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- 1 2 "Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 201" (PDF). Arellano Law Foundation. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ↑ GMANews.tv (July 17, 2008). "SC voids creation of Shariff Kabunsuan province". GMA News . Retrieved March 4, 2021.
