Mohammad S Yacob Ph.D.

Mohammad S Yacob Ph.D. I am committed to upholding the rules of law and serving the community.


Here at the Office of MP Mohammad S.

Yacob, Ph.D. we commit to serve public service through the aid of enacting Bills and Resolutions. We travel to the grassroots of the Bangsamoro Homeland to find issues and solutions that can be passed onto the Bangsamoro Parliament. We also produce a Live Social Media talk show and Radio program to fulfill the information-dissemination mandate of the office. We are always happy to serve the Bangsa

moro and its People. Vision:
An efficient legislative office contributing towards a progressive and secured Bangsamoro. Mission:
To provide sound legislations and efficient technical and support services in aid of legislation to serve the needs of the Bangsamoro anchored on Moral Governance. Our Goals:
β–Ί Empowered and morally motivated workforce.
β–Ί Transparent and proper utilization of resources.
β–Ί Functional and adaptable legislative system and processes.
β–Ί Informed and consulted Bangsamoro. Our Core Values:
𝓨earning for Excellence
𝓐ssertive
𝓒onsultative
π“žbedient and,
𝓑enevolent

π’ππ„π€πŠπ„π‘ πŒπ’π˜ 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 π…πŽπ‘ π‹πŽππ†-π“π„π‘πŒ π•πˆπ’πˆπŽπ 𝐀𝐒 ππ€ππ†π’π€πŒπŽπ‘πŽ ππ€π‘π‹πˆπ€πŒπ„ππ“ ππ„π†πˆππ’ 𝐏𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝟐 πŽπ… π’π“π‘π€π“π„π†πˆπ‚ ππ‹π€πππˆππ† π–πŽπ‘πŠπ’π‡πŽππ“π€π†π”πˆπ† π‚πˆπ“π˜...
19/08/2026

π’ππ„π€πŠπ„π‘ πŒπ’π˜ 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 π…πŽπ‘ π‹πŽππ†-π“π„π‘πŒ π•πˆπ’πˆπŽπ 𝐀𝐒 ππ€ππ†π’π€πŒπŽπ‘πŽ ππ€π‘π‹πˆπ€πŒπ„ππ“ ππ„π†πˆππ’ 𝐏𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝟐 πŽπ… π’π“π‘π€π“π„π†πˆπ‚ ππ‹π€πππˆππ† π–πŽπ‘πŠπ’π‡πŽπ

π“π€π†π”πˆπ† π‚πˆπ“π˜, 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐒π₯𝐚 β€” Speaker Mohammad S. Yacob, Ph.D., called on officials of the Bangsamoro Parliament Secretariat to institutionalize long-term, future-oriented governance as he opened the β€œParliament Strategic Planning and Framework (PSPF) Workshop – Phase 2” on August 18 at Seda Hotel, urging participants to translate the Parliament’s 10-year strategic framework into an actionable plan that will strengthen the institution and ensure continuity beyond the Bangsamoro Transition Authority.

Speaker Yacob delivered the keynote direction-setting address during the opening of the three-day workshop, which gathered directors, chiefs of offices, planning personnel, and development partners to formulate the Bangsamoro Parliament’s strategic plan and operationalize its long-term priorities.

Recalling the Parliament’s strategic planning session held in Davao City in June, the Speaker said Members of Parliament deliberately shifted their focus from short-term legislative accomplishments to a broader vision of what the Bangsamoro would need over the next decade.

β€œπΏπ‘Žπ‘ π‘‘ 𝐽𝑒𝑛𝑒, 𝑖𝑛 π·π‘Žπ‘£π‘Žπ‘œ, π‘‘β„Žπ‘–π‘  π‘ƒπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘™π‘–π‘Žπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ 𝑑𝑖𝑑 π‘ π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘‘β„Žπ‘–π‘›π‘” 𝑖𝑑 β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ π‘›π‘’π‘£π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘‘π‘œπ‘›π‘’ π‘π‘’π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘’. π‘Šπ‘’ π‘ π‘Žπ‘‘ π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘‘β„Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’π‘’ π‘‘π‘Žπ‘¦π‘ , π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑀𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑑 π‘›π‘œπ‘‘ π‘Žπ‘ π‘˜ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘’π‘ π‘’π‘Žπ‘™ π‘žπ‘’π‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘›-π‘€β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ π‘šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘π‘Žπ‘› 𝑀𝑒 π‘π‘Žπ‘ π‘  π‘π‘’π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘š 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠? π‘Šπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘ π‘˜π‘’π‘‘ π‘Ž β„Žπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘œπ‘›π‘’: π‘Šβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ 𝑀𝑖𝑙𝑙 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π΅π‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘ π‘Žπ‘šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘œ 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑑𝑒𝑛 π‘¦π‘’π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘  π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š π‘›π‘œπ‘€?” he said.

The Speaker noted that the exercise resulted in the adoption of five strategic themes that will guide the Parliament’s long-term direction: Governance, Autonomy and Unity; Peace, Security and Social Cohesion; Human Development and Inclusion; Sustainable and Equitable Economic Development; and Climate Resilience and Sustainability.

However, Yacob stressed that a strategic framework alone is insufficient unless it is translated into concrete programs, measurable targets, and accountable implementation.

β€œπ΄ π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘šπ‘’π‘€π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘˜ 𝑖𝑠 π‘Ž π‘‘π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘π‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘›. 𝐼𝑑 𝑖𝑠 π‘›π‘œπ‘‘ 𝑦𝑒𝑑 π‘Ž π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘,” he said. β€œπΌπ‘‘ π‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘›π‘œπ‘‘ 𝑏𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑑. 𝐼𝑑 π‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘›π‘œπ‘‘ 𝑏𝑒 π‘ π‘‘π‘Žπ‘“π‘“π‘’π‘‘. 𝐼𝑑 π‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘›π‘œπ‘‘ 𝑏𝑒 π‘šπ‘œπ‘›π‘–π‘‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘’π‘‘. π‘π‘œ π‘œπ‘›π‘’ π‘π‘Žπ‘› 𝑏𝑒 β„Žπ‘’π‘™π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘π‘π‘œπ‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘Žπ‘π‘™π‘’ π‘‘π‘œ 𝑖𝑑.”

Addressing directors, chiefs of offices, and certified Foresight and Futures Thinking practitioners, the Speaker urged participants to keep the future at the center of their planning and avoid limiting their decisions to present-day concerns.

He reminded the Secretariat that while Members of Parliament establish the institution’s direction, it is the bureaucracy that provides continuity as the Bangsamoro transitions to its first regular Parliament.

β€œπ‘‡β„Žπ‘’ π‘€π‘’π‘šπ‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘  π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘ƒπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘™π‘–π‘Žπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ 𝑠𝑒𝑑 π‘‘π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘π‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘›. π‘Œπ‘œπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘œπ‘›π‘’π‘  π‘€β„Žπ‘œ 𝑀𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑠𝑑𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’. π‘Œπ‘œπ‘’ 𝑀𝑖𝑙𝑙 β„Žπ‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘š π‘’π‘–π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘Ž π‘€π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘˜π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘ π‘¦π‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘š, π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘Ž π‘ π‘‘π‘Žπ‘π‘˜ π‘œπ‘“ π‘π‘Žπ‘π‘’π‘Ÿ.”

Speaker Yacob also laid down three guiding principles for the strategic planning process: plan beyond the current term and focus on the institution’s mandate rather than personalities; be realistic about organizational capacity; and ensure that every goal has measurable indicators, a responsible office, and a defined timeline.
β€œπ΄ π‘π‘™π‘Žπ‘› π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ 𝑖𝑠 π‘›π‘œπ‘‘ 𝑓𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑠 π‘œπ‘›π‘™π‘¦ π‘Žπ‘› π‘’π‘ π‘ π‘Žπ‘¦. 𝐴𝑛𝑑 π‘Ž π‘π‘™π‘Žπ‘› π‘€π‘–π‘‘β„Ž π‘›π‘œ π‘›π‘Žπ‘šπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘‘π‘‘π‘Žπ‘β„Žπ‘’π‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ 𝑖𝑑 𝑖𝑠 π‘›π‘œπ‘‘ π‘Ž π‘π‘™π‘Žπ‘›-𝑖𝑑 𝑖𝑠 π‘Ž π‘€π‘–π‘ β„Ž,” he emphasized.
Closing his address, the Speaker challenged participants to leave behind more than a planning document by building an institutional culture that anticipates future challenges and prepares the Parliament for long-term success.

β€œπΌ π‘€π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘“π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘ π‘‘ π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘”π‘’π‘™π‘Žπ‘Ÿ π΅π‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘ π‘Žπ‘šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘œ π‘ƒπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘™π‘–π‘Žπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ π‘œπ‘π‘’π‘› 𝑖𝑑𝑠 π‘“π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘ π‘‘ π‘ π‘’π‘ π‘ π‘–π‘œπ‘› π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘€π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘˜ π‘Žπ‘™π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Žπ‘‘π‘¦ 𝑏𝑒𝑔𝑒𝑛-π‘‘π‘œ π‘ π‘‘π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘œπ‘› π‘π‘Žπ‘”π‘’ 𝑓𝑖𝑓𝑑𝑦, π‘›π‘œπ‘‘ π‘œπ‘› π‘π‘Žπ‘”π‘’ π‘œπ‘›π‘’. 𝐴𝑛𝑑 π‘‘π‘œ π‘–π‘›β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘‘ π‘›π‘œπ‘‘ π‘œπ‘›π‘™π‘¦ π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘π‘™π‘Žπ‘›, 𝑏𝑒𝑑 π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘šπ‘’π‘‘β„Žπ‘œπ‘‘,” he said.

The Parliament Strategic Planning and Framework (PSPF) Workshop - Phase 2 aims to translate the Bangsamoro Parliament’s 10-year strategic framework into a comprehensive strategic plan with clear goals, measurable performance indicators, implementation timelines, and office-specific responsibilities. The activity is expected to strengthen institutional continuity and equip the Parliament with a strategic roadmap that will support effective governance beyond the Bangsamoro Transition Authority and into the first regular Bangsamoro Parliament.


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17/08/2026

π’ππ„π€πŠπ„π‘ πŒπ’π˜ π‡πŽππŽπ‘π’ π…πŽπ‘πŒπ„π‘ ππ€ππ†π’π€πŒπŽπ‘πŽ ππ€π‘π‹πˆπ€πŒπ„ππ“ πŒπ„πŒππ„π‘π’, 𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐒 π‚πŽππ“πˆππ”π„πƒ π’π”πππŽπ‘π“ π…πŽπ‘ ππ€π‘πŒπŒβ€™π’ πƒπ„πŒπŽπ‚π‘π€π“πˆπ‚ π‰πŽπ”π‘ππ„π˜

π“π€π†π”πˆπ† π‚πˆπ“π˜ - Speaker Mohammad S. Yacob, Ph.D., paid tribute to the pioneering Members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament during the β€œPasasalamat: A Day of Recognition for the Former Members of the Bangsamoro Parliament” on August 17, recognizing their invaluable role in laying the foundations of the Bangsamoro parliamentary system and urging them to continue guiding BARMM’s democratic journey.

In his welcome address, Speaker Yacob described the event as an expression of gratitude to the former lawmakers whose dedication and sacrifices helped advance the Bangsamoro cause.

β€œπ‘Šπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘”π‘Žπ‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘‘ β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘‘π‘œ β„Žπ‘œπ‘›π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘¦π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘–π‘›π‘‘π‘–π‘£π‘–π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘™ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘π‘œπ‘™π‘™π‘’π‘π‘‘π‘–π‘£π‘’ π‘ π‘Žπ‘π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘“π‘–π‘π‘’π‘ , π‘Žπ‘  𝑀𝑒𝑙𝑙 π‘Žπ‘  π‘¦π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘‘π‘“π‘Žπ‘ π‘‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘šπ‘–π‘›π‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ β„Žπ‘’π‘™π‘π‘’π‘‘ π‘π‘Žπ‘£π‘’ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘€π‘Žπ‘¦ π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘‘π‘£π‘Žπ‘›π‘π‘’π‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π΅π‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘ π‘Žπ‘šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘œ π‘π‘Žπ‘’π‘ π‘’,” Yacob said.

The Speaker also paid special tribute to the late Atty. Ali Pangalian Balindong, the first Speaker of the Bangsamoro Parliament, highlighting his vision and statesmanship in establishing the institution.

β€œπ»π‘–π‘  π‘™π‘’π‘”π‘Žπ‘π‘¦ 𝑀𝑖𝑙𝑙 π‘Žπ‘™π‘€π‘Žπ‘¦π‘  𝑏𝑒 π‘π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘–π‘›π‘ π‘‘π‘–π‘‘π‘’π‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘™π‘Žπ‘€π‘  π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ π‘π‘œπ‘›π‘‘π‘–π‘›π‘’π‘’ π‘‘π‘œ π‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘‘π‘’π‘π‘‘ π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘π‘’π‘œπ‘π‘™π‘’ π‘‘π‘œπ‘‘π‘Žπ‘¦,” he said.

Reflecting on the Parliament’s early years, Yacob acknowledged the immense challenges the former Members of Parliament faced in building the Bangsamoro Government from the ground up.

β€œπ‘Šπ‘’ β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ π‘›π‘œ π‘π‘™π‘’π‘’π‘π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘›π‘‘π‘  π‘‘π‘œ π‘“π‘œπ‘™π‘™π‘œπ‘€, 𝑦𝑒𝑑 𝑀𝑒 π‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘ π‘’π‘£π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘‘,” the Speaker said, noting that every law enacted and every parliamentary session helped transform the aspirations embodied in the Bangsamoro Organic Law into functioning institutions and meaningful public service.

He emphasized that the pioneering Parliament upheld the principles of Moral Governance while ensuring BARMM’s institutions remained aligned with national standards of transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.

Looking ahead, Speaker Yacob called on the former legislators to remain active partners in the continuing development of the Bangsamoro Parliament.

β€œπ‘‡β„Žπ‘’ π΅π‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘ π‘Žπ‘šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘œ 𝑠𝑑𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑠 π‘¦π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘”π‘’π‘–π‘‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘π‘’, 𝑒π‘₯π‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘’π‘›π‘π‘’, π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑑𝑒𝑒𝑝 π‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘ π‘‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘œπ‘“ π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘ β„Žπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’π‘‘ β„Žπ‘–π‘ π‘‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘¦,” he said.

The recognition program, organized by the Office of the Parliament Speaker, aimed to honor the legislative and governance contributions of the former Members of Parliament to the Bangsamoro Transition Authority and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). It also sought to strengthen unity and camaraderie between former and incumbent parliamentarians while preserving the institutional history and legacy of the Bangsamoro Parliament.

The program also marked the formal launch of the Association of the Former Members of the Parliament (AFMP), which will serve as a platform for continued engagement, mentorship, and support for the Bangsamoro parliamentary institution.

Through the recognition program, the Bangsamoro Parliament reaffirmed its commitment to preserving the legacy of its pioneering Members of Parliament and drawing on their experience as BARMM continues to strengthen its democratic institutions and pursue lasting peace and meaningful self-governance.


16/08/2026
π’ππ„π€πŠπ„π‘ πŒπ’π˜ 𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐒 πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ” π’π‡π€π‘πˆβ€™π€π‡ 𝐁𝐀𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐒 π“πŽ π”ππ‡πŽπ‹πƒ π‰π”π’π“πˆπ‚π„, 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍 ππ€ππ†π’π€πŒπŽπ‘πŽ πˆππ’π“πˆπ“π”π“πˆπŽππ’π‚πŽπ“π€ππ€π“πŽ π‚πˆπ“π˜ - Speaker...
03/08/2026

π’ππ„π€πŠπ„π‘ πŒπ’π˜ 𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐒 πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ” π’π‡π€π‘πˆβ€™π€π‡ 𝐁𝐀𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐒 π“πŽ π”ππ‡πŽπ‹πƒ π‰π”π’π“πˆπ‚π„, 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍 ππ€ππ†π’π€πŒπŽπ‘πŽ πˆππ’π“πˆπ“π”π“πˆπŽππ’

π‚πŽπ“π€ππ€π“πŽ π‚πˆπ“π˜ - Speaker Mohammad S. Yacob, Ph.D., called on the 2026 Shari’ah Bar Passers to uphold justice with integrity, compassion, and unwavering commitment to public service as as they begin their role in advancing justice, reinforcing the Bangsamoro’s legal institutions, and preserving the gains of the peace process during the Walimat Al-Shukr: A Testimonial Ceremony Honoring the 2026 Shari’ah Bar Passers held on August 2, 2026, at the EM Manor Kutawato Hall.

Speaker Yacob described the occasion as more than a celebration of academic success, emphasizing that it symbolizes perseverance, faith, and dedication to a noble calling that will help shape the future of the Bangsamoro.

β€œπ‘‡β„Žπ‘–π‘  π‘Šπ‘Žπ‘™π‘–π‘šπ‘Žπ‘‘ 𝐴𝑙-π‘†β„Žπ‘’π‘˜π‘Ÿ 𝑖𝑠 π‘šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘› π‘Ž π‘π‘’π‘™π‘’π‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› π‘œπ‘“ π‘Žπ‘π‘Žπ‘‘π‘’π‘šπ‘–π‘ 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠—𝑖𝑑 𝑖𝑠 π‘Ž π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘π‘œπ‘”π‘›π‘–π‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› π‘œπ‘“ π‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘ π‘’π‘£π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘›π‘π‘’, π‘“π‘Žπ‘–π‘‘β„Ž, π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘šπ‘–π‘‘π‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ π‘Ž π‘›π‘œπ‘π‘™π‘’ π‘π‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ 𝑀𝑖𝑙𝑙 π‘ β„Žπ‘Žπ‘π‘’ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘“π‘’π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π΅π‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘ π‘Žπ‘šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘œβ€ Speaker Yacob said.

He congratulated the newly admitted Shari’ah Counselors-at-Law, noting that their achievement reflects the discipline, sacrifice, and unwavering determination that led to their success. At the same time, he reminded them that earning the distinction marks the beginning of a lifelong responsibility to uphold justice and faithfully serve the Bangsamoro people.

Speaker Yacob underscored the continued strengthening of the Shari’ah justice system as one of the enduring achievements of their collective efforts, describing it as an institution founded on the Islamic principles of fairness, compassion, accountability, and respect for human dignity. He emphasized that its continued development proves how faith remains a vital guide in promoting justice within the Bangsamoro’s evolving system of governance.

The Speaker further stressed that the new Shari’ah Counselors-at-Law will play a significant role in shaping the next chapter of the Bangsamoro by reinforcing legal institutions, safeguarding the constitutional and legal foundations of the region’s autonomy, promoting the peaceful settlement of disputes, and fostering greater respect for justice and the Shari’ah legal system.

He likewise reminded the new legal practitioners that the legal profession is fundamentally an act of public service, where every case handled with fairness, every client served with compassion, and every decision guided by integrity contributes to building a stronger, more just, and more peaceful Bangsamoro.

β€œπ΄π‘  π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ 𝑏𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑛 π‘‘β„Žπ‘–π‘  𝑛𝑒𝑀 π‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿ, π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘šπ‘Žπ‘–π‘› β„Žπ‘’π‘šπ‘π‘™π‘’ 𝑖𝑛 π‘¦π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘Žπ‘β„Žπ‘–π‘’π‘£π‘’π‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘ , π‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘‘π‘“π‘Žπ‘ π‘‘ 𝑖𝑛 π‘¦π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘›π‘π‘–π‘π‘™π‘’π‘ , π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘’π‘›π‘€π‘Žπ‘£π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘›π‘” 𝑖𝑛 π‘¦π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘šπ‘–π‘‘π‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ 𝑗𝑒𝑠𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑒,” Speaker Yacob stressed.

The Speaker also expressed hope that the new Shari’ah Counselors-at-Law would continue to use their knowledge and expertise in service of the Ummah, help strengthen the institutions of the Bangsamoro, and preserve the hard-earned gains of the peace process for future generations.

Organized by the Shari’ah Public Assistance Office (SPAO), the testimonial ceremony honored the remarkable achievement of the 2026 Shari’ah Bar Passers and celebrated their perseverance, faith, and commitment to the legal profession as future stewards of justice and the continued development of the Bangsamoro’s Shari’ah justice system.


π’ππ„π€πŠπ„π‘ πŒπ’π˜ 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐎𝐍 ππ€ππ†π’π€πŒπŽπ‘πŽ π˜πŽπ”π“π‡ π“πŽ 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄, 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐄 π‘π„π†πˆπŽπβ€™π’ 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 πƒπ”π‘πˆππ† ππ€ππ†π’π€πŒπŽπ‘πŽ π˜πŽπ”π“π‡ ππ€π‘π‹πˆπ€πŒπ„ππ“ πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ”π‚...
03/08/2026

π’ππ„π€πŠπ„π‘ πŒπ’π˜ 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐎𝐍 ππ€ππ†π’π€πŒπŽπ‘πŽ π˜πŽπ”π“π‡ π“πŽ 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄, 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐄 π‘π„π†πˆπŽπβ€™π’ 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 πƒπ”π‘πˆππ† ππ€ππ†π’π€πŒπŽπ‘πŽ π˜πŽπ”π“π‡ ππ€π‘π‹πˆπ€πŒπ„ππ“ πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ”

π‚πŽπ“π€ππ€π“πŽ π‚πˆπ“π˜ β€” Speaker Mohammad S. Yacob, Ph.D., called on Bangsamoro youth to safeguard the hard-earned gains of the peace process and embrace their role as the next generation of leaders, emphasizing that the responsibility of sustaining peace and shaping a more peaceful, progressive, and united Bangsamoro now rests with young people committed to integrity, public service, and unity, as he delivered his message of commitment and encouragement during the 4th Bangsamoro Youth Parliament (BYP) 2026 Closing Program on August 1 at the KCC Convention and Events Center.

Reflecting on the region’s journey toward self-governance, the Speaker acknowledged the sacrifices of generations of Bangsamoro leaders, peace advocates, and communities whose perseverance paved the way for the establishment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). While recognizing the gains of the peace process, he reminded the delegates that preserving these achievements requires continued commitment from the next generation.

β€œπ‘ƒπ‘’π‘Žπ‘π‘’ 𝑖𝑠 π‘›π‘œπ‘‘ π‘Ž π‘‘π‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘–π‘›π‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘›. π‘ƒπ‘’π‘Žπ‘π‘’ 𝑖𝑠 π‘Ž π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘π‘œπ‘›π‘ π‘–π‘π‘–π‘™π‘–π‘‘π‘¦. 𝐴𝑛𝑑 π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘π‘œπ‘›π‘ π‘–π‘π‘–π‘™π‘–π‘‘π‘¦ π‘›π‘œπ‘€ π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘  π‘’π‘π‘œπ‘› π‘Ž 𝑛𝑒𝑀 π‘”π‘’π‘›π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘›,” Speaker Yacob said.

As the Bangsamoro approaches its historic first parliamentary elections, Yacob underscored the significance of youth participation in ensuring the success of the region’s democratic transition. He described the upcoming polls as more than an electoral exercise, saying they represent the fulfillment of years of negotiations, sacrifices, and collective determination.

β€œπ‘‡β„Žπ‘’ 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠 π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘β„Žπ‘–π‘  π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘›π‘ π‘–π‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› 𝑀𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑑𝑒𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑑 π‘›π‘œπ‘‘ π‘œπ‘›π‘™π‘¦ π‘œπ‘› π‘–π‘›π‘ π‘‘π‘–π‘‘π‘’π‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘›π‘  π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘™π‘’π‘Žπ‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘  𝑏𝑒𝑑 π‘Žπ‘™π‘ π‘œ π‘œπ‘› π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘π‘‘π‘–π‘£π‘’ π‘π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘–π‘π‘–π‘π‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› π‘œπ‘“ π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ 𝑐𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑧𝑒𝑛𝑠-π‘’π‘ π‘π‘’π‘π‘–π‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘¦ π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘¦π‘œπ‘’π‘‘β„Ž. π‘‡β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ 𝑖𝑠 π‘€β„Žπ‘¦ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ 4π‘‘β„Ž π΅π‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘ π‘Žπ‘šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘œ π‘Œπ‘œπ‘’π‘‘β„Ž π‘ƒπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘™π‘–π‘Žπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘Ÿπ‘–π‘’π‘  π‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘“π‘œπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘ π‘–π‘”π‘›π‘–π‘“π‘–π‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘π‘’,” Yacob noted.

The Speaker commended the delegates for actively engaging in debates, deliberations, consensus-building, and policymaking throughout the Youth Parliament, saying the experience demonstrated their readiness to contribute meaningfully to the Bangsamoro’s future. He further encouraged the delegates to become advocates of responsible civic participation in their respective communities by promoting informed engagement and protecting the gains achieved through the Bangsamoro peace process.

β€œπΌ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘π‘Žπ‘™π‘™ π‘’π‘π‘œπ‘› π‘’π‘£π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘¦ π‘‘π‘’π‘™π‘’π‘”π‘Žπ‘‘π‘’ π‘”π‘Žπ‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘‘ β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘‘π‘œπ‘‘π‘Žπ‘¦ π‘‘π‘œ π‘π‘’π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘šπ‘π‘Žπ‘ π‘ π‘Žπ‘‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘  π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘π‘’π‘šπ‘œπ‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘ π‘π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘–π‘π‘–π‘π‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› 𝑖𝑛 π‘¦π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘π‘’π‘π‘‘π‘–π‘£π‘’ π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘–π‘‘π‘–π‘’π‘ . πΈπ‘›π‘π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘”π‘’ π‘¦π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘“π‘’π‘™π‘™π‘œπ‘€ π‘¦π‘œπ‘’π‘‘β„Ž π‘‘π‘œ 𝑏𝑒 π‘–π‘›π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘šπ‘’π‘‘, π‘‘π‘œ π‘’π‘›π‘”π‘Žπ‘”π‘’, π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ π‘π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘–π‘π‘–π‘π‘Žπ‘‘π‘’ π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘π‘œπ‘›π‘ π‘–π‘π‘™π‘¦. 𝐴𝑛𝑑 π‘Žπ‘π‘œπ‘£π‘’ π‘Žπ‘™π‘™, π‘’π‘›π‘π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘”π‘’ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘š π‘‘π‘œ π‘ π‘Žπ‘“π‘’π‘”π‘’π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘”π‘Žπ‘–π‘›π‘  π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘π‘’ π‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘π‘’π‘ π‘  π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ π‘”π‘’π‘›π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘›π‘  π‘π‘’π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘’ 𝑒𝑠 π‘€π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘˜π‘’π‘‘ π‘ π‘œ β„Žπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ π‘Žπ‘β„Žπ‘–π‘’π‘£π‘’,” Yacob emphasized.

Yacob also reminded the young delegates that the future of the Bangsamoro will be shaped not only by institutions but by individuals who choose integrity, service, and unity in serving their communities. He expressed confidence that among the delegates are future Members of Parliament, ministers, mayors, governors, educators, innovators, peacebuilders, and nation-builders who will continue advancing the vision of a peaceful, progressive, and empowered Bangsamoro.

Concluding his message, the Speaker thanked the Bangsamoro Youth Commission for providing meaningful platforms that empower young people to become active partners in governance and development. He likewise congratulated the delegates for successfully completing the 4th Bangsamoro Youth Parliament and urged them to carry forward the values of servant leadership, civic responsibility, and peacebuilding.

β€œπ‘‡β„Žπ‘’ π΅π‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘ π‘Žπ‘šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘œ 𝑀𝑒 π‘–π‘›β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘‘ π‘‘π‘œπ‘‘π‘Žπ‘¦ π‘€π‘Žπ‘  𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑙𝑑 π‘‘β„Žπ‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘’π‘”β„Ž π‘ π‘Žπ‘π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘“π‘–π‘π‘’. π‘‡β„Žπ‘’ π΅π‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘ π‘Žπ‘šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘œ π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘€ 𝑀𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑙𝑑 π‘‘β„Žπ‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘’π‘”β„Ž π‘¦π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘™π‘’π‘Žπ‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘ β„Žπ‘–π‘,” He concluded.

The 4th Bangsamoro Youth Parliament (BYP) 2026, organized by the Bangsamoro Youth Commission (BYC), gathered youth delegates from across the Bangsamoro region under the theme, β€œπ΅π‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘ π‘Žπ‘šπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘œ π‘Œπ‘œπ‘’π‘‘β„Ž π‘Žπ‘‘ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ πΉπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘’π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘›π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ π‘€π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘™ πΊπ‘œπ‘£π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘›π‘Žπ‘›π‘π‘’: 𝐡𝑒𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘ƒπ‘’π‘Žπ‘π‘’, πΌπ‘›π‘π‘™π‘’π‘ π‘–π‘œπ‘›, π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘€π‘’π‘Žπ‘›π‘–π‘›π‘”π‘“π‘’π‘™ π‘ƒπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘–π‘π‘–π‘π‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘›.”

The youth assembly served as the highest consultative and legislative platform for Bangsamoro youth, providing delegates with firsthand experience in parliamentary deliberations, policy formulation, and consensus-building while strengthening their leadership capacities and encouraging active participation in governance and peacebuilding.


π’ππ„π€πŠπ„π‘ πŒπ’π˜ π‘π„π‚π„πˆπ•π„π’ π‘πŒπƒπ”-𝐁𝐀𝐑 πƒπ„π‹π„π†π€π“πˆπŽπ, πƒπˆπ’π‚π”π’π’π„π’ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄 πˆππˆπ“πˆπ€π“πˆπ•π„π’π‚πŽπ“π€ππ€π“πŽ π‚πˆπ“π˜ β€” Speaker Mohammad S. Yacob, Ph....
31/07/2026

π’ππ„π€πŠπ„π‘ πŒπ’π˜ π‘π„π‚π„πˆπ•π„π’ π‘πŒπƒπ”-𝐁𝐀𝐑 πƒπ„π‹π„π†π€π“πˆπŽπ, πƒπˆπ’π‚π”π’π’π„π’ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄 πˆππˆπ“πˆπ€π“πˆπ•π„π’

π‚πŽπ“π€ππ€π“πŽ π‚πˆπ“π˜ β€” Speaker Mohammad S. Yacob, Ph.D., welcomed officials of the Regional Medical and Dental Unit–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (RMDU-BAR) during a courtesy meeting on July 30 at the Parliament Building, Bangsamoro Government Center.

The delegation was led by Police Colonel Michelle A. Arban, the newly designated Chief of RMDU-BAR, who paid a courtesy call on the Speaker following her assumption to office. The meeting served as an opportunity to discuss updates on the unit’s healthcare services and its continuing efforts to respond to the medical needs of communities in the Bangsamoro.

During the discussion, RMDU-BAR officials presented an overview of the operations of the Camp S.K. Pendatun Hospital, highlighting its role in providing healthcare services to both uniformed personnel and the general public. They also shared updates on the hospital’s current situation and initiatives aimed at enhancing its facilities and services.

Speaker Yacob welcomed the discussion and exchanged insights with the delegation on matters relating to healthcare service delivery, including institutional mechanisms that may be explored to support initiatives benefiting the public.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss the importance of accessible healthcare and the role of government institutions in advancing the welfare of the Bangsamoro people.
The courtesy meeting underscored the importance of continued dialogue between the Bangsamoro Parliament and institutions that contribute to the delivery of essential public services across the region.


π’ππ„π€πŠπ„π‘ πŒπ’π˜ 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 π…πŽπ‘ 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒-πƒπ‘πˆπ•π„π π†πŽπ•π„π‘ππ€ππ‚π„ πƒπ”π‘πˆππ† 𝐁𝐓𝐀 ππ„π‘π…πŽπ‘πŒπ€ππ‚π„ πŒπ€ππ€π†π„πŒπ„ππ“ π’π˜π’π“π„πŒ π“π‘π€πˆππˆππ†πƒπ€π•π€πŽ π‚πˆπ“π˜ β€” Speaker Mo...
31/07/2026

π’ππ„π€πŠπ„π‘ πŒπ’π˜ 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 π…πŽπ‘ 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒-πƒπ‘πˆπ•π„π π†πŽπ•π„π‘ππ€ππ‚π„ πƒπ”π‘πˆππ† 𝐁𝐓𝐀 ππ„π‘π…πŽπ‘πŒπ€ππ‚π„ πŒπ€ππ€π†π„πŒπ„ππ“ π’π˜π’π“π„πŒ π“π‘π€πˆππˆππ†

πƒπ€π•π€πŽ π‚πˆπ“π˜ β€” Speaker Mohammad S. Yacob, Ph.D. underscored the importance of strengthening accountability, institutional excellence, and results-driven governance as he expressed his full support for the Performance Management System Training (PMST) for officials and employees of the Bangsamoro Parliament on July 25, 2026.

The four-day training, spearheaded by the Human Resource Management Division, aims to strengthen the implementation of the Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS), reinforce institutional accountability, and align the performance of offices and personnel with the Parliament’s strategic priorities and mandates.

Delivering his keynote welcome, Speaker Yacob emphasized that the SPMS is more than a framework for evaluating employee performance, describing it as a leadership tool that enables the Parliament to achieve meaningful outcomes while fostering a culture of professionalism, responsibility, and excellence throughout the institution.

β€œThe Strategic Performance Management System is not merely a mechanism for measuring work. It is a leadership tool for driving results, strengthening accountability, and cultivating a culture of excellence throughout the Bangsamoro Parliament,” Speaker Yacob said.

The Speaker stressed that the true measure of the Parliament’s performance lies not in the number of meetings conducted or reports produced, but in the quality of services delivered, the policies effectively implemented, and the positive impact created for the Bangsamoro people. He likewise urged every office and employee to move beyond compliance by focusing on measurable outcomes, timely accomplishment of targets, and continuous improvement in performance.

Recognizing the remaining months of 2026 as critical to fulfilling the institution’s commitments, Speaker Yacob called on all Parliament personnel to approach performance management with discipline, ownership, and a shared commitment to delivering results. He encouraged participants to maximize the training by strengthening their capacities in planning, monitoring, coaching, evaluation, and performance reporting, emphasizing that institutional excellence can only be achieved when every employee understands the value of their contribution to the success of the Bangsamoro Parliament.

The PMST gathered heads of offices, SPMS members, secretariat personnel, and focal persons to strengthen their understanding of the Strategic Performance Management System and further institutionalize a performance-oriented culture across the Bangsamoro Parliament. The training featured sessions on the SPMS policy framework, performance cycle, organizational deliverables, and the alignment of office commitments with the Parliament’s strategic priorities.


π’ππ„π€πŠπ„π‘ πŒπ’π˜ 𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐒 ππ€π‘π‹πˆπ€πŒπ„ππ“ ππ„π‘π’πŽπππ„π‹ π“πŽ π”ππ‡πŽπ‹πƒ πˆπ’π‹π€πŒπˆπ‚ 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 ππ”ππ‹πˆπ‚ π’π„π‘π•πˆπ‚π„πƒπ€π•π€πŽ π‚πˆπ“π˜ β€” Speaker Mohammad S. Yacob,...
24/07/2026

π’ππ„π€πŠπ„π‘ πŒπ’π˜ 𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐒 ππ€π‘π‹πˆπ€πŒπ„ππ“ ππ„π‘π’πŽπππ„π‹ π“πŽ π”ππ‡πŽπ‹πƒ πˆπ’π‹π€πŒπˆπ‚ 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 ππ”ππ‹πˆπ‚ π’π„π‘π•πˆπ‚π„

πƒπ€π•π€πŽ π‚πˆπ“π˜ β€” Speaker Mohammad S. Yacob, Ph.D. underscored the vital role of Islamic values and cultural identity in public service as he delivered the opening and welcome remarks during the Training for Islamic Protocol Practices for Bangsamoro Parliament Secretariat, held on July 21–24, 2026, at Seda Abreeza Hotel.

The four-day training, organized by the Office of the Parliament Speaker, gathers directors, division chiefs, and key personnel of the Bangsamoro Parliament Secretariat to strengthen their understanding of Islamic protocol and etiquette and promote their consistent application in leadership, official functions, and public service.

In his message, Speaker Yacob emphasized that Islamic protocols are more than ceremonial practices, describing them as reflections of the Bangsamoro people’s identity, heritage, and faith.
β€œOur Islamic faith, rooted deeply in our history and culture, guides us in our daily lives and communal interactions. It is a source of unity, resilience, and pride,” Yacob said.

The Speaker also stressed that the observance of Islamic traditions helps strengthen mutual respect and understanding among diverse communities while reinforcing the Bangsamoro’s commitment to peace, ethical governance, and cultural preservation. He encouraged participants to uphold Islamic values in their conduct, decision-making, and interactions both within and outside the Parliament.

β€œAs we continue this training, let us remember that our Islamic practices are more than rituals; they are a reflection of our cultural identity and a testament to our resilience as Bangsamoro Muslims.” He emphasized.

The training forms part of the Bangsamoro Parliament’s continuing efforts to strengthen the capacity of its Secretariat by integrating Islamic ethical principles into parliamentary practice and public service. Anchored on the values of justice, integrity, compassion, and accountability, the initiative reinforces the Parliament’s commitment to advancing moral governance in the Bangsamoro through principled leadership and ethical public service.


π’ππ„π€πŠπ„π‘ πŒπ’π˜-𝐋𝐄𝐃 ππˆπ‹π‹ π„π’π“π€ππ‹πˆπ’π‡πˆππ† ππ€ππ†π’π€πŒπŽπ‘πŽ 𝐃𝐀’𝐖𝐀𝐇 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 π…πˆππ€π‹ π‘π„π€πƒπˆππ†π‚πŽπ“π€ππ€π“πŽ π‚πˆπ“π˜ β€” The Bangsamoro Parliament...
23/07/2026

π’ππ„π€πŠπ„π‘ πŒπ’π˜-𝐋𝐄𝐃 ππˆπ‹π‹ π„π’π“π€ππ‹πˆπ’π‡πˆππ† ππ€ππ†π’π€πŒπŽπ‘πŽ 𝐃𝐀’𝐖𝐀𝐇 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 π…πˆππ€π‹ π‘π„π€πƒπˆππ†

π‚πŽπ“π€ππ€π“πŽ π‚πˆπ“π˜ β€” The Bangsamoro Parliament approved on third and final reading BTA Parliament Bill No. 463, or the proposed Bangsamoro Da’wah Center Act of 2026, during its session on July 15, 2026. The landmark measure, principally authored by Speaker Mohammad S. Yacob, Ph.D., together with Member of Parliament Dr. Muhammad Nadzir S. Ebil, garnered unanimous support with 45 affirmative votes, zero negative votes, and zero abstentions.

The proposed legislation seeks to establish the Bangsamoro Da’wah Center as the region’s primary institution for advancing Islamic da’wah, developing the capacity of da’wah workers, fostering interfaith understanding, and ensuring the transparent administration of waqf (Islamic endowments) for the welfare of Bangsamoro communities.

The bill received unanimous support from members of the Bangsamoro Parliament, underscoring the legislature’s collective commitment to strengthening Islamic institutions, promoting religious education, encouraging community development, and advancing inclusive governance anchored on Islamic values and the aspirations of the Bangsamoro people.

Following its approval on third and final reading, the measure advances to the next stage of the legislative process toward its enactment into law. Once enacted, the Bangsamoro Da’wah Center is expected to play a vital role in institutionalizing Islamic da’wah initiatives, strengthening social cohesion, and supporting sustainable peace and development across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).


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