Interim Bangsamoro Parliament Passes 94 Autonomy Acts Since 2019
The Bangsamoro Transition Authority reports that its interim parliament has enacted 94 laws since 2019, forming the legal basis for the region’s governance.
Since the establishment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, the interim Bangsamoro Parliament, operating under the Bangsamoro Transition Authority, has approved 94 Bangsamoro Autonomy Acts. These statutes address a wide range of issues, including governance, public administration, education, health, social protection, human rights, local government, electoral matters, public finance, and culture. The legislation is intended to guide the region’s transition to a regular parliamentary system.
Why it matters
The laws create the legal foundation for BARMM's governance as it shifts to a permanent parliamentary system.
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