Bangsamoro Parliament - Manila Liaison Office

20/05/2026

Pursuant to the Bangsamoro Holidays Act (BAA No. 39), the entire Bangsamoro region will observe the following holidays from May 26 to 28, 2026:

• May 26 (Tuesday): Day of Arafah (Special Non-Working Holiday)

• May 27 (Wednesday): Eid’l Adha (Regular Non-Working Holiday)

• May 28 (Thursday): 1st Day of Tashriq (Special Non-Working Holiday)

Please note that May 25 (Monday) remains a regular working day for all offices. Additionally, for offices on a Four-Day Compressed Workweek (Monday–Thursday), since Friday is already your regular rest day, your long weekend will effectively extend from Tuesday, May 26, all the way until Sunday, May 31, 2026.

𝗔 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗮-𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗼! 👋🏼

Pursuant to the Bangsamoro Holidays Act (BAA No. 39), the entire Bangsamoro region will observe the following holidays from May 26 to 28, 2026:

• May 26 (Tuesday): Day of Arafah (Special Non-Working Holiday)

• May 27 (Wednesday): Eid’l Adha (Regular Non-Working Holiday)

• May 28 (Thursday): 1st Day of Tashriq (Special Non-Working Holiday)

Please note that May 25 (Monday) remains a regular working day for all offices. Additionally, for offices on a Four-Day Compressed Workweek (Monday–Thursday), since Friday is already your regular rest day, your long weekend will effectively extend from Tuesday, May 26, all the way until Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Plan your schedules accordingly, ka-Bangsamoro! 🧳

20/05/2026

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, represented by Mr. Mark Saavedra, Chief of the Internal Political Affairs Unit, paid a courtesy visit to the Manila Liaison Office of the Bangsamoro Parliament on May 14, 2026.

The meeting discussed the mandate and key functions of the MLO, including updates regarding the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) 2026 and possible future engagements and collaborations in support of the Bangsamoro region, as the office continues to strengthen its partnerships and coordination with international partners and embassies.

13/05/2026

The Manila Liaison Office of the Bangsamoro Parliament conducted a benchmarking activity with the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) on May 12, 2026, at the Malacañang Complex.

The activity aims to gain insights on legislative liaison mechanisms, executive-legislative coordination, stakeholder engagement, and the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), as part of efforts to strengthen the capacity of MLO staff in supporting the functions and initiatives of the Bangsamoro Parliament.

Undersecretary Bernardino E. Sayo led the Delegation alongside Assistant Secretaries and Directors of the PLLO, The benchmarking activity is part of the continuing efforts of the Manila Liaison Office to further strengthen its institutional functions and built stronger working relationships with national government offices and partner institutions in Metro Manila.

11/05/2026

On May 7, 2026, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, represented by Third Secretary Ms. Qurat Ul Ain Maryam, paid a courtesy visit to the Manila Liaison Office of the Bangsamoro Parliament.

The MLO under the direction of the Parliament Speaker Mohammad S Yacob Ph.D. , continues to strengthen its engagement with international partners and embassies in Metro Manila.

07/05/2026

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea, represented by First Secretary Song Hyuntae, paid a courtesy visit to the Manila Liaison Office of the Bangsamoro Parliament.

The meeting focused on possible scholarships and training opportunities for the Bangsamoro community. This series of embassy visits reflects continuous engagement, collaboration, and strengthening of relations between the Bangsamoro Parliament and its International partners.

06/05/2026

On May 6, 2026, the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines 在フィリピン日本国大使館 , represented by Second Secretary Ms. Mayuko Shimakage, paid a courtesy visit to the Manila Liaison Office of the Bangsamoro Parliament.

The meeting highlighted the mandate and key initiatives of the MLO, while also exploring scholarship opportunities from the Government of Japan for Bangsamoro youth. Discussions likewise covered ongoing projects of the Government of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in BARMM.

The Bangsamoro Parliament continues to strengthen its engagement with international partners and embassies in Metro Manila in support of collaborative initiatives for the Bangsamoro region.

05/05/2026

Parliament Speaker Mohammad S Yacob Ph.D. received 400 boxes of dates from the Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Manila Liaison Office of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament facilitated the distribution of 100 boxes to Muslim communities across Metro Manila, while the remaining boxes are allocated for the BARMM Region.

This initiative demonstrates the Bangsamoro Parliament’s commitment to serving its people both within and beyond the region, while further strengthening its partnership and cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

01/05/2026

Para sa bawat manggagawang Bangsamoro, saludo kami sa inyong sipag at dedikasyon. Kayo ang pundasyon ng ating lipunan at ekonomiya.

Mabuhay ang manggagawang Bangsamoro!

Kaisa ang Manila Liaison Office ng Bangsamoro Parliament sa pagdiriwang ng Labor Day sa buong bansa.

30/04/2026

The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Philippines paid a courtesy visit to the Manila Liaison Office to explore potential areas for future collaboration and to serve as an initial step toward establishing diplomatic engagement with the Bangsamoro Parliament.

This initiative aligns with the strategic direction of the Bangsamoro Parliament Speaker Mohammad S Yacob Ph.D. to strengthen international partnerships and further advance the Parliament’s external relations agenda.

30/04/2026

Dr. Mohammad S. Yacob, Interim Speaker of the Bangsamoro Parliament, has been conferred a prestigious recognition by the Islamic University of Madinah during its 62nd graduation ceremony in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Mohammad S. Yacob, Interim Speaker of the Bangsamoro Parliament, has been conferred a prestigious recognition by the Islamic University of Madinah during its 62nd graduation ceremony in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Yacob received the Pioneering Alumni Award (Social Impact Category) in acknowledgment of his significant contributions to public service, governance, and community development.

He was a graduate of Islamic Shariah at the Islamic University of Madinah, where he gained a strong foundation in Islamic jurisprudence and related disciplines.

The recognition reflects his continued engagement in leadership roles and his contributions to initiatives that support education and societal advancement.

29/04/2026

COURTESY VISIT | On April 29, 2026, the Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in the Philippines (Singapore Embassy in Manila ), represented by Deputy Chief of Mission and Counsellor Logaventhan Karuppannan, paid a courtesy visit to the Bangsamoro Parliament Manila Liaison Office.

The meeting served as an initial engagement to explore potential areas of collaboration, highlighting opportunities for the youth to pursue studies in Singapore. The delegation also expressed appreciation for the presence of the Liaison Office in Metro Manila.

The MLO continues to expand its partnerships with embassies in Metro Manila to advance BARMM’s collaborative initiatives.