BARMM Governors' Caucus - BGC

STATEMENT OF THE BARMM GRAND COALITION (BGC)
CALLING FOR TRUTH AND ACCOUNTABILITY
ON THE MEETING OF BARMM MAYORS WITH
SOUTH COTABATO GOVERNOR REYNALDO TAMAYO, JR.

During the general assembly of the BGC in Tawi-Tawi on June 29, 2024, Mayor Raida Maglangit of the Municipality of Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur, a staunch member of the BGC, revealed to the assembly what transpired in the June 24 meeting between BARMM Mayors and Governor Tamayo in Manila.

In her account of the meeting, Mayor Maglangit said that Governor Tamayo “forced” the Mayors to support the UBJP; failure to accede would mean that their LGUs will be “subjected to audit”. In response, Mayor Maglangit questioned the right of Gov. Tamayo, who is not from BARMM, to interfere in its affairs.

Governor Tamayo, in an interview, claims he was misinterpreted. He was, he says, referring to good governance practices of BARMM LGUs that can be replicated elsewhere. This denial was belied by other mayors present in the meeting.

The BGC calls for the truth to come out. It calls that those who subvert the truth be accountable, along with those who would go against the principles of fair, transparent, and peaceful elections— principles that have been espoused by national leadership, foremost among them President Ferdinand Marcos.

The BGC reiterates its June 25 statement thanking and lauding the President for his strong, consistent and clear policy towards peaceful, accountable and transparent elections in the BARMM. We shall not be deterred by persons or groups who promote positions that are contrary to the President’s policies and pronouncement. BGC will not waver and will continue to support the President’s agenda for sustainable peace and security in the BARMM.

BGC TO HOLD ASSEMBLIES IN TAWI-TAWI, BASILAN END-JUNE

The BARMM Grand Coalition (BGC), the alliance of four major political parties in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), will hold successive assemblies in the provinces of Tawi-Tawi and Basilan this coming June 29 and 30.

The BGC Assembly in Tawi-Tawi will be undertaken this June 29 in the Municipality of Bongao, while the assembly of the alliance in Basilan will be held in the Maluso municipality on June 30.

According to Sheila Ganda, BGC spokesperson and head of communications, the assemblies will gather members of the BGC in the respective provinces and also gather community support for the principles and ideals of the coalition.

“We will be organizing and mobilizing our grassroots and political machinery on the ground. Everyone who believes in the ideals of BGC, such as inclusive governance and development, peace and unity, and the full implementation of the peace agreement, is welcome to join us,” Ganda expressed.

The coalition is endorsing and supporting the bid of Gov. Tan to be the Chief Minister of the BARMM Parliament should he win in the 2025 BARMM elections.

Ganda said the assemblies in Tawi-Tawi and Basilan will be good venues to tell the citizens of BARMM of what the BGC stands for.

“Aside from the principles mentioned, we are also pushing for equitable representation in the Bangsamoro Parliament, especially for women, the youth and Indigenous Peoples. Magandang venue ito para ipakilala ang mga ipinaglalaban ng aming koalisyon,” Ganda said.

BARMM GRAND COALITION LAUDS PBBM’S CALL FOR PEACEFUL, SUCCESSFUL 2025 BARMM POLLS

The BARMM Grand Coalition (BGC) has praised the very recent call of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for a peaceful and successful 2025 BARMM elections, saying it bodes well for the historic exercise of the rights of the Bangsamoro people to choose their own leaders.

Sulu Gov. Abdusakur Tan, one of the leaders of the BGC, lauded the President’s strong message of peace and success for the upcoming polls in BARMM, saying it also mirrors the coalition’s principles and advocacies.

“The BARMM Grand Coalition is very grateful and strongly supports our President Ferdinand Marcos’ consistent and ‘loud and clear’ call for a peaceful and successful May 2025 elections in BARMM. It is a clear sign that the Bangsamoro region is taking another step toward its objective of self-governance and self-determination,” Gov. Tan declared.

In his meeting with the local government executives of BARMM LGUs last June 24, President Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that the BARMM elections will be peaceful, accountable and transparent. He then called for unity and for cooperation of all to contribute to the success of the polls.

The BGC earlier endorsed the bid of Gov. Tan as Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro government should he win in the 2025 elections for members of the Parliament.

“The BGC is one with the President in this call and we are committed to the conduct of the elections that is fair, peaceful, transparent, and in accordance with the rule of law,” said Gov. Tan.

“We express confidence in the ability of the Commission on Elections to administer the elections with utmost impartiality and professionalism towards peaceful and successful outcome as envisioned by the President,” he added.

“We call for unity of all political parties and BARMM citizens in realizing the call of our President. BGC is always open to dialogue with stakeholders to achieve this call.”

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Kaya ngayon nagpapasalamat tayo kay President Ferdinand Marcos for giving us the opportunity to choose our leader."

Bai Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu
Governor, Maguindanao del Sur

Nagsama-sama kahapon ang mga lider ng mga partidong kasapi sa BARMM Grand Coalition o BGC para makipagkita kay House Speaker Martin G. Romualdez at ipakilala sa pinuno ng Kongreso ang mga prinsipyo at adhikain na nagbunsod sa kanila para itatag ang koalisyon.

Nagkita-kita muna sa aking tanggapan ang mga naturang lider ng BGC na binubuo ng mga partidong Serbisyong Inklusibo Alyansang Progresibo (SIAP) Party, Salaam Party, Al-Ittihad-UKB Party at ng Bangsamoro Peoples Party o BPP.

Bilang isa sa mga founders ng BPP, suportado natin ang mga adbokasiyang isinusulong ng BGC, isa na rito ang pagsasadiwa ng kaisipan na ang BARMM ay para sa lahat, hindi lamang para sa iilan.

Isa sa sa mga napag-usapan namin kasama si Speaker Romualdez ay ang pagsisiguro ng isang maayos, malaya at mapayapang halalan sa darating na 2025 BARMM elections,

Makikita sa larawan mula sa kanan sina Sulu Cong. Samir Tan, Maguindanao del Sur Tong Paglas, Former Sulu Cong. Munir Arbison, Lanao del Sur Gov. Bombit Adiong, TESDA Sec. Teng Mangudadatu, Sulu Gov. Sakur Tan, Maguindanao del Sur Gov. Bai Mariam Mangudadatu, Kusug Tausug Cong. Shernee Tan, at Maguindanao del Norte Cong. Bai Dimple Mastura.

Kasama sa mga prinsipyo at adhikaing isinusulong ng BGC ay inclusive governance at development, peace at unity, at ang pagsasabuhay ng lahat ng probisyon ng peace agreement sa Bangsamoro region.

Nangako ang lahat ng kasapi ng koalisyon na gagawin nila ang lahat para mapanatiling mapayapa at maayos ang eleksyon sa Bangsamoro region sa susunod na taon.

Dr. Rommel Banlaoi, Chairman of the Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence, and Terrorism Research, announced on September 11, 2023, during the Pandesal Forum that Sulu is now a 'peaceful tourist destination' in the country.

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During the Pandesal Forum on Sept. 11, 2023, Dr. Rommel Banlaoi stated the decrease of individuals linked to the Abu Sayyaf group.

The statements of Dr. Banlaoi contributes to the BARMM Governors' Caucus (BGC) commitments in maintaining peace and security in order to spur economic growth and tourism in BARMM.

LOOK: Dr. Rommel Banlaoi, an expert in Counter-Terrorism and Security Studies and Chairman of the Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence, and Terrorism Research, revealed during the Pandesal Forum on September 11, 2023, the number of individuals associated with Daulah Islamiyah Philippines that surrendered in BARMM.

The statements of Dr. Banlaoi mark a significant contribution to the BARMM Governors' Caucus' (BGC) commitment in maintaining the region's peace and security.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte disclosed in an interview at SMNI News the strategies he did in times of leadership crisis.

The former president's advice supports the BARMM Governors' Caucus (BGC) aspirations on upholding rule of law and sustaining peace and order in the region.

Atty. Salvador Panelo, Presidential Chief Legal Counsel and Spokesperson of Former President Rodrigo Duterte explained at the SMNI News Channel about the succession of the gubernatorial position in the newly created province of Maguindanao del Norte.

The explanations of Atty. Panelo highlighted the importance of adhering to rule of law, one of the major advocacies of BARMM Governors' Caucus (BGC) to maintain regional peace and development.

In an interview at FACTS FIRST with Christian Esguerra, Atty. Michael Henry Yusingco, Senior research fellow of Ateneo Policy Center, emphasized the importance of adhering to the rule of law.

The statements of Atty. Yusingco are in line with the commitments of the BARMM Governors' Caucus (BGC) efforts on achieving the goals of peace, and rule of law, which are essential for the region's progress and stability.

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On June 26, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Bai Ainee Fatima Sinsuat as the legitimate acting governor of Maguindanao del Norte, based on Section 50 of Republic Act No. 11550 (An Act Dividing the Province of Maguindanao into two (2) Provinces, namely: Maguindanao Del Norte and Maguindanao Del Sur.)

However, the ruling is only in effect until the upcoming elections fill the position permanently. This latest decision of the Court aligns with the BGC's commitment to promote peace and order and uphold the rule of law in the region.

The five elected governors of BARMM has strongly advocated their common agenda to promote the Rule of Law, Peace and Order, and Inclusive Governance and Development in the first meeting of the Council of Leaders last August 9 in Davao City.

The Governors also raised, among others, the peace and order preparations leading to the Barangay and SK elections in October.

TINGNAN: Ibinahagi ni Gov. Mamintal "Bombit" Alonto Adiong Jr. sa Brigada News TV noong August 8, 2023 ang kanilang agenda sa kauna-unahang Council of Leaders na ginanap ngayong araw, August 9, 2023 sa Davao City.

BARMM Governors urge proactive leadership in the upcoming Council of Leaders' meeting.

The five elected provincial governors of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are uniting to amplify local voices in the autonomous region's governance. They call for regular meetings to address pressing issues as reflected in their Manifesto such us Rule of Law, Inclusive Governance, and Peace and Order.

In the photo from left to right are Gov. Mamintal "Bombit" Alonto Adiong Jr. (Lanao del Sur), Gov. Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu (Maguindanao del Sur), Gov. Abdusakur "Sakur" Mahail Tan (Sulu), and Governor Yshmael "Mang" I. Sali (Tawi-Tawi).

TINGNAN: Binanggit ngayong araw, August 8, 2023 sa Brigada radio interview ni BARMM Governors' Caucus (BGC) spokesperson, Gov. Mamintal "Bombit" Alonto Adiong Jr. ang mga hakbang na kanilang ginagawa upang ipaalam sa mga tao ang hangarin ng BGC.

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BARMM Governors’ Caucus (BGC) spokesperson, Governor Mamintal Adiong, Jr., gave emphasis on solidarity among governments during the caucus launched last June 6, 2023.