Panibagong milestone sa pag-susulong ng pamahalaan ng pangmatagalang kapayapaan at development sa Bangsamoro, ang pag-turn over sa ikatlong Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB) progress report, na ginanap sa Malacañang, ngayong araw, July 31, 2024.
“With the said body established, we now possess the necessary platforms to ensure greater collaboration, coordination and cooperation between the national government and the Bangsamoro government in pursuing our shared goals and endeavors for our people.” -Pangulong Marcos.
Layon ng IGRB na masiguro ang koordinasyon at i-resolba ang mga usapin sa pagitan ng National Government at BARMM Government, sa pamamagitan ng regular na konsultasyon at negosasyon.
“Through these mechanisms, we have witnessed significant achievements. First, the qualification and commissioning of former MILF and MNLF members into the Philippine National Police. Second, the inclusion of the proclamations granting amnesty to former members of MILF and MNLF which was issued last November 2023 and concurred with by the House of Representatives and the Senate.” -Pangulong Marcos.
Ito rin ang responsable sa pamamahala ng iba pang intergovernmental relations mechanisim na nakapaloob sa Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL).
“Third, is the successful turnover of various properties and assets of the National Government within the BARMM to the Bangsamoro Government, and Lastly, the signing in July last year of the Intergovernmental energy board circular on the joint award on petroleum service contracts and coal operating contracts in BARMM.” -Pangulong Marcos.
Ayon kay Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., bunga ito ng pinagsama-samang effort ng national at BARMM government tungo sa pagiging matagumpay ng Bangsamoro region.
“The operationalization of all 7 IGRB mechanism is pivotal to the smooth implementation of the provisions and principles lay down in the Banngsamoro Organic Law.” -Pangulong Marcos. | ulat ni Racquel Bayan