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Bangsamoro Parliament

Filipino: Parlamento ng Bangsamoro
Arabic: البرلمان بانجسامورو
Bangsamoro Interim Parliament
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
Term limits
3 terms (9 years)
History
FoundedFebruary 26, 2019
Preceded byARMM Regional Legislative Assembly
Leadership
Murad Ebrahim
since February 22, 2019
Speaker of the Parliament
Pangalian Balindong
since March 29, 2019
Majority Leader
Lanang Ali Jr.
since March 29, 2019
Minority Leader
Laisa Alamia
since March 29, 2019
Structure
Seats80
Length of term
3 years
AuthorityArticle VII, Republic Act No. 11054
Elections
Parallel voting
Last election
None
Next election
2022
Meeting place
Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex, BARMM Complex, Brgy. Rosary Heights VII, Cotabato City
Website
parliament.bangsamoro.gov.ph

The Bangsamoro Parliament is the legislature of Bangsamoro, an autonomous region of the Philippines. It is currently led by the Bangsamoro Transition Authority, an interim regional governing body. The inaugural session of the parliament took place on March 29, 2019 while its first regular session is projected to take place in 2022.[1]

History

The first Bangsamoro Parliament is an interim legislature headed by the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA). The first set of members of the BTA took their oath on February 22, 2019.[2] The effective abolishment of the precursor autonomous region, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) took place following the official turnover of the ARMM to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region occurred on February 26, 2019.[3]

The interim Bangsamoro Parliament had its first inaugural session on March 29, 2019 and passed four resolutions, two of which involved the budget for the Bangsamoro region.[4] The interim parliament resumed session almost a month later on April 22, 2019. For three days the parliament will work on the agenda regarding "the adoption of internal rules, organization of committees and initial report of those assigned on the different Codes and selected other matters to be presented"[5]

Composition

As per law, the legislature should composed of at least 80 members[6][7], who in turn are led by the Speaker of the Parliament which was appointed from among the members of the legislature.[8]

The current parliament consist of 75 regular members and 23 elective officials of the defunct Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Pangalian Balindong is the Speaker of the Parliament with Hatimil Hassan as his deputy. Lanang Ali Jr. is the Majority Leader and Laisa Alamia is the Minority Leader. Roby Angkal serves as Secretary General while Dan Dimakenal is the Sergeant at Arms.[9]

40 percent of the parliament seats are allotted to representatives of Bangsamoro's parliamentary districts. Although the districts are yet to be constituted. The Bangsamoro parliamentary districts will exist independently from the legislative districts used to determine representation in the national House of Representatives.[10]

There are also legal provisions to deter members of the parliament to switch political party allegiance. Changing political party affiliation within the term of a parliament member's term means forfeiture of seat. Changing of affiliation within six months prior to a parliamentary elections renders the person ineligible as a nominee of a political party seeking representation in the parliament.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Malacañang names Bangsamoro Transition Authority members". CNN Philippines. 27 February 2019. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  2. ^ Arguillas, Carolyn (20 February 2019). "Bangsamoro oathtaking reset to Feb. 22; but who will take oath?". MindaNews. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  3. ^ Arguillas, Carolyn (18 February 2019). "Bangsamoro Transition Authority to take oath Feb. 20; ARMM to BARMM turnover on Feb. 25". MindaNews. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  4. ^ Arguillas, Carolyn (30 March 2019). "Duterte to BTA: Bangsamoro's future "is now in your hands;"region awaits release of budget". MindaNews. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  5. ^ Arguilas, Carolyn (22 April 2019). "BTA sessions resume nearly a month after inauguration". MindaNews. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  6. ^ "The Bangsamoro State Constitution" (PDF). All Moro Convention: Article VII. May 30, 2018.
  7. ^ "Republic Act No. 11054" (PDF). Philippine Official Gazette: 15. July 7, 2018.
  8. ^ "FAQs on the Annex on Power Sharing". Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP). Archived from the original on 2014-03-25. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
  9. ^ Arguillas, Carolyn (30 March 2019). "Bangsamoro Transition Authority elects officials; Balindong is Speaker". MindaNews. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  10. ^ Panti, Llanesca (20 June 2019). "BARMM's new parliamentary districts won't affect representation in House, says BTA member". Retrieved 22 June 2019.
  11. ^ Panti, Llanesca (20 June 2019). "Turncoats will lose parliament seat in Bangsamoro region — transition panel member". GMA News. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
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