English: "To further promote political stability and economic development in the Sulu archipelago, this bill aims to create an effective political entity, provide for its basic structure of government in recognition of the cause of the people of Sulu, and that of the people of the provinces of Basilan and Tawi-tawi," Padilla said in his bill.
Filipino: "To further promote political stability and economic development in the Sulu archipelago, this bill aims to create an effective political entity, provide for its basic structure of government in recognition of the cause of the people of Sulu, and that of the people of the provinces of Basilan and Tawi-tawi," ani Padilla sa kanyang panukala.