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BTA - Gender and Development, Cotabato City (2026)

20/05/2026

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩!

The 2-day Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting for Members of the Parliament for FY 2027 officially concluded today, the 20th of May 2026, in Marawi City. Day 2 was fully focused and intended for the workshop and to be presented in the plenary. Every GAD focal person worked side by side to formulate and refine the FY 2027 GAD Plan and Budget.

The activity was formally closed by Dir. Jaime M. Ayub, Ex Officio Member of the GFPS who commended the participants for their active engagement and commitment to making the BTA’s plans more gender-responsive.

Grateful to everyone who took part in this initiative, shared insights, and pushed for stronger coordination across offices. The draft GPB produced today is a big step towards ensuring that the parliamentary programs truly respond to the needs of the Bangsamoro people.

19/05/2026

Today, 19 May 2026, the Bangsamoro Transition Authority, through the Gender and Development Focal Point System, officially kicked off the 2-day Gender-Responsive Planning and Budgeting training for the Bangsamoro Transition Authority held at CHAMP, CTML
Pavilion, MSU Main, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur.

Today’s session was graced by Dir. Jonaina M. Macabando, Chairperson of the BTA-GFPS, who set the tone for the day. The rationale was delivered by Ms. Norhata D. Sarip, Chief of the Human Resource Management Division and concurrent member of the GFPS Executive Committee, highlighting why strengthening GAD capacity is crucial for the BTA’s transition and beyond.

We were joined by two incredible resource speakers. Ms. Janette Rojas, an expert on Gender, guided the refresher on gender concepts and analysis
Ms. Samsiya Abdula of the Bangsamoro Women Commission, who walked us through the international and national frameworks shaping GAD in the Bangsamoro

The day wrapped up with the presentation of the draft GPB for FY 2027, a big step toward making the BTA gender plans more gender-responsive and compliant.

Grateful for the active participation of the MP GAD focal person. The activity will resume tomorrow for Day 2 to finalize the plan and push for stronger coordination across offices.

14/05/2026

Yesterday, the BTA Gender and Development Focal Point System held its 2nd Regular Monthly Meeting at Kulintang Hall, Hashim Salamat Building, with a total of 22 GFPS Members present in a room full of purpose and momentum.

Presided by our GFPS Chairperson, Dir. Jonaina Macabando, the GFPS gathered as one team to reflect on where we’ve been and align on where we’re going.

The meeting started by revisiting the recently concluded GAD Annual Assembly led by the Head of the Support Staff, Ms. Janette Rojas. There was a lot to be proud of, but more importantly, the team talked openly about what we can do better next time. Because in every assembly, it is not just an event, but a chance to make sure women’s voices and concerns are truly heard in the halls of the BTA Parliament, and then share updates on GST Batch 3. Seeing more MP offices engage in gender sensitivity training reminds us that change is happening, one session at a time.

The conversation also shifted to the upcoming Q2 2026 activities, especially the GPB Workshop in Marawi City on May 19-20 were all preparations are now in full swing.

One of the most important parts of the discussion was the BTA GBV Mechanism. A step toward building a safer, more responsive institution where every Bangsamoro feels protected and supported.

This is what GAD looks like in practice, not just on paper, but in rooms where plans are made, gaps are identified, and commitments are renewed.

In shaa Allah, the BTA GFPS is moving forward together for a Parliament that truly works for every Bangsamoro people.

06/05/2026

𝗕𝗧𝗔 𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗣 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗦𝗧 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵

On May 5 and 6, 2026, marked another meaningful step in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority’s commitment to Gender and Development as we successfully concluded the 2-day Gender Sensitivity Training for BTA Employees for the third batch with a total number of 66 participants from different MP offices, 16 male and 50 female, 50 having the Gender Parity Index of 3.12.

The session was made insightful and engaging by our two resource speakers. Ms. Janette M. Rojas, the Senior GAD Specialist of the BTA GFPS, led the discussion on the GAD core concept, walking participants through the difference between s*x and gender and common workplace gender biases. Through interactive activities, BTA staff identified gender issues in their own offices and reflected on how gender-fair practices can improve public service delivery.

Complementing this was the powerful lecture of Ustadza Anisa Taha Arab from the Bangsamoro Women Commission. Ustadza Anisa grounded the discussion on gender justice in Islamic Teachings, emphasizing that the principle of justice aligned with GAD. She addressed common misconceptions and shared how Islam upholds the dignity, rights, and leadership of women.

Participants left the training with a clearer understanding that gender sensitivity is both a legal responsibility and a moral imperative. More than just compliance, it is about creating safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces where all BTA employees, regardless of s*x and gender, can serve the Bangsamoro people with dignity and respect.

We are extending our gratitude to all BTA employees who actively participated and shared their insights.

The BTA GFPS are committed to reaching more of our workforce, In Shaa Allah.

06/05/2026

𝟭𝟵 𝗗𝗵𝘂 𝗔𝗹-𝗤𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗵 𝟭𝟰𝟰𝟳 𝗔𝗛 | 𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗬 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗧𝗔 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

This morning, Dir. Jonaina Macabando, JD, Chairperson of the BTA Gender and Development Focal Point System, together with Ms. Johanah M. H. Omar, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Speaker Mohammad S. Yacob at the Office of the Parliament Speaker.

The visit aimed to provide updates and present concerns relative to the implementation of Gender and Development (GAD) across the Bangsamoro Parliament and to seek the Speaker’s guidance on conducting future GAD activities.

Speaker Yacob affirmed his support for strengthening institutional mechanisms for GAD, emphasizing that compliance with the mandated 5% GAD Budget and building permanent GAD structures are key to a gender-responsive Bangsamoro Parliament.

The GFPS extends gratitude to the Office of the Parliament Speaker for the continued commitment to mainstreaming GAD in the BTA.

29/04/2026

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞: 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞

64 faces filled the hall of the Alnor Convention Center 1 this 28 of April 2026. 9 men and 55 women with a gender parity index (GPI) of 6.11, all of the MP Designated GAD focal point persons and its alternate who left their offices and their daily deadlines to answer the one call, the BTA 2026 Annual GAD Assembly.

It all started with a warm welcome from Ms. Sandra Salidatan, a member of the BTA GFPS Technical Working Group, as she set the tone this morning, followed by the rationale and overview by Ms. Jehan Y. Mitmug-Umpa, EnP, head of the GFPS Technical Working Group, where she laid it out plainly.

The highlight of the event was the State of the GAD Address delivered by Atty. Bai Sittie Amira Nouf N. Lauban, Chief of Staff, on behalf of Parliament Speaker Mohammad S. Yacob, PhD. The SOGA clearly highlighted the implementation of GAD within the parliament for the current year 2026, quarter 1.

Following the SOGA, an open forum was conducted and facilitated by Ms. Bai Febraida Karon-Sulaiman, GAD Specialist III from the Bangamoro Women Commission. The discussion centered on pressing gender issues in MP offices. The open forum reinforced the assembly theme that women and men are partners for change and must be equipped with the tools and mechanisms to fulfill their GAD mandates under RA 9710 and PCW Memorandum 2024-01, including women-related laws such as RA 9262 and 11596, and the customary laws.

The assembly concluded with a pledge of commitment from BTA GAD Focals expressing their support to GAD implementation, moving from identification of activities to a measurable and gender responsive outcomes.

22/04/2026

𝐁𝐓𝐀 𝐆𝐅𝐏𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐖𝐂-𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐒 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥-𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

To strengthen institutional capacity for gender mainstreaming, members of the BTA Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS) Secretariat and Support Staff attended the Roll-Out of the Gender and Development Mainstreaming Evaluation System (GEMS) organized by the Bangsamoro Women Commission (BWC) in Davao City on 21-22 April 2026.

The GEMS is a tool for assessing how well agencies integrate a gender lens in their major programs. Through this training, the BTA GFPS personnel gained hands-on skills in using the system to assess and finalize the online submission of the GAD Plan and Budget and Accomplishment Report.

The participation of the BTA GFPS affirms the Parliament’s commitment to gender-responsive legislation.

17/04/2026

𝐁𝐓𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦

Pursuant to Office of the Parliament Speaker (OPS) Memorandum No. 0426-095 dated March 31, 2026, issued by Speaker Mohammad S. Yacob, the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) has formally reconstituted its Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS), reinforcing its commitment to gender mainstreaming.

Anchored on PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2011-01 and the DBM-NEDA-PCW Joint Circular No. 2012-01, the reconstitution aims to strengthen institutional mechanisms for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of GAD programs, activities, and projects across all organic offices of the BTA Parliament and Members of Parliament offices.

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐓𝐀 𝐆𝐅𝐏𝐒 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐄
𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳: 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗦. 𝗬𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯
𝗚𝗙𝗣𝗦 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻: 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼, 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦
𝗚𝗙𝗣𝗦 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻: 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗠. 𝗔𝗯𝗱𝘂𝗹, 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦

𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒
𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗗. 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗽 - 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧, 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯
𝗧𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝘆 𝗣. 𝗔𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗮 - 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧, 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘮 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯
𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗵 𝗘. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝗥𝗣𝗵, 𝗠𝗣𝗔 - 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧, 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘧𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘴 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵, 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘳
𝗜𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗿 𝗜. 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴, 𝗥𝗡, 𝗠𝗗 - 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘐𝘝, 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯

𝐄𝐗-𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐎 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒
𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠. 𝗔𝘆𝘂𝗯, 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦 𝘈𝘧𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘴 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵
𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝘂 𝗝𝘂𝗻 𝗠. 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮, 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵

𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐏
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱: 𝗝𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗬. 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗺𝘂𝗴-𝗨𝗺𝗽𝗮, 𝗘𝗻𝗣 -𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧, 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀:
𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗡𝗶𝘇𝗵𝗮𝗿 𝗔. 𝗔𝗰𝗺𝗮𝗱 - 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧, 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯
𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗮 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗲 𝗦. 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶 - 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘐𝘝, 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯
𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗔. 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 - 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳, 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵
𝗔𝗯𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗮𝗳 𝗠. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗻 -𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳, 𝘉𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯
𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼 𝗧. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗜𝗜 - 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘴, 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦

𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐓
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱: 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗵 𝗠.𝗛. 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗿 - 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘧𝘧 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘐𝘝, 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀:
𝗔𝗶𝘇𝗮 𝗠. 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴-𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗿𝗮 - 𝘌𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘐𝘐𝘐, 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦
𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗵 𝗕. 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗻 - 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘐𝘝, 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯
𝗔𝗹-𝗝𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝗚. 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻 - 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘐𝘐, 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦
𝗕𝗶𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗗. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴 - 𝘌𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘐𝘐, 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦

This initiative ensures that the BTA’s GAD efforts remain proactive, responsive, and aligned with national mandates, particularly the Magna Carta of Women, as well as the provisions of the Bangsamoro Organic Law.

As an initial undertaking, the reconstituted GFPS successfully spearheaded the recently concluded two-day Gender Sensitivity Training for GAD Coordinators from the organic offices of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority, held on April 15–16, 2026.

17/04/2026

The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), through its Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS), successfully conducted the second batch of its 2-Day Gender Sensitivity Training on April 15–16, 2026, at D and M Function Hall, Cotabato City.

The 16-hour course brought together 62 GAD Focals from various organic offices of the BTA, composed of 20 male and 42 female participants, with a Gender Parity Index (GPI) of 2.1.

The training deepened participants’ understanding of gender concepts, including its manifestations and social constructs, while strengthening their capacity to champion gender and development (GAD) initiatives within their respective offices.

The sessions were facilitated by Ms. Raiza Abas, a certified member of the National GAD Resource Pool, who guided participants through interactive discussions and practical applications of gender-responsive approaches.

The activity formally opened with a message from the GFPS Executive Committee Chairperson Dir. Jonaina Macabando of the Parliamentary Committees Support Service, who underscored the critical role of GAD Coordinators in advancing gender mainstreaming efforts across the Bangsamoro Parliament.

Through this capacity-building initiative, the BTA reaffirms its commitment to fostering a gender-sensitive, inclusive, and responsive institution that upholds gender equality in governance and public service delivery.

14/04/2026

𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐰𝐰𝐚𝐥 𝟏𝟒𝟒𝟕 𝐀𝐇 | 𝟏𝟒 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS) of the Bangsamoro Parliament convened for its first meeting following the recomposition of its members pursuant to Office of the Parliament Speaker Memorandum No. 0426-095 dated 31 March 2026.

The meeting marked the first time the newly recomposed GFPS members assembled to discuss priorities and align on their roles and responsibilities. The session covered the essential agenda and updates, including an orientation for new members on their respective roles and functions within the GFPS, ensuring alignment with the Parliament's organizational goals.

During the meeting, the newly hired GFPS Support Staff were also introduced, bringing fresh perspectives to the team.

Additionally, the Secretariat presented the GFPS Calendar of Activities for FY 2026, highlighting key initiatives and priority areas for the year. Members likewise discussed assignments and responsibilities in the implementation of activities to ensure effective and timely delivery.

The meeting fostered collaboration among members and reaffirmed the GFPS’s commitment to advancing gender equality and strengthening gender-responsive governance within the organization.

The meeting was presided over by GFPS Executive Committee Chairperson Ms. Jonaina M. Macabando, Director II of the Parliamentary Committees Support Service.

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