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For most of his political life, Balindong advocated the age-old quest for self-determination of the Filipino-Muslims in Mindanao. He introduced and authored the [[Bangsamoro Organic Law|Bangsamoro Basic Law]] (BBL), which was later renamed the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), in the [[16th Congress of the Philippines|16th Congress]]. During a privilege speech, he stated that he has always believed that this is essential in ushering unity in Mindanao and the entire country, where Filipino Muslims, Christians, Lumads, and virtually all sectors of the Filipino society could live in harmony, peace, and inclusive prosperity. This to him will mark the end of the 400-year struggle for independence and at the same guarantee every Muslim's right to life, property, and prosperity. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.congress.gov.ph/press/details.php?pressid=9181&key=balindong%20bbl|title=House of Representatives|website=www.congress.gov.ph|access-date=2019-03-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://iag.org.ph/index.php/blog/1469-catch-the-new-wind-blowing-our-way|title=Sponsorship Speech of Lanao del Sur Rep. Pangalian Balindong on the BBL|last=iag.org.ph|website=iag.org.ph|language=en-gb|access-date=2019-03-22}}</ref>
Under succeeding president Rodrigo R. Duterte. The BOL was ratified by the Philippine Senate on July 23, 2018, and House of Representatives on July 24, 2018, and signed into law by President Duterte on July 26, 2018, establishing the [[Bangsamoro|Bangsamoro Autonomous Region
=== The Moro History, Culture and Identity Studies Act ===
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