STATEMENT ON THE CERTIFICATION OF THE BARMM ELECTIONS RESETTING BILL AS URGENT
CONG. ZIAUR-RAHMAN “ZIA” ALONTO ADIONG
1st District, Lanao del Sur
Assalamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu!
I express my deep gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for certifying as urgent the bill resetting the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), of which I am one of the principal authors in the House of Representatives.
This certification underscores the national government’s commitment to ensuring that the Bangsamoro electoral process is not only democratic but also conducted under conditions that promote stability, inclusivity, and genuine representation.
The road to lasting peace and self-governance is not without its challenges, but with this crucial step, we affirm our collective dedication to a peaceful, credible, and successful transition toward a fully functioning parliamentary government in BARMM.
The House of Representatives already passed this measure on December 17, 2024, and transmitted it to the Senate the following day, December 18, 2024. With this, we remain hopeful that the Senate will likewise pass its counterpart measure at the soonest possible time. We trust in the leadership and wisdom of our colleagues in the Senate to see the urgency of this legislation and act in the best interest of the Bangsamoro people.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to working with all stakeholders, both at the national and regional levels, to uphold the aspirations of the Bangsamoro people and ensure that when elections are held, they reflect the true will of our constituents.
