Cotabato city: The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government is aligning its policies, budgets, and development plans under a new three-year agenda aimed at strengthening institutional coordination and ensuring effective implementation of programs through 2028.
According to Philippines News Agency, Chief Minister Abdulraof 'Sammy Gambar' Macacua formally launched the 'Mas Matatag na Bangsamoro' Agenda during the Bangsamoro Government Executive-Legislative Forum 2026 on Monday. He presented it as the framework guiding the remaining phase of the second Bangsamoro Development Plan (BDP) from 2026 to 2028.
Outlined in Office of the Chief Minister (OCM) Executive Order 2, series of 2026, the agenda marks the transition from the region's 12-point priority agenda for 2023 to 2025 toward a more integrated and results-driven governance approach. Macacua stated that the new agenda would ensure the continuity of reforms while elevating institutional capacity across the Bangsamoro government.
'The next phase 2nd Bangsamoro Development Plan will not start from scratch - it is a clear continuation and elevation of our 12-point agenda. The 'Mas Matatag na Bangsamoro' Agenda will serve as the blueprint for our next phase,' he said.
The agenda is anchored on five key pillars: strengthening governance systems through merit-based incentives and digitalization; boosting economic growth by supporting agriculture, micro, small and medium enterprises, and infrastructure; improving community services, such as health and education; enhancing security and justice systems; and promoting faith-based and culturally responsive institutions, including the Shari'ah and tribal justice systems.
Macacua cited the need for alignment among the executive, parliament, and local government units to avoid duplication and ensure the efficient delivery of programs. 'The Bangsamoro deserves disciplined collaboration,' he said, urging stakeholders to translate policies into concrete outcomes.
The new agenda is expected to guide legislative priorities, local ordinances, and budget allocations across the region as it moves toward a more cohesive and mature governance structure.
