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MP Ahmad Amir A. Balindong, BARMM, Cotabato City (2026)

09/08/2026

2nd Speakers Bureau
Davao City
August 5, 2026 (Day 3)

DAVAO CITY | Participants of the Second Speakers Bureau Training of Trainers on the Bangsamoro Electoral Code developed the first standardized voter education resource kit for the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections during the closing program on Aug. 5, 2026 in Davao City.

Crafted over the three-day training, the kit will serve as the official guide for members of the Bangsamoro Parliament Speakers' Bureau in conducting voter education campaigns across the region.

Designed to help voters better understand the country's first parliamentary electoral system, the kit consolidates the Bangsamoro Electoral Code, the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Districts Act, the Commission on Elections' implementing rules and regulations, and the parliamentary electoral process into one standardized package.

It also includes presentation modules, speaker's notes, frequently asked questions, and visual materials that will be used in grassroots information drives aimed at helping more than 2.393 million registered voters make informed choices in the Sept. 14 parliamentary elections.

Following the completion of the training, the Office of the Parliament Speaker will deploy members of the Bangsamoro Parliament Speakers' Bureau to conduct voter education activities in communities across BARMM. The trained speakers will use the standardized resource kit to provide voters with accurate information on the parliamentary electoral process.

The Bangsamoro Parliament Speakers' Bureau, organized by the Office of the Parliament Speaker–Legislative Affairs Unit in partnership with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE), is a pool of trained resource persons tasked with bringing accurate and reliable voter education on the Bangsamoro Electoral Code directly to communities across the region.

(LTAIS-Public Information, Publication, and Media Relations Division)

08/08/2026

2nd Speakers Bureau
Davao City
August 4, 2026 (Day 2)

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) briefed members of the Bangsamoro Parliament Speakers’ Bureau on preparations for the Sept. 14, 2026 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections, highlighting key timelines, voting procedures, and voter education efforts ahead of the region’s first regular parliamentary polls.

During the second day of the Speakers’ Bureau Training of Trainers on the Bangsamoro Electoral Code, COMELEC Chair George Garcia outlined the commission’s preparations and urged participants to help ensure that voters receive accurate election information from official sources.

Garcia said more than 2.393 million registered voters are expected to cast their ballots in 5,212 precincts across 105 municipalities and two cities.

The COMELEC chair also commended the Bangsamoro Electoral Code, describing it as one of the country’s more progressive electoral laws. He cited provisions such as the inclusion of candidates’ photographs on the ballot, guaranteed representation for women, and sectoral representation, which he said make the parliamentary electoral system more inclusive and voter-friendly.

COMELEC also walked participants through the ballot design, voting and counting procedures, and conducted a live demonstration of the automated voting equipment, mock ballot shading, and precinct setup.

The commission likewise discussed the implementing rules and regulations of Bangsamoro Autonomy Acts Nos. 87 and 88.

Opening the session, Bangsamoro Parliament Speaker Mohammad Yacob described the upcoming elections as “a defining chapter in the history of the Bangsamoro,” emphasizing the role of the Speakers’ Bureau in helping voters better understand the Bangsamoro Electoral Code and the parliamentary system ahead of the region’s first parliamentary elections.

The Bangsamoro Parliament Speakers’ Bureau, organized by the Office of Parliament Speaker - Legislative Affairs Unit, serves as a pool of trained resource persons for voter education on the Bangsamoro Electoral Code. The three-day training of trainers is conducted in partnership with Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) and the Commission on Elections to strengthen the bureau’s capacity to deliver accurate electoral information.

(LTAIS-Public Information, Publication, and Media Relations Division)

07/08/2026

2nd Speakers Bureau
Davao City
August 3, 2026 (Day 1)

With the first regular Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections just weeks away, the Bangsamoro Parliament is strengthening its voter education efforts to help ensure that voters across the region are prepared for this historic political milestone.

Forty-two days before the Sept. 14, 2026 polls, the Parliament launched, on Aug. 3, 2026, the Second Bangsamoro Parliament Speakers Bureau Training of Trainers, a three-day program that aims to equip a network of speakers who will help explain the election process and key parliamentary laws to communities across the BARMM.

The activity gathered chiefs of staff, lawyers, legislative personnel, and employees from the offices of Members of the Parliament and Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) offices as part of the region’s final preparations for its first parliamentary elections.

Through the training, the Parliament aims to build a reliable group of resource persons who can provide voters with accurate and easy-to-understand information on the laws, procedures, and significance of the upcoming elections.

COMELEC Chair George Garcia addressed participants as part of the program's second day, where he discussed election preparations, schedules, precinct mapping, and voter logistics.

The Sept. 14, 2026 polls will be the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro region, where voters will elect members of the Bangsamoro Parliament under the parliamentary form of government.

(LTAIS-Public Information, Publication, and Media Relations Division)

24/07/2026

The Office of Member of Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament (MP) Ahmad Amir A. Balindong conducted its Camp Visitation Program by providing relief assistance to the residents of Camp Ansar in Sitio Apo, Brgy. Dapao at Pualas, Lanao del Sur on July 23, 2026.

In continued support for the BARMM government’s peace and development agenda, the Office of MP Balindong distributed relief goods such as rice, noodles, coffee, sugar canned goods and hygiene kits to the residents of Camp Ansar.

The Camp Visitation Program involves several camp transformation and development initiatives geared towards former M**F camps, including housing initiatives and socioeconomic support.

19/07/2026

DAVAO CITY | The proposed Bangsamoro Transportation and Communications Code moved forward at the committee level as lawmakers reviewed reforms to create a unified regulatory system for the region’s transport and communications sectors.

The Committee on Transportation and Communications continued discussions on BTA Bill No. 447 following the close of the regular parliamentary session on July 16.

The measure seeks to become BARMM’s primary law on transportation and communications by strengthening the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), institutionalizing its seven sectoral offices, and creating a long-term Bangsamoro Transportation and Communications Master Plan.

During the hearing, lawmakers and MOTC officials also discussed the need to strengthen BARMM’s institutional capacity and reduce reliance on external support by maximizing the region’s own regulatory resources and revenue streams.

The code seeks to address fragmented regulation between national agencies and regional offices by consolidating regulatory authority within BARMM while recognizing the continuing role of national government agencies.

The proposed code covers land transport, maritime services, ports and terminals, airport landside operations, air transport services, telecommunications, courier services, ticketing services, and digital transport regulation.

Lawmakers reviewed MOTC’s reform agenda, which includes stronger authority for sectoral offices, digital modernization, improved fiscal management, and a revenue-sharing mechanism allowing offices to retain 50 percent of collected fees, charges, fines, and penalties for operational and modernization needs.

MOTC officials said the proposed framework will strengthen accountability, improve coordination, and support more efficient transport and communications services across BARMM.

Committee Chair Zulfikar-Ali S. Bayam said the discussions are crucial in developing a comprehensive and practical code responsive to the needs of the Bangsamoro people.

(LTAIS-Public Information, Publication, and Media Relations Division)

18/07/2026

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) on Saturday, July 18, laid out transport reforms, service expansion initiatives, and infrastructure updates before the Bangsamoro Parliament's Committee on Transportation and Communications, as lawmakers reviewed the sector's performance and identified policy areas requiring legislative support.

Overseeing seven sectoral offices responsible for land transport, maritime services, ports, aviation, and telecommunications in the Bangsamoro, the MOTC highlighted developments from its attached offices, including the Bangsamoro Land Transportation Office (BLTO), Bangsamoro Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (BLTFRB), Bangsamoro Maritime Industry Authority (BMARINA), Bangsamoro Ports Management Authority (BPMA), Bangsamoro Airport Authority (BAA), Civil Aeronautics Board of the Bangsamoro (CABB), and Bangsamoro Telecommunications Commission (BTC).

Among the major developments presented were the nationwide recognition of BLTO issuances, the expansion of the ministry's district offices to improve public access to services, and the continuing rehabilitation of airport facilities in the Bangsamoro.
BLTO Director Razul Gayak said the LTO Central Office now recognizes all BLTO issuances, including driver's licenses, motor vehicle registrations, and miscellaneous transactions.

He added that the office has adopted QR-code-based verification for driver's licenses to strengthen authentication and is working to extend the validity of BLTO-issued licenses to 10 years.

MOTC Minister Termizie Masahud said the ministry has opened a district office in Datu Unsay to serve Maguindanao del Sur and nearby areas, with another planned in the Special Geographic Area through the proposed One-MOTC Integrated Provincial Office, which will serve as a one-stop center for transportation and communications services.

Meanwhile, BAA Director Ranibai Dilangalen said rehabilitation work at Awang Airport has reached 90 percent completion, while the first phase of rehabilitation at Sanga-Sanga Airport is expected to be completed and turned over in September.

She said funding has also been secured for the procurement of generators to ensure continuous airport operations during power interruptions.

Resource persons recommended strengthening information campaigns on traffic rules and road safety and proposed measures to improve compliance with maritime laws, vessel registration, passenger insurance, and local public transport route planning.

COTC Chair Zulfikar-Ali Bayam said the committee will reconvene Sunday to continue discussions on transportation and communications measures, including the proposed Bangsamoro Transportation and Communications Code.

(LTAIS-Public Information, Publication, and Media Relations Division)

16/07/2026

The Bangsamoro Parliament on Thursday, July 16, approved two measures on third and final reading, including a bill expanding the authority and services of the Special Geographic Area Development Authority (SGADA) and another granting a one-time 22-working-day paid pilgrimage leave for Bangsamoro officials and employees, during its last regular session before the Sept. 14 parliamentary elections.

Both measures received unanimous support from the Parliament, obtaining 43 affirmative votes, zero negative votes, and zero abstentions.

The approval marked the conclusion of the Parliament’s final regular session under its current calendar of sessions before the elections. Under the approved parliamentary calendar, the next regular session is scheduled to resume on Oct. 5.

Parliament Bill No. 431 expands the scope of authority, functions, and services of SGADA, strengthening its role as a special administrative and development authority tasked to address programs and services covering the SGA.

The measure allows SGADA to undertake planning, monitoring, coordination, and regulatory functions for SGA-wide programs and services that extend beyond the capacity and political boundaries of individual local government units.

The Parliament also approved on third and final reading a consolidated measure granting a one-time pilgrimage leave for Bangsamoro officials and employees.

The consolidated version of BTA Bill Nos. 276 and 282 provides eligible officials and employees with a one-time 22-working-day paid pilgrimage leave. Those who avail of the leave will be required to submit a written report on the pilgrimage undertaken within 30 days upon their return to work.

During the same session, the Parliament advanced three proposed measures on second reading, including proposals on employee welfare, community-based procurement, and the establishment of a social protection one-stop-shop center for women and children across the Bangsamoro region.

MPs Susana Anayatin and Amer Zaakaria Rakim delivered authorship speeches on the proposed measures, which were subsequently referred to the appropriate committees for further deliberation.

Several lawmakers also delivered privilege speeches addressing issues on public safety and security, the campaign against corruption and disinformation, the need for peaceful and orderly elections, and recognition of the contributions of lawmakers during the Bangsamoro transition period.

(LTAIS-Public Information, Publication, and Media Relations Division)

16/07/2026

The Bangsamoro Parliament's Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (CENRE) deliberated on a proposed measure that would establish an incentive-based waste management program, with lawmakers ordering further consultations with government agencies and other stakeholders before acting on the bill.

The committee took up Parliament Bill No. 453, or the proposed May Ayuda sa Basura Act of BARMM, which seeks to institutionalize a system that rewards residents for turning in recyclable waste.

The bill, principally authored by Member of the Parliament Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba, would allow residents to earn assistance credits based on the type and weight of recyclable materials they submit. The credits could be redeemed for cash assistance, food packs, utility subsidies, school supplies, and digital vouchers, with priority given to low-income households and other vulnerable sectors.

Dumama-Alba said the measure would help local government units promote proper waste disposal while providing incentives to participating households.

Lawmakers also stressed the need to strengthen information campaigns to encourage wider public participation should the measure be enacted.

CENRE Chair Tawakal Midtimbang said the proposed program could reinforce responsible waste management while extending assistance to vulnerable sectors, including internally displaced persons.

The committee will conduct consultations with concerned ministries, agencies, and other stakeholders.

(LTAIS-Public Information, Publication, and Media Relations Division)

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