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Bangsamoro Chief Minister: Peace Deals Must Become Laws, Institutions and Norms

Nov 18, 2025

Makati City, Philippines – Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof A. Macacua told delegates at the International Conference: After the Peace Agreements – The Bangsamoro and Beyond organized by the Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG), that the work of building peace does not end with the signing of an accord.

IAG opens international peace conference with call for renewed partnerships

Nov 17, 2025

Makati, Philippines — The Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG) marked its 20th anniversary on Monday, 17 November 2025, with the opening of an international conference on peace agreements, bringing together delegates from across the Philippines and abroad to reflect on the unfinished work of peace in Mindanao.

Dr. Comfort Ero to Deliver Keynote on Peace Agreements and Geopolitics

Nov 11, 2025

Dr. Comfort Ero, President and Chief Executive Officer of the International Crisis Group, will deliver the keynote address at the international conference After the Peace Agreements: The Bangsamoro and Beyond, to be held on 17–19 November 2025 at Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City.

International Conference to Spotlight Post-Agreement Governance and Peacebuilding

Nov 07, 2025

The Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG) is proud to convene the international conference After the Peace Agreements: The Bangsamoro and Beyond, bringing together over 200 participants from government, civil society, academe, media, and international partners.

National and Regional Leaders Convene to Advance Roadmap for BARMM Parliamentary Elections

Oct 14, 2025

In a significant step toward clarifying the implications of the Supreme Court ruling and ensuring the timely conduct of the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections, a high-level dialogue-forum was held today at SEDA Manila Bay, Aseana City, Parañaque City.

FULL TEXT: Supreme Court Decision on Bangsamoro Redistricting Act of 2025

Oct 07, 2025

The Supreme Court has permanently struck down Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 77 (BAA 77) or the Bangsamoro Redistricting Act of 2025, declaring it unconstitutional and unfit to govern the October 13, 2025 parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Supreme Court Ruling Resets BARMM Parliamentary Elections; COMELEC Adopts New Timeline and Guidelines

Oct 06, 2025

The COMELEC has officially recalibrated its roadmap for the BARMM parliamentary elections, following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision declaring Bangsamoro Autonomy Acts Nos. 58 and 77 unconstitutional. The ruling nullifies the region’s previous districting laws and mandates the BTA to redraw parliamentary districts by October 30, 2025, effectively postponing the elections to no later than March 31, 2026.

COMELEC Weighs Postponement of BARMM Elections Amid Supreme Court TRO and Flooding

Sep 26, 2025

In Minute Resolution No. 25-1034, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) convened in executive session to assess the impact of the Supreme Court’s Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 77 on the October 13, 2025 BARMM Parliamentary Elections. The TRO, which bars implementation of the district reallocation law, has halted key preparatory activities including assemblies, training, and logistics...

The Landscape in Today’s Geopolitics

Comfort Ero I Nov 20, 2025

Today, mediation is more fragmented, localised, and pragmatic as I mentioned earlier vis-a-vis the middle power states and even President Trump. Mediation initiatives today are also focused less on liberal democracy and more on ceasefire arrangements which can often be imperfect and uneasy and aimed mainly at restoring a minimal level of order and stability even if mostly in the... Read more

POLICY BRIEF: What BARMM Likely Voters Want

IAG Philippines I Sep 30, 2025

IAG Research surveyed 2,688 likely voters across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to understand public sentiment ahead of the region’s first ever parliamentary elections. Read more

POLICY BRIEF: Extent and Limits of BARMM Fiscal Autonomy in Relation to the Block Grant

IAG Philippines I Sep 12, 2025

This policy brief examines the complex interplay between fiscal autonomy and national oversight in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, particularly in relation to the region’s annual block grant. Read more

Get serious on the fundamentals of the peace process

Benedicto Bacani I Mar 19, 2025

The longer we hold off elections, the more we entrench a culture where people without public mandates feel entitled to public funds and to political office. Public funds are regarded more as “war booties” than public funds. In this environment, moral governance is a slogan without structures and policies to enforce it. Autonomy is a privilege than a regime of... Read more

POLICY BRIEF: Lessons for Creating Regional Governments

IAG Philippines I Mar 05, 2025

As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) moves towards its historic first parliamentary election in 2025, the lessons learned from the ARMM's experience are more relevant than ever. Read more

POLICY BRIEF: Harnessing Indigenous Storytelling for Advocacy and Cultural Preservation

IAG Philippines I Jan 24, 2025

Indigenous peoples contribute to cultural heritage and social continuity. Yet, many of these are not yet visible in literature and are usually considered 'subjugated knowledge', meaning they are marginalized or suppressed. One of these is the Indigenous art of storytelling. Read more

Elevating SGA to a Province: Legal Challenges and Opportunities

IAG Philippines I Dec 04, 2024

This report assesses the viability of making the SGA a province in BARMM and its potential impact on the 2025 elections. It concludes that the SGA doesn't qualify as a province and proposes its annexation to Maguindanao del Norte. The report stresses the importance of congressional approval and community engagement for this change. Read more

IAG and CCAA: No legitimacy or rationale for postponing the BARMM regional elections

IAG Philippines I Nov 15, 2024

The Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG) and the Climate Conflict Action (CCAA) see no legitimate or valid reason behind the proposal to postpone the Bangsamoro regional election to address so-called representation issues surrounding the Supreme Court’s decision to recognize Sulu’s desire for exclusion from the BARMM. Read more

The MP's Little Green Book

IAG Philippines I Oct 09, 2024

"The MP's Little Green Book" is designed to assist first-time Bangsamoro Members of Parliament (MPs) in performing their duties. It offers a simple and accessible guide to the parliamentary system, serving as a helpful resource for current and future MP's and their staff alongside other reading materials. Read more

Setting Baselines: Preparing the BARMM Electorate for the First Ever Regional Parliamentary Elections in 2025

IAG Research I Jun 19, 2024

As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) prepares for its 2025 parliamentary elections, acquiring knowledge about the demographics of voters becomes crucial for political parties and policymakers striving to effectively engage with constituents. This groundbreaking report offers essential insights into voter profiles, the electorate's readiness for the 2025 polls, sources of information regarding political parties, top issues and... Read more

PETITIONS ON BARMM REGIONAL CODES

Bangsamoro Local Governance Code

Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition under Rule 65

Bangsamoro Electoral Code

Petition-In-Intervention for Certiorari, Prohibition, Mandamus with Urgent Relief for the Issuance of Status Quo Ante Order (Latiph)
Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court (Pansar)
Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court (Mastura)

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