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The BTA is an interim government in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao during the transition period.

21/08/2026

BTA-Parliament, naglatag ng 10-year strategic plan

21/08/2026

AFMP, pormal nang inorganisa ng dating Bangsamoro MPs

21/08/2026

Senior citizens, marriage counseling bills kailangan pa ng masusing pagsusuri

21/08/2026

Rabi' al-Awwal 8, 1448 AH | August 21, 2026

Watch Live: Ulat Bangsamoro | Episode 216

News 1: Senior Citizens, Marriage Counseling Bills kailangan na ng masusing pagsusuri

NEWS 2: BTA-Parliament, naglatag ng 10-year Strategic Plan

NEWS 3: AFMP, Pormal nang inorganisa ng dating Bangsamoro MPS

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TAGUIG CITY | The Bangsamoro’s interim government is setting a 10-year direction for the region’s first regular legislat...
20/08/2026

TAGUIG CITY | The Bangsamoro’s interim government is setting a 10-year direction for the region’s first regular legislature, with a strategic plan that will be turned over to the lawmakers who will be elected in the Sept. 14 parliamentary elections.

The 2026-2036 Strategic Plan is intended to provide continuity as the Bangsamoro moves from the interim Parliament of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority to its first regular, elected legislature.

The strategic plan lays out the Parliament’s key priorities, expected outcomes and institutional targets, providing a common framework to guide legislation, policymaking, parliamentary operations, and improved institutional processes through research, capacity-building and training over the next decade.

Five strategic themes were identified: governance, autonomy and unity; peace, security and social cohesion; human development and inclusion; sustainable and equitable economic development; and climate resilience and sustainability.

Secretary-General Prof. Raby Angkal said the completed strategy would help ensure that Parliament offices are prepared for the transition and that institutional work continues despite the change in lawmakers.

The next phase of the planning process will focus on onboarding the incoming lawmakers, giving them a working reference as they begin their terms.

The strategic plan was developed by the Office of the Parliament Speaker in partnership with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) through a series of strategic planning sessions involving lawmakers and Parliament offices. (LTAIS-Public Information, Publication, and Media Relations Division)

DAVAO CITY | The proposed free marriage counseling program in the Bangsamoro may still need further refinements as lawma...
20/08/2026

DAVAO CITY | The proposed free marriage counseling program in the Bangsamoro may still need further refinements as lawmakers weigh its implementation against the region’s diverse legal, religious and customary marriage practices.

The Committee on Social Services and Development agreed to further examine BTA Bill No. 256, or the Bangsamoro Free Marriage Counseling Program Act of 2023, after completing its public hearings and consultations with concerned government agencies, experts and stakeholders.

The bill seeks to institutionalize free counseling services for couples, including those preparing for marriage, married couples seeking to strengthen their relationships, and couples facing marital conflicts.

Lawmakers recognized the Bangsamoro’s distinct cultural and religious traditions, particularly the marriage practices of Muslim communities that may, in appropriate cases, be governed by the Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines, as well as customary marriage practices observed by non-Moro Indigenous Peoples’ communities.

The committee said the measure must be consistent with existing laws and responsive to the Bangsamoro’s distinct religious and cultural setting.

Committee Chair Nurredha Misuari said the panel will check its calendar for a possible continuation of the deliberations, but will first study the concerns and recommendations already raised.

With the Sept. 14 parliamentary elections only weeks away, the committee has completed its hearings and consultations, providing the incoming regular Parliament with a body of recommendations and stakeholder inputs that may serve as a reference should it pursue further action on the measure. (LTAIS-Public Information, Publication, and Media Relations Division)

20/08/2026

WATCH LIVE | Committee on Social Services and Development meeting

Chairperson: Member of the Parliament Nurredha I. Misuari

Agenda:

1. Deliberation and approval of BTA Bill No. 121, An Act Creating the Bangsamoro Commission of Senior Citizens under the Office of the Chief Minister, Providing Powers and Mandates, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

2. Deliberation and approval of BTA Bill No. 256, An Act Instituting the Free Marriage Counseling Program in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, Providing Mechanisms for its Implementation, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

3. Other matters

WATCH LIVE | Committee on Social Services and Development meetingChairperson: Member of the Parliament Nurredha I. Misua...
19/08/2026

WATCH LIVE | Committee on Social Services and Development meeting
Chairperson: Member of the Parliament Nurredha I. Misuari
Agenda:

1. Deliberation and approval of BTA Bill No. 121, An Act Creating the Bangsamoro Commission of Senior Citizens under the Office of the Chief Minister, Providing Powers and Mandates, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

2. Deliberation and approval of BTA Bill No. 256, An Act Instituting the Free Marriage Counseling Program in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, Providing Mechanisms for its Implementation, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

3. Other matters

DAVAO CITY | The Committee on Social Services and Development is looking at ways to strengthen a proposed measure that w...
19/08/2026

DAVAO CITY | The Committee on Social Services and Development is looking at ways to strengthen a proposed measure that would provide free marriage counseling across the Bangsamoro, consulting government agencies on how it can work within the region’s existing system.

The committee invited the Policy Research and Legal Services for its legal opinion and recommendations, along with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD), Bangsamoro Darul Ifta, and a representative from the academe to discuss Parliament Bill No. 256, or the Bangsamoro Free Marriage Counseling Program Act of 2023.

The bill seeks to establish free and accessible counseling covering pre-marriage counseling, marriage enrichment and marital crisis counseling, supported by a framework that considers the customs, traditions and religious values of Bangsamoro communities.

The Bangsamoro Darul Ifta emphasized that the program should conform to Shariah and Bangsamoro family values, particularly in providing Islamic guidance on marriage and family concerns.

Under the bill, the Darul Ifta would also help ensure that the policies, guidelines and framework for the program conform to Shariah.

MSSD pushed for a stronger preventive approach, proposing that pre-marriage counseling be required before a marriage is solemnized or registered.

The ministry said such counseling could help couples make informed decisions about marriage, prepare for family life and address concerns that may contribute to child, early and forced marriages and other harmful practices.

MOH, meanwhile, recommended a Marriage Counseling Framework that would use counseling for primary health prevention and early intervention, with referral links to rural health units, municipal health officers, and provincial and district hospitals.

The committee raised whether pre-marriage counseling should be mandatory and how the program could be implemented through LGUs without duplicating existing services.

Lawmakers will hold a committee deliberation on Thursday to determine how its proposed framework and implementation mechanisms can be improved before the measure moves forward. (LTAIS-Public Information, Publication, and Media Relations Division)

19/08/2026

WATCH LIVE | Committee on Social Services and Development meeting

Chairperson: Member of the Parliament Nurredha I. Misuari

Agenda:

1. Deliberation and approval of BTA Bill No. 121, An Act Creating the Bangsamoro Commission of Senior Citizens under the Office of the Chief Minister, Providing Powers and Mandates, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

2. Deliberation and approval of BTA Bill No. 256, An Act Instituting the Free Marriage Counseling Program in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, Providing Mechanisms for its Implementation, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

3. Other matters

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