Reeling from the aftermath of the deadly Mamasapano clash and persistent doubts about the constitutionality of the Bangsamoro Basic Law, the peace process appears headed for a setback. In September 2014, the co-authors of the proposed measure numbered 13, constituting a majority of the 24-member chamber. But the tide has shifted, with 6 senators who are members of the constitutional amendments committee signing the report of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago who said the proposed law was unconstitutional. All 6 were original co-authors of the BBL: Ralph Recto, Juan Edgardo Angara, Francis Escudero, Gregorio Honasan, Teofisto Guingona III, and Alan Peter Cayetano.
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