The delay of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections to Oct. 13, allows the regional government to resolve legal issues from the Supreme Court’s ruling excluding Sulu, Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. said Saturday.
In a statement, Galvez welcomed the passage of Republic Act No. 12123, which resets the elections and allows BARMM leaders to resolve governance and administrative concerns tied to the high court’s decision.
The new law ensures that the province will continue receiving its share of the region’s Block Grant in 2025, allowing local leaders to implement programs under national budgetary guidelines.
Galvez thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for signing the law, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to fulfilling peace agreements and ensuring lasting development in the Bangsamoro region.
He also commended lawmakers in both houses of Congress for acting swiftly to address the concerns of stakeholders in the region.
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Saturday lauded the BARMM for the ceremonial launch of the Bangsamoro Social Protection Plan (BSPP) 2024-2028, a significant milestone for the region’s ongoing pursuit of inclusive and equitable development.
Gatchalian, who was represented in the event by Undersecretary Alan Tanjusay of the the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Peace and Development Group (PDG), expressed deep appreciation for the commitment demonstrated by the Bangsamoro government in addressing the diverse needs of the region’s communities.
Gatchalian said the implementation of this plan will bring about positive change, empowering the most vulnerable and marginalized sectors in the region.
The BSPP 2024-2028 is a medium-term strategic framework designed to strengthen the social protection system in BARMM by promoting social justice, equity, and sustainable development in the region through the recognition of collective efforts of the private and sector various government agencies.
This plan aims to foster a more empowered, cohesive, and progressive Bangsamoro, with focus on reducing poverty and inequalities across the region and ensuring universal access to social protection interventions.
