Local Governance Code Timeline

2023
Bangsamoro Parliament adjourns sine die: passes electoral code, three other bills, 60 resolutions

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.]

BTA holds final leg of public consultation for the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code

MANILA – The Bangsamoro Parliament’s Committee on Local Government concluded its public consultation for the proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code, a measure seeking to provide a more responsive and accountable local government structure through decentralization.

Experts, local government units, nongovernment organizations, civil society groups, academic institutions, various sectors, and other stakeholders in Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Cotabato City, the BARMM Special Geographic Area, and Manila were consulted to gather legislative inputs and recommendations on the proposed code. [Read full story.]

National stakeholders hopeful for the passage of proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code

MANILA ― Several representatives from the national government agencies, academic institutions, and civil society organizations who participated in the fifth and final leg of public consultations for the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code have expressed full support for the code, today, March 4.

Trisha Baraan of the Department of Budget and Management pledged to fully support the Bangsamoro Parliament’s initiatives and efforts to create an inclusive local governance code.

She added that they will “work closely with the regional government and extend assistance to ensure the effective and efficient management of public funds, particularly those that will be sourced from the national government.” [Read full story.]

Local officials, CSOs support passage of proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance 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.]

Bangsamoro Parliament starts public consultation on Local Governance Code

MARAWI CITY – “The Bangsamoro Local Governance Code will give a clear direction between local government units and the Bangsamoro government,” said Atty. Jose Lorena, as the Bangsamoro Parliament, started the first public consultation with local officials of Lanao del Sur. Read full story here.

Hundreds of Lanao del Sur stakeholders attend consultation on proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code

MARAWI CITY, LANAO DEL SUR ― Over 600 government and non-government stakeholders in Lanao del Sur participated in the public consultation in Marawi City to provide their legislative input and recommendations for the proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code. Read full story here.

BTA holds simultaneous public consultations on Bangsamoro Local Governance Code in Maguindanao

MAGUINDANAO ― In an effort to involve all constituencies in the Bangsamoro region, the Bangsamoro Parliament’s Committee on Local Government held simultaneous public consultations in Maguindanao del Sur and del Norte on the proposed Local Governance Code. Read full story here.

BTA Parliament holds public consultation on BLGC in Maguindanao del Sur

COTABATO CITY – More than a hundred representatives from Maguindanao del Sur’s local and barangay government units, as well as civil society organizations and other stakeholders, gathered this morning to join the public consultation on the proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code. [See photos here.]

Public Consultation sa Proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code Gaganapin sa Maguindanao del Norte at del Sur

Itinakda ng Bangsamoro Transition Authority o BTA BARMM sa January 20, 2023 ang Public Consultation sa Proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code o BTA Bill No. 30 sa Lalawigan ng Maguindanao del norte at Maguindanao del sur. [Basahin ang buong article dito.]

2022
Youth groups laud inclusion in Bangsamoro Local Governance Code

PATIKUL, SULU — Several youth organizations that took part in the last day of public consultation here in Patikul town lauded the inclusion of youth participation in the proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code.

Bensar Muin, founder of Youth Development for Patikul Association, along with representatives of other youth organizations, praised the Bangsamoro government for including the youth sector in the legislative process. Read full story here.

Bangsamoro Parliament concludes consultations on local governance code in Tawi-Tawi

TAWI-TAWI — The two-day public consultation on the proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code in this province concluded today, December 7, with participants from various civil society organizations and academe sharing their expert opinions and sentiments.

Among the concerns raised were the proposed code’s inclusivity, its provisions on qualifications and disqualifications for elective local positions, and anti-political dynasties. Read full story here.

Basilan stakeholders hope to include relevant inputs on proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code

ISABELA CITY, BASILAN — Sharing all of their recommendations on the proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code, Basilan stakeholders hope that the Bangsamoro Parliament will include their legislative input on the proposed code, which they believe will reflect the voice of the Bangsamoro people, especially the people of Basilan. Read full story here.

Tawi-Tawi stakeholders raise redistricting provisions on Bangsamoro Local Governance Code public consultation

BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI —Officials from this province asked during the public consultation on the proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code held today, December 6, that redistricting provisions be made more considerable in Tawi-Tawi.

In order to provide more fair representation for constituents in parliament, BTA Bill No. 30 authorizes the legislature to undertake by law the new redistricting. Read full story here.

BTA holds public consultations on Bangsamoro Local Governance Code for accountability and transparency

PATIKUL, SULU — Public accountability and transparency are two fundamental principles in framing the proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code that will govern the autonomous region and the Bangsamoro people, according to Deputy Speaker Benjamin Loong during the public consultation for the said code. Read full story here.

BLGC garners interest from LGUs, academe, CSOs, and other stakeholders

BASILAN — The proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code has garnered interest from local government officials, other government stakeholders, academe, and civil society organizations, all of whom have asked questions and made recommendations in the hope that they will be incorporated into the final version of the code. [See photos here.]

Series of public consultations for BLGC kicks off in Basilan

Several Members of the Parliament, stakeholders from the local and provincial government, academe, and civil society organizations will be taking part on the first public consultation for the proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code here in Basilan. [See photos here.]

Bangsamoro Parliament to hold simultaneous public consultations on electoral and local governance codes in BaSulTa

COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro Parliament will hold simultaneous public consultations in Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi from December 5 to 8, doubling its efforts to expedite the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Electoral and Local Governance Codes. Read full story here.

Committee on Local Government to hold public consultations on BLGC
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Transition Authority’s Committee on Local Government will hold a series of public consultations starting in December for the proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code after it has been refiled by the Government of the Day.
 
Simultaneously with the proposed electoral code, the Committee on Local Government, chaired by Atty. Raissa Jajurie, will consult relevant government offices, local officials, national government agencies, academe, and other key stakeholders. [Read full story here.]
BARMM lawmakers refile local governance code

COTABATO CITY — The BARMM Government of the Day (GOTD) on Thursday reintroduced the proposed local governance code in the second parliament, one of the priority codes that the parliament should pass during the transition period.

The GOTD filed the local governance code in July 2020, but it remained pending with the Committee on Local Government until the session adjourned during the first parliament, which ran from 2019 to 2022. Read full story here.

BARMM Chief Minister Ebrahim commits to pass electoral, local governance code by end of 2022

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.

BTA Parliament archives all pending legislation

COTABATO CITY – The BTA Parliament archives all pending legislation, including the draft electoral (filed by MP Mitmug) and local governance (filed by the GOTD) codes, as the first term comes to a close, as provided in the Parliamentary Rules. All pending matters and proceedings shall terminate upon the expiration of the term of Parliament, and the records pertaining thereto, delivered to the archives within fifteen (15) days after such expiration.

BTA resumes public consultation on the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code in Cotabato City

COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro Transition Authority resumed its series of public consultations on the proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code in Cotabato City.

The consultation was facilitated by Deputy Speaker MP Atty. Omar Yasser Sema, who reiterated that the BLGC is an urgent legislation submitted by the Government of the Day as it is among the BTA priorities that must be completed during the transition period. Read full story here.

Remaining codes top agenda of the Parliament

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.

MP Mitmug holds FGD on BLGC with Lanao youth leaders
MARAWI CITY – The District Office of Deputy Minority Floor Leader Atty. Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr. conducted a focus group discussion on the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code last March 1, 2022, focusing on the youth and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) provisions of the bill. Read more.
Proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code Digest #6
GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT, SHARE IN EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Share of Indigenous Communities, and SHARE IN TAXES, FEES, AND CHARGES COLLECTED IN THE BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION.
 
Visit the Codes Consultation Portal via bta-codes.rasmitmug.com to access and comment on the provisions of draft bills such as the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code (Bill No. 58). [See digest here.]
Proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code Digest #5
TAX ON SAND, GRAVEL AND OTHER QUARRY RESOURCES, INCREASE IN LOCAL TAXES and MANDANAS RULING
Visit the Codes Consultation Portal via bta-codes.rasmitmug.com to access and comment on the provisions of draft bills such as the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code (Bill No. 58). [See digest here.]
Proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code Digest #4
Proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code Digest #4:
BOOK II Taxation and Fiscal Matter: Local Economic Development, Tax Mapping and Campaign, and Ease of Doing Business.
Visit the Codes Consultation Portal via bta-codes.rasmitmug.com to access and comment on the provisions of draft bills such as the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code (Bill No. 58). [Read full digest.]
Proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code Digest #3
Proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code Digest #3:
CONCURRENT DISCIPLINARY POWERS.
Visit the Codes Consultation Portal via bta-codes.rasmitmug.com to access and comment on the provisions of draft bills such as the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code (Bill No. 58). [Read full digest]
Proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code Digest #2
Qualifications and disqualifications of elective officials, and Succession and vacancies. Visit the Codes Consultation Portal via bta-codes.rasmitmug.com to access draft bills such as the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code (Bill No. 58). [See digest here.]
MP Mitmug conducts FGD on BLGC
The Bangsamoro Parliament’s Deputy Minority Leader Atty. Rasol Mitmug Jr. conducted a focus group discussion on the proposed Bill No. 58 or the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code of 2020.
 
Representatives from different sectors, including the youth, legal, religious, academe, and civil society organizations, all took part in the discussion, which aimed to consolidate feedback on the draft code from various stakeholders. [Read full story here.]
Proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code Digest #1
As the consultations and discussions on the proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code start, we will be presenting the salient features of the code through a series of posts to better understand this priority measure, and get your feedback as well.
 
You may also try visiting the Codes Consultation Portal via bta-codes.rasmitmug.com to access draft bills such as the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code (Bill No. 58). [Read full digest.]
MILG holds two-day workshop with BTA-Policy Research and Legal Services
As part of the series of activities for improving the proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code, the Ministry of Interior and Local Government (MILG), in partnership with the Bangsamoro Transition Authority’s Policy Research and Legal Services, held a two-day Executive-Legislative Workshop on the draft code. [Read full story here.]
 
BTA holds public consultations with LGUs and stakeholders on BLGC
The legislative body of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has started holding consultations with local officials and other stakeholders on the draft Bangsamoro Local Governance Code (BLGC).
 
BTA Member of Parliament (MP) Jose Lorena led the public consultations with local officials in Lanao del Sur, while MPs Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr. Ras Mitmug and Laisa Masuhud Alamia presided over the discussions here. [Read full story here.]
BTA holds first public consultation on Bill No. 58 in Lanao
Marawi City – The Office of Deputy Minority Floor Leader Atty. Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr. attends the first public consultation on the Proposed Bangsamoro Local Government Code (BTA Bill No. 58) at Social Hall, Provincial Capitol, Lanao del Sur.
 
MP Jose Lorena presented the salient features of the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code, emphasizing that “this code will avoid the duplication of supervision by the Ministry of Interior Local Government and the Department of Interior Local Government. See more photos.
2021
Bangsamoro Parliament eyes passage of remaining priority codes on third regular session

COTABATO CITY – The passage of remaining priority codes will be the Bangsamoro Transition Authority’s top agenda once the Parliament resumes its legislative duties for the third regular session, said Speaker Atty. Ali Pangalian Balindong.

The three remaining key legislation cited in the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) are electoral, local government, and revenue code. [Read full story.]

2020
BLGC, BCSC, and the BAC Referred to Committee on Rules

COTABATO CITY — The three (3) priority codes, the Local Government Code (Cabinet Bill No. 58), the Civil Service Code (Cabinet Bill No. 59), and the Administrative Code (Cabinet Bill No. 60) were referred to the Committee on Rules on its Second Reading.

Click here for the livestream of the plenary session. (BLGC at the 1:46:30 timestamp, BCSC at the 1:58:10 timestamp, and BAC at the 2:12:12 timestamp)

Chief Minister Ebrahim transmits 3 among 6 priority codes to BTA Parliament

Cotabato City – Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim transmitted on Wednesday, July 22, through the Office of the Secretary-General the Bangsamoro Administrative Code (Cabinet Bill No. 60), Bangsamoro Civil Service Code (Cabinet Bill No. 59) and the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code of 2020 (Cabinet Bill No. 58) to the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament. [Read full story.]