Briefing on the

Republic Act No. 11054

“An Act providing for the Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao, repealing for the purpose R.A. No. 6734,
entitled “An Act Providing for an Organic Act of the ARMM”, as amended
by R.A. No. 9054, entitled “An Act to strengthen and expand the Organic
Act for the ARMM”
 Outline of Bangsamoro Organic Law
I. Preamble XI. National Defense and
II. Name & Purpose Security, Public Order
and Safety and Coast
III. Bangsamoro Identity Guard Services
IV. Territory XII. Fiscal Autonomy
V. General Principles and XIII. Economy and
Policies Patrimony
VI. Powers of Government XIV. Rehabilitation and
VII. Intergovernmental Development
Relations XV. Plebiscite
VIII. The Bangsamoro XVI. Bangsamoro Transition
Government Authority
IX. Wali XVII.Amendments and
X. Basic Rights Revisions
XI. Bangsamoro Justice XVIII.Final Provisions
System
Outline of the Bangsamoro Organic Law

PREAMBLE
Imploring the aid of Almighty God, in recognition of the aspirations of the
Bangsamoro people and other inhabitants in the autonomous region in
Muslim Mindanao to establish an enduring peace on the basis of justice,
balanced society and asserting their right to conserve and develop their
patrimony, reflective of their system of life as prescribed by their faith, in
harmony with their customary laws, cultures and traditions, within the
framework of the Constitution and the national sovereignty as well as
territorial integrity of the Republic of the Philippines, and the accepted
principles of human rights, liberty, justice, democracy, and the norms and
standards of international law, and affirming their distinct historical
identity and birthright to their ancestral homeland and their right to chart
their political future through a democratic process that will secure their
identity and posterity, and allow genuine and meaningful self-governance,
the Filipino people, by the act of the Congress of the Philippines, do
hereby ordain and promulgate this Organic Law for the Bangsamoro
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
 Bangsamoro Organic Law

“The purpose of this Organic Law

is to establish a political entity,
provide for its basic structure of government
in recognition of the justness and legitimacy
of the cause of the Bangsamoro people
and the aspirations of Muslim Filipinos and all
indigenous cultural communities in the Bangsamoro
Autonomous Region
in Muslim Mindanao to secure their identity and posterity,
allowing for meaningful self-governance
within the framework of the Constitution
and the national sovereignty as well as integrity
of the Republic of the Philippines.”
 Bangsamoro Organic Law

The political entity under this Organic Law is called

the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.

The Bangsamoro
Autonomous Region
is an integral,
indivisible, and
inseparable part of
the territory of the
Republic of the
Philippines.
(Art. IV, Sec. 21)
 Bangsamoro Organic Law on Identity

Bangsamoro people refers to those who,

at the advent of the Spanish colonization, were
considered natives or original inhabitants of
Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago and its adjacent
islands, whether of mixed or full blood, shall have
the right to identify themselves, their spouses and
descendants, as Bangsamoro (see Article II, BOL)

The Bangsamoro Government shall recognize and promote the rights of

non-Moro indigenous peoples in the Bangsamoro.

The freedom of choice of all people in the BAR shall be respected.

Indigenous peoples have the freedom to retain their distinct indigenous
and ethnic identity in addition to their Bangsamoro political identity.

There shall be no discrimination on the basis of identity, religion and

ethnicity.

See Article IV, BOL

 Proposed Bangsamoro Territorial Jurisdiction
(to be subjected to plebiscite)
5 PROVINCES & 2 CITIES
OF THE CURRENT ARMM
Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi;
Marawi City and Lamitan City

2 CITIES
Cotabato City; Isabela City in Basilan

6 MUNICIPALITIES IN LANAO DEL NORTE

Baloi, Munai, Nunungan, Pantar, Tagoloan, Tangkal

39 BRGYS IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF

Aleosan, Carmen, Kabacan, Midsayap, Pigcawayan, and Pikit
in North Cotabato

The BOL shall be ratified through a plebiscite on 21 Jan 2019.

The results of the plebiscite will determine the areas that shall
be part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.
Bangsamoro Organic Law (Plebiscite Questions)

For present ARMM except Basilan province:

Question:
Are you in favor of the approval of RA 11054 otherwise
known as the “Organic Law for the Bangsamoro
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao?

Requirement to be included in the Autonomous

Region in the Bangsamoro:
If majority of the votes cast in the ARMM voted in favor
of the approval of this BOL
Bangsamoro Organic Law (Plebiscite Questions)

For the municipalities of Basilan (except

Isabela City):

Questions:
1. Are you in favor of the approval of RA 11054 otherwise
known as the “Organic Law for the Bangsamoro
Autonomous Region?

2. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Isabela City, Basilan

in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
Bangsamoro Organic Law (Plebiscite Questions)

For Isabela City, Basilan:

Question:
Are you in favor of the inclusion of Isabela City, Basilan in
the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?

Requirement to be included in the Autonomous Region

in the Bangsamoro:
That the majority of the votes cast in the Province of
Basilan shall be in favor of the inclusion of the City of
Isabela in the BAR
Bangsamoro Organic Law (Plebiscite Questions)
For each municipality in Lanao del Norte:

Questions:
1. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Balo-i, Lanao del Norte in the
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
2. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Munai, Lanao del Norte in the
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
3. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Nunungan, Lanao del Norte in
the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
4. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Pantar, Lanao del Norte in the
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
5. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte in
the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
6. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Tangkal, Lanao del Norte in the
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?

Requirement for 6 towns in LDN to be included in the BAR:

That the majority of the votes cast in the Province of Lanao del Norte
shall be in favor of the inclusion of the municipality in the BAR
Bangsamoro Organic Law (Plebiscite Questions)
For the 6 municipalities of North Cotabato:

(a) For any of the barangays of Aleosan,North Cotabato:

Questions:
1. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Dunguan, Aleosan,
North Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
2. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Lower Mingading,
Aleosan, North Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
3. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Tapodoc, Aleosan,
North Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?

Requirement for 39 brgys in North Cotabato to be included in the

BAR:
That the majority of the votes cast in the municipality to which the
barangay belongs shall be in favor of the inclusion of the barangay
in the BAR.
Bangsamoro Organic Law (Plebiscite Questions)
For the 6 municipalities of North Cotabato:

(b) For any of the barangays of Carmen, North

Cotabato:

Questions:
1. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Manarapan,
Carmen, North Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous
Region?
2. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Nasapian,
Carmen, North Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous
Region?

Requirement for 39 brgys in North Cotabato to be included in

the BAR:
That the majority of the votes cast in the municipality to which
the barangay belongs shall be in favor of the inclusion of the
barangay in the BAR.
Bangsamoro Organic Law (Plebiscite Questions)
For the 6 municipalities of North Cotabato:

(c) For any of the barangays of Kabacan,North Cotabato:

Questions:
1. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Nanga-an, Kabacan,
North Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
2. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Simbuhay, Kabacan,
North Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
3. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Sanggadong, Kabacan,
North Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?

Requirement for 39 brgys in North Cotabato to be included in the

BAR:
That the majority of the votes cast in the municipality to which the
barangay belongs shall be in favor of the inclusion of the barangay
in the BAR.
Bangsamoro Organic Law (Plebiscite Questions)
For the 6 municipalities of North Cotabato:

(d) For any of the barangays of Midsayap,North Cotabato:

Questions:
1. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Damatulan, Midsayap, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
2. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Kadigasan, Midsayap, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
3. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Kadingilan, Midsayap, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
4. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Kapinpilan, Midsayap, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
5. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Kudarangan, Midsayap, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
6. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Central Labas, Midsayap, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?

Requirement for 39 brgys in North Cotabato to be included in the BAR:

That the majority of the votes cast in the municipality to which the barangay belongs
shall be in favor of the inclusion of the barangay in the BAR.
Bangsamoro Organic Law (Plebiscite Questions)
For the 6 municipalities of North Cotabato:

(d) For any of the barangays of Midsayap,North Cotabato:

Questions:
1. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Damatulan, Midsayap,
North Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
2. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Kadigasan, Midsayap, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
3. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Kadingilan, Midsayap,
North Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
4. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Kapinpilan, Midsayap,
North Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
5. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Kudarangan, Midsayap,
North Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
6. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Central Labas, Midsayap,
North Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?

Requirement for 39 brgys in North Cotabato to be included in the BAR:

That the majority of the votes cast in the municipality to which the barangay
belongs shall be in favor of the inclusion of the barangay in the BAR.
Bangsamoro Organic Law (Plebiscite Questions)
CONTINUATION:
For the 6 municipalities of North Cotabato:
(d) For any of the barangays of Midsayap,North Cotabato:

Questions:
7. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Malingao, Midsayap, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
8. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Mudseng, Midsayap, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
9. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Nabalawag, Midsayap, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
10. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Olandang, Midsayap, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
11. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Sambulawan, Midsayap,
North Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
12. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Tugal, Midsayap, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?

Requirement for 39 brgys in North Cotabato to be included in the BAR:

That the majority of the votes cast in the municipality to which the barangay
belongs shall be in favor of the inclusion of the barangay in the BAR.
Bangsamoro Organic Law (Plebiscite Questions)
For the 6 municipalities of North Cotabato:
(e) For any of the barangays of Pigkawayan,North Cotabato:
Questions:
1. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Lower Baguer, Pigkawayan, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
2. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Balacayon, Pigkawayan, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
3. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Burucain, Pigkawayan, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
4. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Datu Binasing, Pickawayan, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
5. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Kadingilan, Pigkawayan, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
6. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Matilac, Pigkawayan, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
7. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Patot, Pigkawayan, North Cotabato,
in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
8. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Lower Pangangkalan, Pigkawayan,
North Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?

Requirement for 39 brgys in North Cotabato to be included in the BAR:

That the majority of the votes cast in the municipality to which the barangay belongs
shall be in favor of the inclusion of the barangay in the BAR.
Bangsamoro Organic Law (Plebiscite Questions)
For the 6 municipalities of North Cotabato:

(f) For any of the barangays of Pikit,North Cotabato:

Questions:
1. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Bagoinged, Pikit, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
2. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Balatican, Pikit, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
3. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay S. Balong, Pikit, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
4. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay S. Balongis, Pikit, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
5. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Batulawan, Pikit, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?

Requirement for 39 brgys in North Cotabato to be included in the

BAR:
That the majority of the votes cast in the municipality to which the
barangay belongs shall be in favor of the inclusion of the barangay in
the BAR.
Bangsamoro Organic Law (Plebiscite Questions)
For the 6 municipalities of North Cotabato:

(f) For any of the barangays of Pikit,North Cotabato:

Questions:
6. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Buliok, Pikit, North Cotabato,
in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
7. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Gokotan, Pikit, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
8. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay S. Kabasalan, Pikit, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
9. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Lagunde, Pikit, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
10. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Macabual, Pikit, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?
11. Are you in favor of the inclusion of Barangay Macasendeg, Pikit, North
Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?

Requirement for 39 brgys in North Cotabato to be included in the BAR:

That the majority of the votes cast in the municipality to which the barangay
belongs shall be in favor of the inclusion of the barangay in the BAR.
Bangsamoro Organic Law (Plebiscite Questions)

For Cotabato City:

Question:
Are you in favor of the inclusion of Cotabato City in the
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region?

Requirement for 39 brgys in North Cotabato to be

included in the BAR:
If majority of the votes cast in the city is in favor of their
inclusion in the BAR
Bangsamoro Organic Law (Plebiscite Questions)

For all other contiguous areas where there is

(a) a resolution of the LGUs or
(b)a petition of at least 10% of the registered voters
in the geographic areas asking for inclusion at
least 2 months prior the conduct of the
ratification of the BOL

Question: Shall follow the same concept used in the

formulation of the questions for other areas.
Bangsamoro Organic Law on Political Autonomy &
Governance

All powers, functions and responsibilities not

granted by the Constitution or by national law
to the Bangsamoro Government shall be vested
in the National Government (see Art. V, Sec.1)
NATIONAL
GOVERNMENT

The President shall exercise general supervision over the

Bangsamoro Government to ensure that laws are faithfully executed.
The President may suspend the Chief Minister for a period of not
exceeding 6 months for willful violation of the Constitution, national
laws or this Organic Law (see Art. VI, Sec. 1)
Bangsamoro Organic Law on Political Autonomy &
Governance
Intergovernmental Relations
National Government – Bangsamoro Government
Intergovernmental Relations Body (or Intergovernmental
Relations Body)
 shall coordinate and resolve issues on intergovernmental
relations through regular consultations and continuing
negotiations in a non-adversarial manner. The IGR Body
shall exhaust all means to resolve issues. Unresolved
issues shall be elevated to the President through the Chief
Minister.

Other IGR bodies in RA 11054:

 Philippine Congress – Bangsamoro Parliament Forum. –for purposes of

cooperation and coordination of legislative initiatives.
 Intergovernmental Fiscal Policy Board. –shall address revenue imbalances
and fluctuations in regional financial needs and revenue-raising capacity of the
Bangsamoro Government
 Joint Body for the Zones of Joint Cooperation.– shall be responsible for
formulating policies relating to the Zones of Joint Cooperation in the Sulu Sea
and Moro Gulf
Bangsamoro Organic Law on Political Autonomy &
Governance
Other IGR bodies in RA 11054:
 Intergovernmental Infrastructure Development Board. – shall be
responsible for coordinating and synchronizing national and Bangsamoro
infrastructure development plans.
 Intergovernmental Energy Board.– shall resolve all matters specified in
Section 37, Article XIII of this Organic Law and other energy issues referred to
it by the Intergovernmental Relations Body.
 Bangsamoro Sustainable Development Board.– shall ensure the integration
and harmonization of economic, social, and environmental considerations as
vital dimensions of sustainable development policy and practice in the
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.
 Council of Leaders –shall advise the Chief Minister on matters of governance
in the BAR. It shall consist of the following members:
 Chief Minister as head of the council;
 Members of the Congress of the Philippines from the BAR;
 Provincial governors, and mayors of chartered cities in the BAR;
 Representatives of traditional leaders, non-Moro indigenous
communities, women, settler communities, the Ulama, youth, and
Bangsamoro communities outside of the BAR;
 Representatives of other sectors
Bangsamoro Organic Law on Political Autonomy &
Governance

Registered voters in By a majority vote of The Chief Minister

the BAR shall vote for: all members of the shall:
 Political parties
Parliament, the  nominate 2 Deputy
(seats allocated
Bangsamoro Chief Ministers who
through
proportional
Parliament shall elect shall be elected by
representation) the Chief Minister the Parliament (the
 Parliamentary Deputy CMs may
district each hold a cabinet
representatives position & shall
(direct plurality)  Appoint members of
 Representatives for the Cabinet, majority
reserved/sectoral of whom shall come
seats from the Parliament
 Bangsamoro Government
The PRESIDENT OF THE
Not more
than
PHILIPPINES shall exercise
general supervision over the
Bangsamoro Government.

CHIEF MINISTER

TWO (2)
DEPUTY The WALI, an
80 members of the CHIEF eminent leader
selected by the
BANGSAMORO MINISTERS
Parliament, shall
PARLIAMENT The members of the Parliament be the ceremonial
shall elect among themselves the head of the
Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Bangsamoro
Ministers. Government.
NOT The Chief Minister shall appoint The Wali shall
LOWER THAN members of the CABINET, majority of dissolve the
whom shall come from the Parliament. Parliament upon
The Deputy Chief Ministers may each advise of the Chief
hold a cabinet position & shall come from Minister after a vote
2 sub-regions different from that of the of no confidence
against the
Chief Minister.
government of the
day.
LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY
 Inclusive Political Participation in the Bangsamoro
BANGSAMORO BANGSAMORO BANGSAMORO
COUNCIL OF PARLIAMENT CABINET
LEADERS
• Chief Minister 2 RESERVED
each for:
SEATS Some offices to be created
include the following:
• Members of Congress from the • Non-Moro indigenous • Ministry of Indigenous
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region peoples Peoples’ Affairs
Provincial governors and mayors • Settler communities
• • Office for Settler Communities
of chartered cities in the
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region • Bangsamoro Commission on
• Representatives of 1 SECTORAL
REPRESENTATIVE
Women
• Traditional leaders each for: • Bangsamoro Commission on
• Non-Moro indigenous
Youth Affairs
• Women
communities
• Youth
• Women
• Settler communities
• Traditional leaders
• The Ulama • The Ulama
• Youth
• Bangsamoro communities Election for Reserved Seats for non-
outside the Bangsamoro Moro IPs shall adhere to their
Autonomous Region customary laws and indigenous
• Other sectors processes.
• Shall advise the Chief Minister on
matters of governance in the BAR
 Promotion of Basic Rights in the BOL
The Bangsamoro Government recognizes and respects the rights of
everyone in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.
There shall be no discrimination on the basis of class, creed,
disability, identity, religion, ethnicity, parentage, and gender.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
The Bangsamoro identity is not imposed on its inhabitants.

FREEDOM OF RELIGION
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region will not be an Islamic state.

HUMAN RIGHTS
The Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission shall be created.

RIGHT OF ACCESS TO BASIC SERVICES

Immediate and effective relief services and rehabilitation shall be provided to victims of
natural and man-made calamities.

RIGHTS OF LABOR
The Parliament may pass labor laws that expand or enhance the rights of workers.
 Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in the BOL
The Bangsamoro Government recognizes and protects the rights of IPs, in accordance
to UNDRIP, UDHR, R.A. No. 8371 or IPRA, and subsisting laws on IPs
RESERVED SEAT IN BANGSMORO PARLIAMENT
Non-Moro indigenous peoples (along with settler communities, women, youth, traditional leaders
and the ulama) shall have reserved seat which is part of the10% of the seats in the Bangsamoro
Parliament.

CREATION OF A MINISTRY FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

A body that will formulate and implement policies, plans, and programs for all IPs in the region, on
top of upholding the existing laws for IPs

NATIVE TITLES / FUSAKA INGED

There shall be equitable share in revenues from utilization of resources in ancestral lands.
IP EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
A tribal university system shall be created to address the higher education needs of non-Moro IPs.

TRADITIONAL/TRIBAL JUSTICE
The Office for Tribal Justice System shall oversee the study, preservation, and development of the tribal
justice system within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.

REPRESENTATION IN THE COUNCIL OF LEADERS

Non-Moro indigenous communities shall be part of this body that will advice the Chief Minister on
governance

The customs, beliefs, and traditions of the Bangsamoro people are recognized,
protected, and guaranteed.
 Transitional Justice in the BOL

A transitional justice mechanism shall be created to address the

legitimate grievances of the Bangsamoro people and indigenous
peoples. (Art. IX, Sec. 1)

Those affected by unjust dispossession of territorial and proprietary

rights or customary land tenure shall be provided with adequate
reparation, which may include payment of just compensation and
relocation. No land title issued by the National Government under
the Torrens System shall be invalidated. (Art. IX, Sec. 2)
 Administration of Justice in the Bangsamoro

The justice system in the Bangsamoro shall be

administered in accordance with the unique cultural and
historical heritage of the Bangsamoro. it shall be in
consonance with the Constitution, Shari’ah, traditional
laws, and other relevant laws.

Traditional Alternative
Shari’ah Regular
or Tribal dispute
Law* Courts
Laws resolution

*Shari’ah Law shall apply exclusively to cases involving Muslims. Where a

case involves a Muslim and a non-Muslim, Shari’ah Law may apply only if
the non-Muslim voluntarily submits to the jurisdiction of the Shari’ah Court.
Bangsamoro Organic Law on Public Order &
Safety
The defense and security of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region shall
be the responsibility of the National Government.

The PNP shall create a Police Regional Office in the BARMM which shall
be organized, maintained, supervised and utilized for the primary purpose of
law enforcement and maintenance of peace and order in the Bangsamoro.
 PRO BARMM shall be headed by a Regional Director who shall, upon
consultation with the Chief Minister, be appointed in accordance with RA
6975.
 To facilitate entry into the PNP of MILF and MNLF
members from the BAR, the age, height, and educational
attainment requirements may be waived by the
NAPOLCOM, subject to existing rules and regulations:
 This waiver shall be availed of within a period of 5
years from the ratification of BOL
 The requirement of educational attainment shall be
complied with within 15 years from their entry:
 Their rank and grade shall be subject to existing
laws, rules and regulations governing the PNP
Bangsamoro Organic Law on Fiscal Autonomy

The Bangsamoro Government shall enjoy fiscal autonomy with the

end in view of attaining economic self-sufficiency and genuine
development. (Art. XII, Sec. 1)

The Bangsamoro Government shall have the power to create its

own sources of revenues and to levy taxes, fees, and charges,
subject to the provisions of this Organic Law and consistent with the
principles of equalization, equity, accountability, administrative
simplicity, harmonization and economic efficiency, and fiscal
autonomy. Such taxes, fees, and charges shall accrue exclusively to
the Bangsamoro Government. (Art. XII, Sec. 6)
 Bangsamoro Organic Law on Fiscal
Autonomy
Example of sources of funds in
the BAR:
 Taxes
 Fees and charges
 Annual Block Grant
 Revenue from exploration,
development & utilization of
natural resources
 Share in National Government
taxes, fees, and charges
collected in Bangsamoro
 See Article XII, Sec. 6
Where all taxable elements
are within the Bangsamoro
territorial jurisdiction, the
Parliament may impose the
following taxes to the
exclusion of the BIR of the
National Government:
1. Capital Gains Tax
2. Documentary Stamp
Tax
3. Donor’s Tax
4. Estate Tax

The Parliament shall exercise, subject to the provisions of the

Constitution, the power to levy taxes, fees, and charges, which shall
inure solely to the benefit of the BAR
 Bangsamoro Organic Law on Fiscal
Autonomy
For the Bangsamoro to catch-up with other regions in terms of
development, the Bangsamoro Government will have a 75% share in
the taxes collected by the National Government in the Bangsamoro
Autonomous Region.
 Fiscal Autonomy
The National Government shall provide an annual block grant

( )
sufficient for the exercise of the powers and functions of the
Bangsamoro Government.

Net national Net

= 5% +
internal collection
Annual revenue (NIR) of the
Block Grant collection of Bureau of
the BIR Customs

Considering the fiscal needs of the Bangsamoro Government and the actual
revenues it is able to generate, the formula of the Block Grant shall be
reviewed by the Intergovernmental Fiscal Policy Board five (5) years after the
effectivity of the Bangsamoro Organic Law, and every five (5) years
thereafter.
 Bangsamoro Organic Law on Fiscal
Autonomy
Annual Block Grant
 It be sufficient for the exercise of
the powers and functions of the
Bangsamoro Government and in
no case shall be less than the last
budget received by the ARMM
immediately before the
establishment of the Bangsamoro
Autonomous Region.
 It shall be automatically
appropriated to the Bangsamoro
Government.
 It shall be released without need
of any further action, directly and
comprehensively, to the
Bangsamoro Government, and
shall be regularly released.
 20 years from the operationalization
of the Bangsamoro Government, the
following shall be deducted from
the block grant:
 Revenue from the following
taxes imposed and collected in
the Bangsamoro territorial
jurisdiction by the BG 3 year
prior:
1. Capital Gains Tax
2. Documentary Stamp Tax
3. Donor’s Tax
4. Estate Tax
 Share of the BG in the income
derived from the exploration,
development, and utilization of
natural resources collected 3
years prior
 Special Development Fund
The National Government shall provide a special development
fund to the Bangsamoro Government for the rebuilding,
rehabilitation, and development of its conflict-affected
communities.
The amount shall be equivalent to Fifty Billion Pesos
(P50,000,000,000.00) at Five Billion pesos (P5,000,000,000.00)
per year, for a period of ten (10) years from the ratification of the
Bangsamoro Organic Law.
 Bangsamoro Transition Authority
The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) shall serve as the
interim government in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region until
the election and qualification of the Chief Minister under the first
Parliament.

• MILF-led
• 80 members who shall
be appointed by the
President
 Incumbent elected
officials of the ARMM
(until 30 June 2019)
 Representatives of
non-Moro IPs, youth,
women, settler
communities,
traditional leaders,
etc.
 Disposition of Personnel
The BTA shall schedule the gradual phasing out of offices of the
ARMM. Employees in the sectors of health, education, and social
welfare shall be absorbed and transferred to the Bangsamoro
Government. All transferred and new employees shall be subjected
to qualification standards of the Civil Service Commission and the
BTA.

ARMM employees who will not be part of the Bangsamoro

Government shall be provided with benefits and entitlements.

Years in service Applicable incentives for affected personnel

1 year to less than 5 100% of monthly basic salary per year of government service
years of service
5 years to less than 150% of actual monthly salary per year of government service
10 years of service
10 years above 2 months of actual monthly basic salary per year of government service
Affected personnel who are retired or are separated from service shall not
be reemployed in government service for a period of five (5) years, or their
benefits received shall be returned at a pro-rated amount.