BTA’s public order, safety committee tackles security issues

Members of the Bangsamoro Parliament’s Public Order and Safety Committee deliberated on proposed resolutions referred to the committee. Among the proposed resolutions presented are those concerning alleged killings in Pikit, land disputes, and the state of peace and order in the provinces of Maguindanao, Basilan, and the BARMM Special Geographic Area. Three technical working groups were formed to thoroughly investigate the measures. Presiding Chair Deputy Speaker Atty. Lanang Ali Jr. said that each TWG is expected to conduct parliamentary inquiries into the assigned resolutions, and submit a report to the mother committee.

Ways and means committee okays internal rules and procedures

THE Bangsamoro Parliament’s Ways and Means Committee approved on Wednesday, May 10, its internal rules and procedures.

In the committee meeting, CMW Chair Atty. Paisalin Tago emphasized the importance of the revenue code, urging members to look into a version of the law that is consistent with the religious and cultural standards of the Bangsamoro people.

The Bangsamoro Revenue Code is one of the priority legislation that the Parliament should enact during the transition period.

The CWM shall have jurisdiction on all matters relating to income, revenues, taxes and fees, loans and borrowings, credit and bonded indebtedness, and their sources and forms of revenues.

Finance, Budget, Management Committee approves measures to pay nationally funded workers

AFTER almost seven hours of deliberation, the Bangsamoro Parliament's Finance, Budget, and Management Committee approved the proposed measure, which would allot a revolving fund to pay salaries and other benefits to nationally funded workers supervised by BARMM offices.

The BTA Bill No. 41, or the Bangsamoro Revolving Fund Act of 2023, will set aside a P1-billion revolving fund to ensure that salaries and remunerations are paid on time.

The proposed measure will include a mechanism that requires the funds utilized by the ministry, agency, or office to be reimbursed immediately when the concerned national government agency has transferred or downloaded the national funds.

According to Deputy Floor Leader Atty. Jose Lorena, who presided over today’s meeting, the CFBM aims to submit the committee report before the second regular session resumes.