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11/02/2025

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵𝗶 𝗪𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗜𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗵𝗶 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗶'𝘂𝗻
(“Indeed, we belong to Allah, and to Him, we shall return.”)

Taos-puso pong nakikiramay ang aming tanggapan sa naiwang pamilya at mga kaibigan ng dalawang kawani ng Project TABANG-BARMM na sina Muammar Nonongan at Acram Sairila.

Silang dalawa ay pumanaw kamakailan matapos tumaob ang sinasakyan nilang motor banca patungo sa isang isla ng Tawi-Tawi para sa isang medical mission.

Nakikisimpatya din tayo sa buong pamunuan ng Project TABANG (Tulong Alay sa Bangsamorong Nangangailangan) sa pagkawala ng kanilang dalawang kawani na nagpakita ng tunay dedikasyon at malasakit.

Nawa’y ipagkaloob ni Allah SWT sa kanila ang Jannatul Firdaus at nawa’y bigyang kalakasan ni Allah SWT ang pamilya Nonongan at Sairila para malagpasan ang lungkot at pangungulila sa biglaang paglisan ng kanilang mahal sa buhay.

Muli, Paalam at Maraming Salamat sa iyong serbisyo sa Bangsamoro, Muammar at Acram.

10/02/2025

Despite ongoing debates and a thorough review by all 80 Bangsamoro lawmakers, the committee remains optimistic about its timely approval.

Diamila Disimban-Ramos, Committee Chair of the Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities Committee, emphasized that the BGAD Code is “not just for women—it’s for everyone.”

The code garnered significant support for its comprehensive approach to gender equality following a series of public hearings and deliberations.

Accordingly, public hearings in Metro Manila and stakeholder discussions have been instrumental in refining the code. Several notable suggestions include the inclusion of gender-inclusive mechanisms in transitional justice processes and provisions that promote the sharing of household duties among men.

Bainon Karon, Chairperson of the Bangsamoro Women Commission (BWC), led the drafting of the code and highlighted that it aims to empower women affected by discrimination and violence.

"It is essential to enable women to make decisions and contribute to the region’s development," Karon said.

The Code consists of seven chapters and 156 sections, covering essential areas like healthcare access, education, employment, social security, and protections against gender-based violence. It also incorporated Islamic principles to ensure that the promotion of gender equality aligns with the region's cultural and religious beliefs.

While respecting local customs, the committee has emphasized the importance of aligning the proposed law with national legislation such as addressing sensitive issues like early child marriages.

Another significant provision in the proposed BGAD Code is the requirement for all ministries, agencies, and offices in BARMM to allocate 5% of their budgets to gender-related programs. It was noted that budget allocation is a crucial step toward mainstreaming gender-sensitive policies across all sectors.

The BGAD Code's enactment will serve as a cornerstone for gender-sensitive governance in the region, setting the stage for a more inclusive and equal Bangsamoro.

The Code is introduced by the Government of the Day and set to be the first comprehensive legal framework in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region Muslim in Mindanao (BARMM) to address gender-based violence and ensure equal participation for both men and women in political, economic, and cultural fields while promoting the empowerment of marginalized communities. (Settie Jehana Baunto/BIO with reports from BTA-Public Information, Publication, and Media Relations Division)

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PRESS RELEASE: Already recognized for its progressive stance on gender-sensitive policies, Tawi-Tawi has implemented various initiatives like the GAD plan and budget, as well as a gender-sensitive management and information database, which have contributed to more effective and inclusive governance.

Tawi-Tawi Board Member Dayang Carlsum Jumaide, who also chairs the Women, Youth, and Family Affairs Committee, stressed that the GAD Code will enhance the province's ongoing efforts by aligning local policies with the broader mandates of the Bangsamoro regional government.

READ FULL STORY: https://parliament.bangsamoro.gov.ph/2025/01/14/tawi-tawi-champions-gad-code-to-strengthen-local-policies-empower-marginalized-groups/

26/11/2024

Narito ang ating naging mensahe sa pagsisimula ng 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) sa Bangsamoro region.

Bilang Chairperson ng BTA Committee on Women, Youth, Children, and Persons with Disabilities, binibigyang-diin natin ang commitment ng ating komite para gawing komprehensibo't makabuluhan ang mga talakayan patungkol sa GAD code gayundin ang patuloy na hangaring itaguyod ang isang Bangsamoro na ligtas, iginagalang at may dangal ang mga kababaihan.

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