Bangsamoro Women Commission - Office of the Lanao del Sur Commissioner

04/08/2026

This milestone provided a vital opportunity to assess progress in the first half of the year, measure the achievement of targets and expected results, and identify operational gaps, implementation challenges, and emerging risks affecting program delivery.

Through collaborative discussions and workshop sessions, participants from both the provincial and regional offices proposed interventions, corrective measures, and practical strategies to strengthen program implementation for the remaining months of 2026.

The activity reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to results-based management, accountability, continuous learning, and responsive program delivery. The recommendations and agreed actions will serve as important guides to improve performance and ensure the timely and effective achievement of the organization’s goals and commitments.

04/08/2026

The Bangsamoro Women Commission remains steadfast in its mandate to formulate responsive policies and programs that foster inclusive development and contribute to the realization of gender equality and women's empowerment in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

04/08/2026

The meeting gathered representatives from various Bangsamoro Ministries, Offices, and Agencies (MOAs) and other stakeholders to discuss key Gender and Development (GAD) priorities, strengthen inter-agency collaboration, and reinforce the commitment to gender-responsive governance in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Among the key agenda items discussed were the reconstitution of the BGADC composition, the proposed creation of a Special Committee on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), the Functionality Assessment of GAD Focal Point Systems (GFPS), the presentation of the 2025 BARMM GAD Budget Report submitted to the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), and the proposed guidelines for the GADsaligan Award.

The meeting concluded with a summary of agreements and action points, reaffirming the committee’s shared commitment to advancing inclusive, equitable, and gender-responsive policies and programs that empower all Bangsamoro communities.

04/08/2026

The convening brought together Council members, partner agencies, and key stakeholders to discuss priority issues and policy directions that advance the rights and welfare of Bangsamoro women. Among the highlights of the meeting were the presentation of Fatwa No. 07 on Women Traveling for Work Without Mahram by the Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta’ and the presentation of the 13 Policy Briefs, where participants actively shared valuable insights, recommendations, and policy inputs.
The activity also provided an opportunity to strengthen collaboration among government agencies, experts, and women leaders in promoting gender-responsive, inclusive, and culturally sensitive programs and policies. The discussions reaffirmed the Council’s collective commitment to empowering Bangsamoro women and advancing gender equality throughout the region.

04/08/2026

The session opened with the review of the 2025 ManCom outcomes, followed by discussions on key organizational matters. Among the highlights were the Revised Personal Data Sheet (PDS), Performance Commitments, GSIS Concerns, PRIME-HRM Updates, Human Resource Matters, and Upcoming Activities.

The meeting also provided an open forum for employee concerns, fostering transparency and inclusivity in decision-making.

10/07/2026

BWC CONFERRED PLAQUES OF RECOGNITION TO THE PLGU LDS AND ITS PGAD OFFICE AS WPS CHAMPIONS IN BARMM

In the exercise of its mandate to promote gender equality, women's empowerment, and the localization of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Bangsamoro Women Commission - BARMM and Bangsamoro Women Commission - Lanao del Sur formally conferred the Plaques of Recognition upon the Provincial Government of Lanao Del Sur, through the leadership of Governor Mamintal "Bombit" Alonto Adiong Jr., and the Provincial Gender and Development LDS, headed by Ms. Alliah Mujahedah Kibad Lucman on July 8, 2026 at Ranaw Business Hotel, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, in recognition of their exemplary leadership and significant contributions to the advancement of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in the Bangsamoro Region.

The recognition affirms the Province of Lanao del Sur's historic distinction as the first province in BARMM to successfully localize and operationalize the Women, Peace and Security Agenda through the establishment of the Provincial Committee on Women, Peace and Security (PCWPS) and its Technical Working Group, the formulation and official launching of the Provincial Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (PAP-WPS 2024–2028), and the successful province-wide roll-out of the WPS framework across its 39 municipalities.

The Bangsamoro Women Commission likewise recognizes the pivotal role of the Provincial Gender and Development Office in providing technical leadership and coordinating the implementation of WPS initiatives, strengthening Gender and Development institutional mechanisms, and promoting the meaningful participation of women in peacebuilding, governance, and sustainable development.

The conferment of these recognitions underscores the strong partnership between the Bangsamoro Women Commission and the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur in advancing the principles of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. It further acknowledges the Province's institutional commitment to gender-responsive governance and its role as a regional model in translating policy commitments into concrete programs that advance peace, inclusion, and the empowerment of Bangsamoro women.

Again, the Bangsamoro Women Commission extends its sincere appreciation and congratulations to the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur and the Provincial Gender and Development Office for their unwavering commitment to promoting inclusive governance, sustainable peace, and the welfare of Bangsamoro women.

08/07/2026

30/06/2026

During the 82nd Regular Cabinet Meeting on June 22, 2026, the Bangsamoro Women Commission (BWC) presented the status of Parliament Bill No. 336, or the proposed BGAD Code, alongside the Fiscal Year 2025 GAD Budget Report, which highlighted BMOAs' compliance with gender mainstreaming policies and programs across the region.

Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua reaffirmed his commitment to certify the proposed measure as urgent once the Office of the Chief Minister (OCM) receives the final consolidated report from the joint committees of the Bangsamoro Parliament.

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30/06/2026

The joint session also served as a platform for groundbreaking cultural and policy insights, underscored by Hanifah P. Andamun of the Bangsamoro Women Commission. Andamun presented a pivotal policy research paper entitled "True Maratabat: Reframing Honor as the Protection of Women and Children in Meranaw Context." The study offers a powerful paradigm shift, aligning traditional Meranaw concepts of honor and pride (maratabat) directly with the defense, respect, and elevation of women and children's rights.