Cherith Inna D. Montero
Reyes
2009-24021
Summary of Bangsamoro Organic Law
Name and Purpose:
 The Organic Law establishes the
Bangsamoro People as its own Political
Entity and it shall be known as the
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region. The
organic law allows BAR self-governance
within the framework of the constitution.
o Bangsamoro People- those who
were natives or original people in
the Mindanao Archipelago before
the arrival of the Spaniards
o Bangsamoro Symbol- the
Bangsamoro Parliament shall POWERS
device its own flag, emblem and
hymn. Provided, that the RPh Flag
and Nat. Anthem shall be
displayed/sung alongside BAR
flag/hymn.
Territory
 The following areas are included in the
BAR, subject to a plebiscite:
o Geographical area known as
ARMM
o 6 Munic. Under Lanao Del Norte
o 39 Brgy. Under North Cotabato
o 3 brgy. In Munic. Of Aleosan
o 3 brgy. In Munic. Of Kabacan
o 12 brgy. In munic of Midsayap
o 8 brgy, of Munic. Of Pigkawayan
o All contiguous area where 10% of
the voters seeks inclusion at least
2 months before ratification
 Inland Waters and Bangsamoro Regional
and Munic. Waters
General Principles and Policies
 BAR is integral, inseperable and indivisible
part of RPh
 BAR is free to pursue its political,
economic, cultural and social dev’t
Prof.
III-D
 BAR shall have its own Polit. System. It
shall be in the form of Parliament.
 The BAR electoral system shall be
consistent with National Laws
 A Civilian Gov’t shall be responsible for
BAR. Civ Gov’t > Military gov’t
 BAR shall promote social justice, unity, the
rights of non-Moro Indigenous People and
freedom of Choice
 It shall adhere to Int’l Treaties and
agreements binding upon Nat. Gov’t
 All powers, functions or responsibilities
granted by the Constitution or by law to
the Bangsamoro Gov’t shall be vested in
Nat. Gov’t
 The powers of the Bangsamoro Gov’t is
enumerated in Sec. 2, Article V of the
Bangsamoro Organic Law
 It shall exercise the powers expressly
granted, those necessarily implied
therefrom, as well as powers necessary,
appropriate or incidental for its efficient
and effective governance. (Police Power)
INTER GOV’T RELATIONS
 The President shall exercise Gen.
Supervision. He may suspend the B Chief
Minister for (x<6 months) for wilful
violation of the Consti, Nat. Law or
Organic Law
 The Intergovernmental Relations Body is
created to coordinate and resolve issues
in a non-adversarial manner.
o It shall exhaust all means before
escalating the issue to the
President, through the Chief
Minister
o The Nat. Gov’t and Bangsamoro
Gov’t shall each appoint a Rep.
  The Ph Congress-Bangsamoro Parliament
is created for the purpose of coordination
and cooperation of legislative initiatives.
 The Intergovernment Fiscal Policy shall
address revenue issues and revenue
raising capacity of the Bangsamoro Gov’t
 The Organic act created other bodies to
oversee different fields of issue in the new
BARMM. (e.g. energy, development,
infrastructure, etc.)
 COUNCIL OF LEADERS shall advise the
chief Minister and shall be composed of
the ff-
o Chief Minister as Head Council
o Members of the Congress of Ph
from the BAR
o Prov. Governors and Mayors of
chartered cities in BAR
o Representatives of Traditional
Leaders, non-Moro IP, women,
settler communities, Ulama,
youth and Bangsamoro
Communities outside BAR
o Representatives of other sectors
 The powers granted by LGC of 1991 shall
not be diminished. The Parliament may
create, divide, merge, abolish or
subtiantially alter Munic. Or Brgys. (subjet
to plebiscite). In creating Legislative
Districts, the Bangsamoro Gov’t shall
coordinate with Nat. Govt. Nothing in the
Organic Act shall allow the Bangsamoro
Gov’t to create Legislative Districts.
BANGSAMORO GOVERNMENT
 The parliament shall legislate matters
within its authority and elect the Chief
Minister by a majority vote.
 Legislative Authority-> Parliament
 Executive Authority -> Chief Minister
 Chief Minister shall nominate 2 Deputy
Chief Ministers to be elected by the
parliament
 Bangsamoro Parliament shall have the ff
powers:
o Enact laws to promote general
welfare
o Call for a referendum
o Enact law on initiatives
o Conduct legislative inquiry
o Enact law allowing augmentation
of items in the general
appropriation by heads of the 3
branches of Gov’t
o Enact law in granting regional
franchises and concessions and
empower the Minister to grant
leases, permits and licenses over
agri land and forests
o Discipline it members
o Enact laws on Bangsamoro
Holidays
o Be consulted on environmental
matters
 The Parliament shall have 80
members (may be increased by
Congress)
 Classification & Allocation of Seats:
o Party Representatives- ½
o Parliamentary District Seats-
note more than 40%
o Reserved seats and sectoral
representatives- at least 10%
 Term of Office -> 3 years, no member
shall serve more than 3 consecutive
terms. Voluntary renunciation of
office does not interrupt continuity of
service.
 Qualifications:
o Parliament member:
 At least 25 y.o. at day
of election
 Can read and write
 Registered voter in
BAR
o Youth Rep
 Age: 18 ≤ X ≥ 30, at
time of election
 o District Rep
 Registered voter in district
 Residence of at least 1 year in
district

 Executive Officers:
 Chief Minister
 Member of Parliament
 Natural-born citizen
 Atleast 25 y.o.
 Elected by Parliament’s majority
vote
 Powers and duties:
 Head of Gov’t
 Appoint heads of gov’t
ministries,
instrumentalities and
agencies
 Appoint officers of
Bangsamoro Gov’t as
provided by the
Parliament
 Formulate platform of
gov’t (for approval of
Parliament)
 Issue exec. Orders and
policies
 Represent the BGov’t in
the affairs of BAR
 Proclaim state calamity
 Exercise such functions
and powers inherent to
the office.