH and
o eight (8) members, including the Chairman, shall be selected by the MILF.
 Functions:
o Drafting of the Bangsamoro Basic Law with provisions consistent with all agreements
entered and that may be entered into by the Parties
o Work on proposals to amend the Philippine Constitution without derogating from any
prior peace agreements;
o coordinate whenever necessary development programs in Bangsamoro communities
o Transition Commission will be independent from the ARMM and other government
agencies.
 Upon completion of BBL, the President shall certify the bill as urgent
 Upon promulgation and ratification of the Basic Law, which provides for the creation of the
Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), the ARMM is deemed abolished
 All devolved authorities shall be vested in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority during the
interim period. The ministerial form and Cabinet system of government shall commence once
the Bangsamoro Transition Authority is in place.
 There will be created a third party monitoring team to be composed of international bodies, as
well as domestic groups to monitor the implementation of all agreements.
 At the end of the transition period, the GPH and MILF Peace Negotiating Panels, together with
the Malaysian Facilitator and the Third Party Monitoring Team, shall convene a meeting to
o review,
o assess or
o evaluate the implementation of all agreements and the progress of the transition.
 An ‘Exit Document’ officially terminating the peace negotiation may be crafted and signed by
both Parties if and only when all agreements have been fully implemented.
 As a matter of principle, it is essential that policing structure and arrangement are such that the
police service is professional and free from partisan political control.
 An independent commission shall be organized by the Parties to recommend appropriate
policing within the area.
o The commission shall be composed of representatives from the parties and may invite
 local and international experts on law enforcement to assist the commission in its work.
 The MILF shall undertake a graduated program for decommissioning of its forces so that they
are put beyond use.
 The Joint Coordinating Committees on Cessation of Hostilities (JCCCH) as well as the Ad hoc
Joint Action Group (AHJAG) with the participation of the International Monitoring Team (IMT)
shall continue to monitor the ceasefire agreement until the full decommissioning of the MILF
forces.

Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (2014)

Headings Salient Provisions
The CAB  The CAB consolidates and affirms the understanding and commitment between the
Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front
 The Parties acknowledge their responsibilities to uphold the principles of justice. They commit to
protect and enhance the right of the Bangsamoro people and other inhabitants in the
Bangsamoro to human dignity; reduce social, economic, and political inequalities; correct
historical injustice committed against the Bangsamoro; and remove cultural inequities through
the agreed modalities aimed at equitably diffusing wealth and political power for the common
good.
 Principles of Implementation:
o The Parties acknowledge the identity and legitimate grievances of the Bangsamoro. In
the same vein, they affirm the commitment to mutually respect the right to one’s identity
and the parity of esteem of everyone in the political community.
o Both parties pledge to continue to conduct multisectoral dialogues and consultations,
take into account the concerns of the stakeholders, generate broad-based support, and
ensure wide participation in the various mechanisms and processes that shall be
instituted
o Working with other groups and sectors, the two Parties shall ensure the establishment
of a new Bangsamoro political entity that will protect individual and collective rights, and
be truly democratic, representative of the diversity of the populace and accountable to
the communities therein
o The mechanisms and modalities for the actual implementation of this CAB, including the
ratification of the BBL pursuant to Article V, Territory of the Framework Agreement on
the Bangsamoro, are spelled out therein. The Parties shall mutually take such steps for
its full implementation leading to the establishment of the Bangsamoro Transition
Authority and the regular Bangsamoro Government, the gradual normalization of the
previoiusly conflict-affected areas and their transformation into peaceful and
progressive communities
o The Parties commit to faithfully abide by, honor, respect, implement and entrench these

Agreement on General Cessation
of Hostilities
General Framework of Agreement
of Intent between GRP and the
MILF
Agreement on the General
Framework for the Resumption of
Peace Talks between the GRP and
MILF
Agreement on Peace Between the
GRP and the MILF
agreements, and nurture the integrity of the whole peace process.
 To commit the armed forces of the GRP and the MILF to a General Cessation of Hostilities
 To direct their respective Sub Committee on Cessation of Hostilities to meet on 30 July 1997,
and on such dates thereafter, but not to exceed two months, to draw and finalise the guidelines
and ground rules for the implementation of this Agreement
 To resume and proceed with the formal peace talks in a venue to be mutually agreed upon
between the GRP and MILF Panels
 Article I: parties commit to pursue the peace negotiations on the substantive issues, and
resolutely continue the negotiations until the Parties reach a negotiated political settlement
 Article II: parties affirm their commitment to protect and respect human rights in accordance with
the UN Charter and UDHR
 Article III: parties negotiate with sincerity and hereby pledge to implement the joint agreements
previously signed by the Parties’ representatives
 Article IV: parties pledge to refrain from the use or threat of force to attain undue advantage
while peace negotiations on the substantive issues are on-going
 Article II: MILF shall organize its own Peace Panel to meet with its GRP counterpart, and this
shall be announced to the public at the soonest time possible
 Article III: the MILF shall reciprocate the GRP’s Suspension of Offensive Military Operations
 Article IV: Parties commit to honor, respect and implement all past agreements and other
supplementary agreements signed by him. [handwritten] Details of implementation shall be
discussed by the Panels
 Article V: Parties shall agree to hold the first normal meeting of their panels at a mutually agreed
venue within 3 months from signing of this agreement
 Article VI: For the immediate normalization of the situation in Mindanao, the Parties agree to
undertake relief and rehabilitation measures for evacuees, and joint development projects in the
conflict affected areas
 Security Aspect
o All past agreements of the Parties shall be implemented in accordance with the
Agreement on the General Framework for the Resumption of Peace Talks (KL,
Malaysia, 24 March 2001) for the progressive resolution of the Bangsamoro problem
with honor, justice and integrity for all sectors of society
o The negotiation and peaceful resolution of the conflict must involve consultations with
the Bangsamoro people free of any imposition in order to provide chances of success
and open new formulas that permanently respond to the aspirations of the Bangsamoro
people for freedom
o The Parties agree to invite representatives of the Organization of Islamic Conference to
observe and monitor the implementation of all GRP-MILF Agreements. The Parties
further agree to strengthen the GRP-MILF Agreement on the General Cessation of

Declaration of Continuity for
Peace Negotiation between the
GRP and MILF
GPH-MILF Decision Points on
Principles as of April 2012
Hostilities (18 July 1997). Upon signing of this Agreement, a Monitoring Team shall be
constituted with representatives from the OIC
 Rehabilitation Aspect
o Observance of international humanitarian law and respect for internationally recognized
human rights instruments
o MILF shall determine, lead and manage rehabilitation and development projects in
conflict areas, except when public funds are involved, in which case Government
procedures and rules will be observed
o Parties shall safely return evacuees to their place of origin, provide all the necessary
financial/material and technical assistance to start a new life, as well as allow them to
be awarded reparations for their properties lost or destroyed by reason of conflict
 Ancestral Domain Aspect
o Agreement to discuss ancestral domain during the next meeting, “in order to address
the humanitarian and economic needs of the Bangsamoro people and preserve their
social and cultural heritage and inherent rights over their ancestral domain”
 Activation of Committees
 Parties welcomed the participation of the EU as the Coordinator of the Humanitarian,
Rehabilitation and Development Component and accepted the guidelines proposed by the EU.
The parties also welcomed the participation of Norway in the Security Component
 Parties considered the following:
o New formulas that permanently respond to the legitimate aspirations of the Bangsamoro
people for peace, freedom xxx, equal treatment for their identity and rights for the
Bangsamoro as a whole to exercise self-governance on the basis of consent in
accordance to an agreed framework which shall be negotiated
o In good faith, building on prior consensus points achieved
o The ultimate goals of the talks is to consider new modalities to end the armed hostilities
with responsibility to protect and for human security, in addition to resolve the legitimate
grievances and claims for the people of Moro ancestry
o (haha there are three more pero I can’t understand the text na, ang labo )
 Parties agree that the status quo is unacceptable and that the Parties will work for the creation
of a new autonomous political entity in place of the ARMM
 New autonomous political entity shall have a ministerial form of government
 Need for a transition period and the institution of transitional mechanisms in order to implement
the provisions of the agreement
 There will be power-sharing and wealth-sharing between the National Government and the new
political entity. In the matter of power-sharing, the National government will have its reserved
powers. The new political entity will have its exclusive powers, and there will be concurrent
powers shared by the National Government and the new political entity
  The following matters are reserved for the competence of the National Government:
o Defense and external security
o Foreign policy
o Common market and global trade (The power to enter into economic agreements
already allowed under RA 9054 shall be transferred to the new political entity)
o Coinage and monetary policy
o Citizenship and naturalization
o Postal service
o Without prejudice to other powers which the Parties may agree to reserve to the NG in
the course of negotiation
 Acknowledge the power of the new political entity to create its own sources of revenue, subject
to limitations as may be mutually agreed to by the Parties
 New political entity shall also have competence over the Shariah justice system
 Creation of third party monitoring and evaluation mechanisms
 In addition to basic rights already enjoyed, the following rights of all citizens residing in the new
political entity bind the legislature, executive and judiciary as directly enforceable law and are
guaranteed:
o Right to life and to inviolability of one’s person and dignity
o Right to freedom and expression of religion and beliefs
o Right to privacy
o Right to freedom of speech
o Right to express political opinion and pursue democratically political aspirations
o Right to seek constitutional change by peace and legitimate means
o Right of women to meaningful political participation and protection from all forms of
violence
o Right to freely choose one’s place of residence and the inviolability of the home
o Right to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in social and economic activity and
public service, regardless of class, creed, disability, gender or ethnicity
o Right to establish cultural and religious associations
o Right to freedom from religious, ethnic and sectarian harassment and
o Right to redress of grievances and due process of law
Framework Agreement on the 
Bangsamoro (FAB)
Transition Committee  Creation of Transition Commission
 Members appointed by President
o 15 - Bangsamoro
o 7 - GPH
o 8 - Moro Islamic Liberation Front

Bangsamoro Transition Authority
Third Party Monitoring Team
(TPMT)
 TC independent from ARMM and ARMM government (including GOCCs) shall support the TC in
its task and responsibilities.
 TC shall cease upon implementation of BBL
 Commission can create technical committees
 Responsible for the creation of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) using as basis the FAB
o This shall be submitted to the President thereafter submitted to Congress as urgent for
legislative proposal
o BBL, once approved by Congress, will undergo popular ratification by qualified voters
not later than 120 days from enactment of law. This shall repeal RA 9054.
 Only cover those areas enumerated under Par V item of the FAB
 Areas contiguous to the core territory of the Bangsamoro shall be included in
the plebiscite if there is a resolution of the local government or a petition of at
least 10% of the qualified voters 2 months prior to the ratification of the BBL
Majority vote decides the inclusion of the territorial jurisdiction
 Springboard the creation of a robust international-domestic monitoring
body to be accredited by COMELEC to monitor the plebiscite.
 Shall request a special registration for the plebiscite
o Creation of Bangsamoro Transition Authority after BBL.
o The Bangsamoro Transition Authority shall exercise government functions while there is
a transition towards a ministerial form of government.
 Responsible for proposals for the amendment of the Constitution to accommodate the
agreement of the Parties.
 There shall be monitoring team of international and domestic group for the implementation of
the agreement
 This shall be MILF-led
 Continue to exercise power until the elected officials been qualified into office
 As a consequence of new territory will provide for redistricting
 Composed of international bodies as well as domestic groups
o Chair of eminent international person
o Representative from a local NGO registered with SEC that was nominated by GPH
o Representative from NGO registered with SEC that was nominated by MILF
o Representative from an international NGO nominated by GPH
o Representative from an international NGO nominated by MILF
 TPMT shall be covered by a set of Terms of Reference (TOR) and guidelines that define its
operational functions and administrative requirements.
 Functions
o Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of all agreements
o Submit comprehensive periodic reports and updates to both Parties.
Joint Normalization Committee  Ensure coordination between Government and remaining MILF forces and maintain peace and
(JNC) order in in the area of Bangsamoro until decommissioning have been completed.
Revenue Sharing  Taxing powers are devolved to the ARMM
 Tax levied by Bangsamoro and not BIR and such will be provided in the Bangsamoro Law.
 In case not all taxable elements are situated entirely within Bangsamoro the intergovernmental
fiscal policy board shall address problems relating to implementation.
 Revenues from the additional taxes beyond those devolved to ARMM and the Bangsamoro
share in revenues derived from exploration, development and utilization of natural resources will
be deducted from the amount comprising the annual block grant. This is without prejudice to the
just share of LGUs in national taxes
 Deductions shall be suspended for four years from the implementation of Bangsamoro
 Sharing of taxes, fees and charges
o 25% - Central Government
 Bangsamoro Law may provide that the 25 remitted will be due to the
Bangsamoro for a limited time.
o 75% Bangsamoro including LGUs
 Bangsamoro government shall have the power to grant tax exemptions, tax holidays, and other
incentives.
 Bangsamoro may impose a flat rate lump sum tax on small and medium enterprises.
 Bangsamoro shall not impose confiscatory taxes or fees of any kind
 Government income from the operations of Bangsamoro GOCCs financial institutions, economic
zones and freeports shall go the Bangsamoro
 Bangsamoro shall have authority and control over existing GOCCs, financial institutions
operating in Bangsamoro territory after determination by the intergovernmental fiscal policy
board of its feasibility
 An intergovernmental mechanism shall be created to determine the participation of the
Bangsamoro in the ownership and management of the Al-Amanah Islamic investment Bank and
the Southern Philippines Dev't Authority
 Bangsamoro government shall be represented in the director of GOCCs that substantially
operate their businesses in Bangsamoro directly or through their subsidiary
 Bangsamoro may receive grants derived from economic agreements (donations, endowments
and other form of aid) subject to the reserved powers of Central Government foreign affairs.
 Bangsamoro may levy fees and charges
 Bangsamoro shall receive a block grant from Central Government which is no less than the
amount received by ARMM prior to the BTA and shall be reviewed every 10 years.
 Special Development Fund shall be provided by the Central Government for rehabilitation and
development purposes
 Bangsamoro shall have the authority to contract loans, credits, and other forms of indebtedness
with any government or private bank and other lending institutions EXCEPT sovereign guaranty
 which require Central Government approval.
 Bangsamoro is authorized to issue bonds, debentures, securities, collaterals, notes and
obligations.
 Bangsamoro may enter into Built-Operate-transfer arrangements under public-private
partnerships for financing, construction, operation and maintenance of any infrastructure or
facility.
Natural Resources  Non-metallic minerals (sand, gravel, and quarry resources) shall pertain to the Bangsamoro and
its LGUs
 Metallic minerals 75% of which shall pertain to the Bangsamoro.
 Fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, and coal and uranium) the same shall be shared equally
with the Central Government.
Auditing Body  Shall an auditing body without prejudice to Commission on Audit’s power, authority and duty to
to examine, audit, and settle all accounts pertaining to the revenues to the government.
Intergovernmental Fiscal Policy  Composed of heads, representatives and ministries and offices of Bangsamoro Government
Board with Central government representation.
 Address revenue imbalances and fluctations in revenue-raising capacity of the Bangsamoro in
order to achieve fiscal autonomy.
 Annual report shall be submitted to the Central Government and Bangsamoro Government
Gender and Development  Set aside 5% of its development funds it receives for support programs and activities for
women.
Bangsamoro Development Plan  Address rehabilitation plan and revenue raising efforts for post-conflict development in the
region
Power sharing  Definitions
o Reserved powers - powers or matters over which the authority and jurisdiction are
retained by the Central Government
o Concurrent powers - shared powers between the Central and Bangsamoro
Government
o Exclusive powers - powers or matters over which authority and jurisdiction pertain to
the Bangsamoro Government
 Asymmetric relationship reflective of Bangsamoro's self-governance and their identity.
 Central Government respects the exclusive powers of Bangsamoro Government and vice-versa
 Intergovernmental Relations body will be created to resolve issues between highest levels of
government. Disputes will be resolved through regular consultations and negotiations in a non-
adversarial manner.
 Parties accept the concept of devolution as inspired by the principle of subsidiarity. Decisions
are made at appropriate levels to ensure public accountability.
 Authority to regulate the affairs of LGU shall be within the limit of Bangsamoro Law. Privileges of
LGUs shall not be diminished
  Taxation of National Government will continue and Bangsamoro will also have power to tax
Governance Structure  Democratically-elected assmelby consistent with the ministerial form of government.
 Bangsamoro Assembly representative of Bangsamoro's constituent political units as well as
non-Moro indigenous communities, women, settler communities, and other sectors.
 Bangsamoro assembly composed of at least 50 members whose district, party-list, reserved
seats, adn sectoral constituenies provided in the Bangsamoro Law.
 Bangsamoro Law will provide the term of office and manner of selection of sectoral
representatives, party-lists, and reserved seats.
 Bangsamoro Cabinet composed of Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and other ministers
necessary to perform the functions of government.
 Chief Minister elected by majority of the members of the Assembly
 Deputy Chief Minister is appointed by the Chief Minister from the pool of those elected members
of the assembly and the rest of ministers.
 Bangsamoro may remove the government by a vote of no confidence by at least two-thirds of
the assembly. In which case, the government shall be reconstituted in accordance with teh
principles of ministerial government and under the rules of the Bangsamoro Law.
 Bangsamoro council of leaders will be created and composed of the Chief Minister, provincial
governors, mayors of chartered cities, representative of non-Moro indigenous communities,
women, settler, communities and other sectors.
 Ministers shall constitute the cabinet and can be convened by the the Chief Minister or in his
absence, the deputy Chief Minister
 Creation of a Philippine Congress-Bangsamoro Assembly forum for purposes of coordination of
legislative initiatives.
Powers  Exclusive powers of Central government
o Defense and external security
o Foreign policy
o Coinage and monetary policy
o Postal service
o Citizenship and naturalization
o Immigration
o Customs and tariff
o Common market and global trade (however power to enter into economic agreements
are allowed under RA 9054)
o Intellectual Property rights
 Concurrent powers
o Social Security and pensions
o Quarantine
o Land registration where the Bangsamoro Government will furnish copies of the titles,
 deeds and instrument given to it and may act on consultas.
o Pollution control
o Human Rights and humanitarian protection and promotion
o Penology and penitentiary wherein there would be coordination with the Central
Government with regard to parole and pardons.
o Auditing
o Civil Service
o Coastguard (Central Government shall have primary responsibility over coastguard
matters)
o Customs and tariff laws and regulations
o Administration of justice
o Funding for the maintenance of national roads, bridges, and irrigation systems
o Disaster risk reduction and management (Bangsamoro primary responsibility over
disaster risk reduction and management)
o Public order and safety (Bangsamoro primary responsibility)
 Exclusive powers
o Agriculture, livestock, and food security
o Economic and cultural exchange
o Contract loans, credits, and other form of indebtedness
o Trade, industry investment, enterprises, and regulation of businesses
o Labor, employment and occupation
o Registration of business names listing these in the Philippine Business Registry for
business names
o Barter trade and countertrade with ASEAN countries
o Economic zones and industrial centers
o Free ports (in cooperation with central government through intergovernmental
mechanism and are therafter entitled to fiscal incentives)
o Tourism
o Creation of sources of revenue
o Budgeting
o Financial and Banking systems (without prejudice to the power of supervision by BSP)
o Establishment of GOCCs and financial instutions
o Authority to regulate power generationm, transmission, and distribution operating
exclusively in the Bangsamoro.
o Public utilities operating in Bangsamoro
o Receive grants and donations
o Education and skills training
o Research councils and scolarships
 o Culture and language
o Sports and recreation
o Regulation of games and amusement operations within the Bangsamoro
o Libararies, museums, historical, cultural and archaeological sites
o Regulations on manufacture and distribution of foods, drinks, drugs, and tobacco for the
welfare of the Bangsamoro
o Hajj and Umrah (matters affecting the pilgrims)
o Customary laws
o Declaration of Bangsamoro holidays
o Ancestral domain and natural resources
o Protection of the rights of indigenous peoples in the Bangsamoro in accordance with
UN Declaration of the Rights of the Indigenous Peoples
o Land management, distribution, and agriculture land use and reclassification
o Castral land survey
o Expropriation and eminent domain
o Inland waters and navigation
o Management, regulation, and conservation of all fishery and aquatic resources
o Customary justice practiced by tradition of indigenous peoples
o Shariah courts and justice system
o Health (in cooperation with the Central Government for the prevention and control of
epidemic and communicable diseases)
o Social Services, and charities
o Waste management
o Awqaf and charitable trusts
o Hisbah
o registration of births, marriages, and deaths
o Housing and human settlement
o Urban and rural development
o Water supplies and services, flood control and irrigation
Normalization Process  Creation of Police force as established by the Independent Commission on Policing
 Transition stage characterized by the principle of partnership
 Security collaboration shall be established. The Joint Peace and Security Committee shall be
operating units composed of AFP, PNP, and MILF's Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF)
 Joint Peace and Security Committee shall function as a coordinating body that will establish
security arrangements and develop policies and operations for effective partnership.
 JPST shall track and document private armies and other groups and reduction and control of
weapons support efforts for ceasefire agreement and prevent hostilities
 After the decommissioning of JPST the government will redeploy AFP units and troops in the
 Bangsamoro.
 Following commitments and undertaking will be done
o Ban on use of Land Mines and demine areas with the help of experts
o Disband Private Armies
o Engage in socio-economic development programs
o Work out programs for transitional justice to address grievances