The regional government says it accepts the Supreme Court's decision and will abide by it
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – The Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional provisions of three regional laws pertaining to the creation of new towns in Maguindanao del Norte in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao .
The SC’s decision has been met with approval from local leaders who opposed the creation of the new towns like mayorMohd Asnin Pendatun, a spokesperson for the BARMM, said on Tuesday, August 20, that the Bangsamoro government respects the SC’s decision and that it is the ultimate authority on constitutional matters.
In its unanimous decision on August 20, the SC partially granted petitions of Sajid Sinsuat, et al., challenging the constitutionality of Bangsamoro Autonomy Act Nos. 53, 54, and 55. The petitioners contested the creation of the towns of Datu Sinsuat Balabaran and Sheik Abas Hamza from the municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat, as well as Nuling from Sultan Kudarat town.
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