THE Bangsamoro peace process is the result of decades of difficult compromises and political courage of the Government of the Philippines (GPH), the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), and generations of Bangsamoro leaders, peace advocates, and partners who worked toward a just and lasting political settlement.
President Ferdinand Marcos has consistently affirmed that the implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) remains a national priority. Under his administration, the government has continued to fulfill its commitments and support the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) as it prepares to complete the political transition.
The implementation of the CAB has now entered a critical phase. The first Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections this September will mark an important transition from the Bangsamoro Transition Authority to a democratically elected parliament, consistent with the Bangsamoro Organic Law.
Alongside preparations for the parliamentary elections, the government has sustained the work of the jointly established mechanisms. Inter-agency coordination has been maintained, technical work has progressed, and implementation planning has been carried forward to support the next phase of the peace process.
The Bangsamoro peace process has always required continuity across administrations. Peace agreements are negotiated at one stage, institutionalized at another, and implemented over many years. The government remains committed to carrying out its responsibilities under the CAB, strengthening the institutions established through the peace process.
President Marcos Jr.'s position has been clear and consistent. His administration remains fully committed to working with the MILF, the BARMM government, local governments, Congress, constitutional bodies, civil society, and development partners to ensure the faithful implementation of the Agreement and to secure a peaceful and stable future for the Bangsamoro.