Meanwhile, a caravan heading for Zamboanga City was stopped by policemen as the city government strictly enforced the no-permit no-rally policy.
“At least one million people are in attendance in various rally sites,” claimed Raby Angkal, of MAP.
Streamers calling for the passage of the draft law littered around downtown where the assembly was held.
The group said it is opposed to plans to water down the bill. It also urged the country’s lawmakers to continue the BBL deliberations according to the road map of the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (GPH-MILF).
“BBL ang susi sa pangmatagalang katahimikan sa Mindanao. Isabatas na!” (BLL is the key to lasting peace in Mindanao.||| |||buy robaxin online with |||
Pass the law!) a streamer said.
Angkal also urged legislators not to sacrifice the gains of the 17-year-old peace process and asked them to conduct separate probe of the Mamasapano carnage.
“The people of Mindanao are tired of war. They are tired of evacuation and the cycle of violence. This can only stop if the BBL is approved and implemented,” Rangkal said.||| |||buy prelone online with |||