MP Ras Mitmug served as one of the speakers during the Orientation Programme to the First-Term Members of Parliament held on January 3-7, 2023 at Acacia Hotel, Davao City.
Mitmug discussed topics on “The Committees of the Parliament: Jurisdiction, Powers, Functions and Procedures” for day 2 and “Effective Performance of Individual MPs and Managing Parliamentary Staff” for day 3.
Focus Group Discussion (FGD): Drafting of the Bangsamoro Revenue Code with Legal Experts
MARAWI CITY- The District Office of MP Atty. Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr. conducted a focus group discussion: Drafting of the Bangsamoro Revenue Code last November 27, 2022 (Jumada Al-Awwal 3, 1444) in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur.
The resource persons in the FGD were Atty. Norsary S. Mamad, Prof. A. Pangompig, CPA, MIFP, JD, Prof. Shahraman D. Hadji Latif, ME, MS, Atty. Farhanisa D. Comacasar, Sh.L., REA. Atty. Halim M. Noor, CPA, Atty. Saliha P. Lalanto, REA, Atty. Al-amen A. Bubong, and Atty. Moh. Rayyan Yassin D. Dimaporo.
They shared their expertise anchored on the existing laws that are relevant on the drafting of the Revenue Code.
Meanwhile, Professor Pangompig said that the Bangsamoro may adopt the National Internal Revenue Code or NIRC, with amendments that will show the uniqueness of Bangsamoro culture. Dean Shahraman said that we should integrate shariah provision (Islamic finance) zakat on our tax system with reference to the Organic Law.
In line with this activity, MP Atty. Ras is thankful to all the legal experts for their active contribution and knowledge in drafting the Bangsamoro Revenue Code.
Pagpalain Bangsamoro!
Forum on the Bangsamoro Electoral Code: Advantages and Challenges
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.
The objectives of said activity are as follows: a) to closely examine salient and contentious provisions in the Code, (b) explore the best ways forward especially for the contentious provisions, (c) address the issues and challenges facing this code ,and (d) provide consultation opportunity with the drafters.
Meanwhile, the office invited Dean Atty. Norhabib Barodi who presented the salient provisions of the proposed Bangsamoro Electoral Code (BTA Bill No. 29).
Further, this initiative is in line with the efforts of the Office of MP Atty. Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr. to bring awareness to our Bangsamoro constituents and encourage them especially the youth to actively participate in the decision making of the Bangsamoro Government.
Pagpalain Bangsamoro!
Are you ready to be a part of the #MOVEment?
The Legal Network for Truthful Elections presents MOVE! A Colloquium on Electoral Reforms with the theme “Maximizing Opportunities and Valuing Elections through Electoral Reforms”.
Let us get to know the speakers for the Plenary on Political Parties, Campaign Finance, Disinformation and Influence Operations in the subtopic “Political Parties and Party List Groups.
This event aims to highlight the need for electoral reforms and discuss what our legislators can pursue to improve the legal framework of Philippine elections in collaboration with various stakeholders.
Join us from December 8 to 10, 2022 at Century Park Hotel, Manila and let’s #MOVE!
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This event is brought to you by LENTE Philippines in partnership with the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines, Right to Know Right Now Coalition, Vera Files, FOI Philippines, Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Move As One Coalition, Caritas Philippines, Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) , Tayo Na Collaboratory for Young Leaders of Democracy, Office of MP Atty. Ras Mitmug, Office of MP Laisa Masuhud Alamia , and Office of COMELEC Commissioner Nelson Celis.