PATIKUL, SULU — The Bangsamoro Parliament showed up in full force in Sulu for the public consultation on BTA Bill No. 29, or the Bangsamoro Electoral Code.
Members of the Committee on Rules and four deputy speakers, including Atty. Omar Yasser Sema, Atty. Nabil Tan, Atty. Paisalin Tago, and Benjamin Loong, were present at the public consultation, signifying the importance of consulting constituents on the proposed code.
Representatives from indigenous peoples, civil society organizations, women’s groups, religious groups, youth sectors, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions took part in the consultation. They will also submit written position papers to the Rules Committee.
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