Dec 05, 2024
The Institute for Autonomy and Governance has released a report stating that the Special Geographic Area does not currently meet the population, land area, and income criteria necessary to be constituted as a province under the Local Government Code.
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Read moreDec 04, 2024
In a forum held at Notre Dame University (NDU) in Cotabato City, Atty. Benedicto Bacani, Executive Director of the Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG), shed light on the upcoming BARMM 2025 Elections and the associated challenges and opportunities.
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Read moreNov 15, 2024
Christian Esguerra interviewed IAG Executive Director Benedicto Bacani to discuss calls for the postponement of the BARMM regional elections.
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Read moreNov 12, 2024
Supported by the Australian Government, the forum provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities arising from Sulu’s exclusion from the BARMM.
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Read moreOct 16, 2024
With support from the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Philippines Office, IAG remains committed to fostering continuous discourse on Islamic law in the Philippines, ensuring it evolves to meet the needs of the community. We hope that discussions like this will contribute to paving the way for a more inclusive and well-understood legal system for Filipino Muslims
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Read moreOct 10, 2024
On October 10th, the Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG) and Notre Dame of Midsayap College (NDMC) hosted a forum emphasizing the critical role of knowledge in preventing violent extremism. The event underscored the importance of understanding the roots of violent extremism, the process of radicalization, and recognizing its early signs—key concepts that young people can act upon to...
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Read moreSep 26, 2024
Following its successful Manila launch in August, "The MP's Little Green Book: A Personal Guide for Members of the Bangsamoro Parliament" officially arrived in Cotabato City on Wednesday, September 25th. The event attracted around 200 guests, including Bangsamoro Parliamentarians, their staff, and various stakeholders from across the region.
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Read moreSep 24, 2024
IAG recently partnered with the Notre Dame RVM College of Cotabato (NDRVMCC) to launch a voter and civic engagement orientation program. This initiative aimed to equip the college's faculty and staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to become active and informed citizens.
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Read moreIAG 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
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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
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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
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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
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Soliman M. Santos, Jr. I Jun 07, 2024
Given the urgency surrounding the proposed BARMM IP Code (Bangsamoro Indigenous Peoples Development Act of 2024) and the ongoing violence affecting the Teduray-Lambangian tribe and other non-Moro IPs in Maguindanao, I’m sharing my previously confidential 9-page memo from January 7, 2015. The memo advises selected MILF leaders on the importance of accommodating IPRA (Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act) within the Bangsamoro... Read more
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Benedicto Bacani I May 08, 2024
IAG is of the belief that considering the current context by which the IP Code is legislated, it is not the MILF-led BTA, but the national government and to a certain extent the international community that supports the peace process, that hold the key to ensuring that the NMIP does not end up as the sacrificial lambs to attain “peace”... Read more
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Soliman M. Santos, Jr. I Apr 17, 2024
Four amnesty proclamations (Nos. 403, 404, 405, and 406) for various rebel groups, dated 22 November 2023, have been approved by both Houses of Congress. This approval puts them into effect and allows the National Amnesty Commission to start processing amnesty applications. Read more
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IAG Philippines I Apr 16, 2024
Earlier this year, the Bangsamoro Government introduced BTA Parliament Bill No. 237, also known as the Bangsamoro Indigenous Peoples Development Act of 2024. This legislation aims to recognize, develop, and protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Read more
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IAG Philippines I Mar 22, 2024
Remarks given in the Panel on Domestic Resilience and Meaningful Autonomy in the BARMM, on the occasion of Public Forum on the 10th Anniversary of the Signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), 22 March, 2024, UP School of Statistics Auditorium, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City Read more
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IAG Philippines I Jan 31, 2024
This brief navigates the challenges and opportunities presented by public policy accommodation, emphasizing the potential flexibility that regional autonomy can offer for the development of madaris. Read more
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