Clean elections advocates, after reviewing the proposed Bangsamoro electoral code, call for clearer justification on some provisions, better mechanisms to ensure diversity in the parliament, and provisions against political dynasties.
the proposal, which in effect also extended the authority of the BTA, although new President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had the authority to name new BTA members for the additional three years they will be in power.The Bangsamoro parliament, as provided by the law, will have 80 members, and the entity will have tremendous powers, such as enactment of laws, calling for referendum on issues, and conduct of inquiries, among others.
Two seasoned election watchdogs – the National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections and the Legal Network for Truthful Elections – have come up with position papers on how to improve the proposed document. The following are only some of their recommendations.Lente said the six proposed bureaus are not enough to address the concerns of vulnerable sectors such as persons with disability and senior citizens, and proposed the formation of a vulnerable sectors’ bureau.
Namfrel said it is interested to know why BTA officials set the minimum threshold at 4%, and asked what would happen if no party meets that requirement. Will seats be distributed to top parties that obtained the highest vote share? Will parties be allowed to form coalitions?ensure that parties entitled to additional seats would not benefit twice from an already guaranteed seat3.
The group suggested a “zipper list” in the first 10 nominees, where women nominees would alternate with non-women nominees. Namfrel expressed caution that such a provision would defy genuine representation, and would put at a disadvantage sectoral parties that are not cozy with the ruling political parties overseeing the ministries.
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