COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Parliament adjourned sine die the first regular session with the passage of the Bangsamoro Electoral Code, one of the priority codes that should be enacted during the transition period until 2025.
Since the members of parliament were sworn in in September 2022, the interim government of the Bangsamoro region has been productively enacting laws that will serve as the framework for the regular parliament, which will begin in 2025.
BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim fulfilled his commitment to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that the electoral law would be passed by the first quarter of the year. [Read full story.]
Cotabato City — BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim, nagpaabot ng mensahe sa pagkakapasa ng Bangsamoro Electoral Code. Panoorin ang buong bidyo.
Cotabato City — Bangsamoro Electoral Code, aprobado na. Panoorin ang buong bidyo.
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will be electing its officials in 2025 in accordance with the newly ratified Bangsamoro Electoral Code approved on Wednesday.
In a BARMM statement, it said the Bangsamoro Parliament approved the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Bill No. 29 paving the way for residents to elect its leaders. Read full story.
COTABATO CITY — This week, the nation has witnessed yet another historic event in the Bangsamoro’s pursuit of self-governance, that is the enactment of an electoral code that will pave the way for fair and transparent elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
At exactly 11:58 PM on March 8, 2023, the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), in a special session, approved Parliament Bill No. 29 or the Bangsamoro Electoral Code (BEC) with 64 affirmative votes, zero negative vote, and zero abstention on its third and final reading.
Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim said the BEC will bring fair and inclusive elections in the region.
“We are optimistic that this milestone will inspire different communities, sectors, and groups to take part in the first-ever Parliamentary elections in 2025 where we get the chance to control our collective future and fulfill the promises of our struggle, In Shaa Allah,” Ebrahim said. Read full story.
COTABATO – The Bangsamoro Parliament on Wednesday night, March 8, approved on its third and final reading the Bangsamoro Electoral Code.
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Transition Authority approved on third and final reading the Bangsamoro Electoral Code, with 64 Yes votes, zero No votes, and zero Abstains. This is the fourth priority code passed by the body. (via Facebook)
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Parliament unanimously approved BTA Bill No. 29 on third and final reading, fulfilling a promise to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to enact the Bangsamoro Electoral Code in the first quarter of 2023.
Presiding Chair Deputy Speaker Atty. Omar Yasser Sema banged the gavel at 11:58 p.m. to approve the region’s electoral law that will prescribe the structural, functional, and procedural principles of the elections, referenda, and recall proceedings in the BARMM.
The measure was approved with 64 affirmative votes, zero negative votes, and zero abstentions. Read full story.
Cotabato City — Committee version ng Bangsamoro Electoral Code, iprinisinta ng Committee on Rules sa plenaryo. Panoorin ang buong bidyo.
COTABATO CITY – The Committee on Rules of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority is set to present before the plenary the committee report on the proposed electoral code, which seeks to provide the structural, functional, and procedural principles of elections, plebiscites, referenda, and recall proceedings in the Bangsamoro region.
The BTA Bill No. 29, or “An Act Providing for the Bangsamoro Electoral Code in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao,” was approved at the committee level at 6:25 p.m. on Monday, March 6. Read full story.
MANILA – The Bangsamoro Parliament’s Local Government Committee concluded the fifth and final leg of public consultations for BTA Bill No. 30, or the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code, today, March 4, in Manila, gathering relevant inputs from various national government agencies, academic institutions, and civil society organizations.
Manila | LIVE: Bangsamoro Transition Authority’s Committee on Local Government holds public consultation on proposed BTA Bill No. 30 also known as Bangsamoro Local Governance Code. Watch full video.
Cotabato City — Final draft bill ng Bangsamoro Electoral Code, inaasahang dadalhin na sa BTA plenary sa susunod na linggo. Panoorin ang buong bidyo.
Cotabato City — Deliberasyon ng Committee on Rules para sa mga proposed amendments ng Bangsamoro Electoral Code, nagpapatuloy pa rin. Panoorin ang buong bidyo.
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Parliament’s Rules Committee deliberated on the last few remaining articles of BTA Bill No. 29, or the Bangsamoro Electoral Code, on Thursday, March 2.
Cotabato City — Singkwenta porsyento na ang nahimay ng Committee on Rules ng Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament ang mga mahahalagang probisyon ng proposed Bangsamoro Electoral Code sa pagpapatuloy ng deliberasyon ng komite.
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Parliament’s Rules Committee finished deliberating on five articles of the proposed Bangsamoro Electoral Code today, February 28.
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Parliament’s Committee on Rules started deliberating the proposed 168-page amendments of the committee members to the proposed Bangsamoro Electoral Code.
COTABATO CITY — Local officials and various civil society organizations in Cotabato City and the BARMM Special Geographic Area have expressed their full support for the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code, which will establish clear directions between the local government units and the Bangsamoro government.
The Committee on Local Government held simultaneous public consultations for BTA Bill No. 30 in Cotabato City and the BARMM Special Geographic Area on February 24. Read full story.
Cotabato City – Walompo’t walo ang position papers na natanggap ng Committee on Rules ng Bangsamoro Transition Authority Paliament kaugnay sa proposed Bangsamoro Electoral Code.
LANAO DEL SUR, Philippines – The proposed Bangsamoro electoral and local government codes hit a roadblock, as local officials raised serious concerns over their constitutionality and the broad powers sought by its proponents for the planned regional elections body.
Claiming that most of the region’s governors and mayors shared his position, Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr. submitted a position paper during a public consultation in Marawi City that proposed the re-writing of the draft Bangsamoro Electoral Code and the Bangsamoro Local Government Code. Read full story here.
Lanao del Sur – Pinangunahan ni MP Atty. Paisalain Tago ang public consultation sa kaugnay sa BTA Bill No. 29 o ang Proposed Bangsamoro Electoral Code sa lalawigan ng Lanao Del Sur. Panoorin ang buong bidyo.
Maguindanao del Norte – Isinagawa ngayong araw ang public consultations kaugnay sa Bangsamoro Electoral Code sa kapitolyo ng Maguindanao Del Sur at Maguindanao Del Norte. Dinaluhan ito ng mga alkalde mula sa iba’t ibang bayan sa dalawang lalawigan. Panoorin ang buong bidyo.
COTABATO CITY – After a series of public consultations for the proposed Bangsamoro Electoral Code, the Committee on Rules held its last leg of consultations with stakeholders in Lanao del Sur.
The Rules Committee, chaired by Floor Leader Atty. Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba, has consulted with experts from the Commission on Elections, election watchdogs, local government units, civil society organizations, academic institutions, religious groups, and other relevant stakeholders.
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MARAWI CITY, LANAO DEL SUR ― The Bangsamoro Parliament’s Rules Committee concluded the last public consultations for the proposed electoral code today, January 31, gaining the support of Lanao del Sur stakeholders.
Several groups have expressed support for the passage of the Parliament Bill No. 29, or the Bangsamoro Electoral Code.
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MAGUINDANAO – With the Bangsamoro Parliament’s Rules Committee continuing its consultation, Deputy Speaker Atty. Omar Sema emphasized the significance of this process in crafting an electoral law that will govern elections in the region.
Local government units, academic institutions, civil society groups, non-government organizations, and the women and youth sector in Maguindanao del Sur and del Norte have all shown strong support for the proposed electoral code.
Atty. Sema, who presided over the public consultation in Maguindanao del Sur, said that the Parliament aspires to enact legislation fostering people-centered government and electoral processes that guarantee effective and fair representation of the people in the region.
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Kasalukuyang binabalangkas ang Bangsamoro Electoral Code, ang batas na iiral sa mga susunod na eleksyon sa bagong autonomous region sa Muslim Mindanao. Pero may mga babala ang ilang eksperto sa ilang probisyon na nakasaad sa draft version. Pag-usapan natin ito sa #FactsFirst kasama ang election lawyer na si Atty. Emil Marañon III at si Atty. Benny Bacani, executive director ng Institute for Autonomy and Governance. Watch full video here.
COTABATO CITY — The Committee on Rules held a public consultation on the Bangsamoro Electoral Code in Midsayap town for the Special Geographic Area.
The SGA is composed of the 63 barangays in the North Cotabato province which voted to be included in the Bangsamoro region.
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COTABATO CITY – Following the public consultation on Wednesday, a resounding majority of Cotabato City residents declared their full support for the proposed Bangsamoro Electoral Code.
Cotabato City Vice Mayor Johari Abu said that BTA Bill No. 29 exemplifies moral governance, democracy, equal political involvement, and representation.
He also lauded the Bangsamoro Parliament for its efforts in enacting various laws and advancing the aspirations of the Bangsamoro people.
Floor Leader and Committee on Rules Chair Atty. Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba said that the Bangsamoro Parliament is in full force at every public consultation to listen to and address the concerns of the stakeholders on the proposed code.
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Tawi-Tawi — Electoral Code Consultation sa Tawi-Tawi, matagumpay. Panoorin ang buong bidyo.
Marawi City — The Office of MP Atty. Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr. organized a forum on the Bangsamoro Electoral Code: Advantages and Challenge with Law students from Mindanao State University – College of Law Marawi City as participants on December 13, 2022.
LAMITAN CITY, BASILAN — The Bangsamoro Autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government held a two-day simultaneous public consultation on the proposed Bangsamoro Transition Authority or BTA Bill No. 29 known as as Bangsamoro Electoral Code, in the provinces of Sulu and Tawi-tawi-respectively in an effort to enlighten the people about the upcoming law.
Sulu Governor Abdulsakur tan reminded the BTA and the participants that over and above the proposed Bangsamoro Electoral Code is the Philippine Electroal Code prevails.
Tawi-Tawi Governor Yshmael Sali thanked the Bangsamoro Parliament and its members for coming to Tawi-Tawi to listen to their opinions, comments, and suggestions about the proposed code. Read full story here.
TAWI-TAWI—A civil society organization for persons with disabilities (PWD) called for the inclusion of provisions friendly to them on the last day of public consultation on the Bangsamoro Electoral Code held today in this province.
Prof. Saturnino Apdal Jr., president of the Tawi-Tawi Alliance of Persons with Disabilities, made a plea to the authors of the Bangsamoro Electoral Code, saying, “we call on the drafters of the Code to consider making a Vulnerable Sectors Bureau.”
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PATIKUL, SULU — The Bangsamoro Parliament showed up in full force in Sulu for the public consultation on BTA Bill No. 29, or the Bangsamoro Electoral Code.
Members of the Committee on Rules and four deputy speakers, including Atty. Omar Yasser Sema, Atty. Nabil Tan, Atty. Paisalin Tago, and Benjamin Loong, were present at the public consultation, signifying the importance of consulting constituents on the proposed code.
Representatives from indigenous peoples, civil society organizations, women’s groups, religious groups, youth sectors, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions took part in the consultation. They will also submit written position papers to the Rules Committee.
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MP Ishak Mastura’s guesting on Partners in Peace and Progress with Lerio Bompat and Janus Paniango of iMinds Philippines. Watch full video here.
ISABELA CITY, BASILAN — To ensure that the voice of the Bangsamoro constituencies is reflected in the proposed electoral code, the Bangsamoro Parliament kicked off simultaneous public consultations in Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi.
The public consultations in different island provinces allowed all relevant stakeholders to share legislative input and recommendations that will strengthen and improve the proposed code.
To better understand the proposed code, the Committee on Rules presented the salient features of the 14-article code filed by the Government of the Day.
Deputy Speaker Atty. Laisa Alamia said that the Parliament is going around the country to consult all the stakeholders on Parliament Bill No. 29, or the Bangsamoro Electoral Code.
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BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI—The provincial government of Tawi-Tawi expressed gratitude to the Bangsamoro Parliament for holding a public consultation on the proposed Bangsamoro Electoral Code in the southernmost province of the Philippines.
Tawi-Tawi Governor Yshmael Sali thanked the Bangsamoro Parliament and its members for coming to Tawi-Tawi to listen to their opinions, comments, and suggestions about the proposed code.
Given its location, Governor Sali said that Tawi-Tawi is always the last to be visited. He is delighted that they were given top priority this time.
The public consultation in the said province was attended by 16 members of Parliament, the largest delegation at the simultaneous public consultations in the island provinces.
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PATIKUL, SULU — Deputy Speaker Atty. Nabil Tan emphasized the importance of the Bangsamoro Electoral Code as a “vehicle for uniting the Bangsamoro people.”
On the first day of public consultation in Sulu for the proposed electoral code, Deputy Speaker Tan assured that the Bangsamoro people, the underserved, and the less privileged will have a voice in the legislative process.
The electoral code, which was filed by the Government of the Day, will set forth the structural, functional, and procedural principles in the elections of officers in the Bangsamoro region.
Sangguniang Panlalawigan members, municipal mayors and vice mayors, and government stakeholders all had questions and suggestions for improving the proposed measure.
Deputy Speaker Tan said that “we can earn the confidence and trust of the Bangsamoro people” through the continuous efforts of the Bangsamoro government to serve its constituents.
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Cotabato City — MP Mitmug attends CSOs consultation on the proposed Bangsamoro Electoral Code. See more photos.
Cotabato City – Report of the Bangsamoro Information Office on the Bangsamoro Electoral Code public consultations. Watch full video here.
COTABATO CITY — Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, said that the Bangsamoro government has shown “moral conviction” to uphold their commitment to the President of enacting the proposed electoral code in the first quarter of 2023.
Galvez expressed his confidence that the electoral code would be passed on schedule, giving the Commission on Elections,regional political parties and other stakeholders sufficient time to prepare for the 2025 synchronized elections.
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COTABATO CITY – The Committee on Rules held its first public consultation on the Bangsamoro Electoral Code at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas Avenue in Manila.
The two-day consultation was led by Majority Leader MP Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba. The first day of consultations was held with government experts and stakeholders, while the second day was devoted to non-government organizations and civil society organizations.
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COTABATO CITY — In an effort to expedite the passage of the proposed electoral code of the Bangsamoro region and provide enough time to prepare for the 2025 elections, the Bangsamoro Transition Authority will start conducting a series of public consultations on the draft code.
The first public consultation will be held in Manila on October 20 and 21, with experts from the Commission on Elections, election watchdogs, civil society organizations, and other key stakeholders. Read full story.
COTABATO CITY — The Government of the Day’s Bangsamoro Electoral Code entered second reading in today’s plenary session.
MP Abdulraof A. Macacua delivered the sponsorship speech, after which it was referred to the Committee on Rules headed by Floor Leader MP Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba.
Watch the plenary session’s livestream here.
COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro Electoral Code filed by MPs Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr., Laisa M. Alamia, Suharto M. Ambolodto, and Baintan Adil-Ampatuan, former members of the Minority bloc, entered first reading during today’s plenary session.
Livestream of the plenary session may be watched here.
COTABATO CITY — MP Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr. speaks with Radyo Pilipinas on the importance of passing the Bangsamoro Electoral Code
Watch the full interview here.
COTABATO CITY — In the first week of the session of the second parliament, the Government of the Day reintroduced 12 proposed bills and filed four new bills.
Two of these legislative measures, the Bangsamoro Electoral Code and the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code, are the priority codes stated in the Bangsamoro Organic Law.
BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim committed to enacting the electoral and local governance code by the end of the year or the first quarter of 2023. Read full story.
COTABATO CITY — The Government of the Day’s Bangsamoro Electoral Code was tackled for first reading in today’s plenary session.
As can be previously recalled, the Chief Minister committed to the passage of the remaining codes by the end of the year or within the first quarter of 2023. Read full story.
Watch the plenary session’s livestream here.
COTABATO CITY — A key measure that will prescribe the structural, functional, and procedural principles in the elections of officers within the Bangsamoro region has been filed.
Filed by the Government of the Day, Parliament Bill No. 29, or also known as the “Bangsamoro Electoral Code of 2022,” will ensure honest, credible, just, and free elections, allowing democratic political participation and reflecting the genuine will of the electorate in the region. Read full story.
Filed copy may be downloaded here.
COTABATO CITY — MPs Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr., Laisa M. Alamia, Suharto M. Ambolodto, and Baintan Adil-Ampatuan, formerly composing the Minority bloc during the first BTA, re-filed the Bangsamoro Electoral Code. This is the same draft that was crafted in partnership with the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE).
This after the Parliament collectively decided to archive all pending bills and resolutions from the first BTA. The Government of the Day has yet to file its version but has assured its passage as its priority.
Filed copy may be downloaded here.
COTABATO CITY — BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim has committed to delivering the Bangsamoro electoral code and the local governance code by the end of the year or first quarter of 2023.
During the inauguration ceremony on Thursday afternoon, September 15, Chief Minister Ebrahim personally handed over to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. printed copies of the draft electoral and local governance codes.
Read full story here.
COTABATO CITY — MP Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr. speaks with iMindsPh on the importance of political parties in the parliament system.
Watch the full interview here.
COTABATO CITY — As the Bangsamoro Transition Authority formally opened its fourth regular session, the four remaining priority codes stated in the Bangsamoro Organic Law will be the main focus of the Parliament.
With 53 members of Parliament present and 17 others participating via teleconference, Bangsamoro Wali Sheikh Khalifa Usman Nando led the beating of the agong at 2:14 p.m., signaling the opening of the fourth regular session. Read full story.
COTABATO — Minority Leader Laisa Alamia and MP Rasol Mitmug, Jr., guest on the second episode of LENTE Philippines’ #SATINangEleksyon Podcast, hosted by Atty. Ona Caritos, Atty. Carlo Africa, and Mr. Hajar Kabalu (guest co-host). They discuss the historic 2019 BOL Plebiscite, the transition to BARMM, and the upcoming 2022 elections. Watch the full episode here.
COTABATO — The Office of MP Mitmug filed today a Proposed Resolution No. 307, entitled, “Resolution Requesting the Commission on Elections to Issue a Resolution for the Establishment of the Bangsamoro Electoral Office.” The resolution was drafted with the assistance of Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE Philippines).
Based on the provisions of the draft Bangsamoro Administrative Code, the Commission on Elections shall establish the Bangsamoro Electoral Office under its supervision and control which shall implement and enforce its orders, rulings and decisions. The institution will be responsible for promulgating Comelec rules and regulations for the conduct of elections within the Bangsamoro.
You may download a copy of the proposed resolution here.