Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., the presidential peace adviser, emphasized a cautious approach to the political and developmental transition in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). He supported delaying parliamentary elections from 2025 to 2026 due to legal and administrative challenges and to ensure the region's successful transition.
Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. , the presidential peace adviser, underscored the importance of a cautious and thoughtful approach to the political and developmental transition in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao ( BARMM ). He endorsed the postponement of the BARMM parliamentary elections from 2025 to 2026, citing challenges stemming from the Supreme Court’s ruling that excluded Sulu from the region.
This decision has caused job insecurity for over 5,000 workers and threatened vital development projects. Galvez highlighted the need for additional time to address legal and administrative issues, including amending the electoral code and passing key legislation. He stated that completing the decommissioning of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants, improving security, and enacting laws for proper representation are crucial. He stressed that delaying the elections would allow for the completion of essential legislative processes and security measures, thereby strengthening the region’s foundation for a successful transition to a fully functional government. Galvez reaffirmed that the BARMM peace process serves as a model of conflict resolution and lasting peace, and that this delay offers an opportunity to solidify the region’s political, economic, and security frameworks
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region BARMM Parliamentary Elections Carlito Galvez Jr. Mindanao Moro Islamic Liberation Front MILF Legislative Processes Security Measures
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