“…The failure of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority to pass a priority legislation that will protect and preserve our natural resources will be tantamount to committing a grave injustice to the Bangsamoro People. Because after all, we own Lake Lanao under the concept of a Calipha. This concept is enshrined in our religion; thus, failure to protect and conserve our Lake will be tantamount to committing a very grave injustice. Of course, we are mindful of the fact that there might be some duplication in the functions and responsibilities of some government agencies. I think that what needs to be done is to make sure that proper cooperation and coordination will be observed and practiced by the office concerned.” Said MP Safrullah Dipatuan during the Ranaw Development Authority Bill Consultation in Lanao del Sur last March 9, 2022.
Lanao del Sur Board Member Jamil Faisal S. Adiong Expressed his opinion intention during the Ranaw Development Authority Bill Public Consultation
"This (RDA BILL) has been pushed ever since, lahat po ng representatives natin sa the House of representatives, have been pushing this over time. In principle and in spirit we freely support the passage of the Bangsamoro 49 Transition Authority Bill no. 32 for the...