The Malacanang-reviewed draft in June 2014 recommended to change the amount to 500 million pesos.
In the final draft submitted to Congress, the amount was pegged at one billion pesos or 1/20th of the BTC-proposed amount.
In addition, the final draft law provides that the current year’s appropriations for the ARMM is to be transferred to the BTA and supplemental budget “may be appropriated by Congress to support the transition.” (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)