Bangsamoro people, stakeholders laud Parliament for passing Local Governance Code

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Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim (left) and Speaker and lawyer Pangalian Balindong pose with lawmakers after the approval of the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code.