Executive Order No. 0001 s. 2026

Bangs OFFICE OFTHE CHIEF MINISTER amoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Republic of the Philippines

Bangsamoro Gove Bntnt arGuor -l M Rosary Heiahts VII, Cotabato City 9600

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO.0 U 0 1 Series of 2026

ESTABLISHING AND ORGANIZING THE BARMM UNIFIED PROGRAM

MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT FUND AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION AND PUBLIC ASSET CONSTRUCTION AND TRANSFORMATION,AND DEFINING ITS SCOPES OF AUTHORITY

Organic Law (BOL), the National Government provides a Special Development Fund to the Bangsamoro Government for the rebuilding, rehabilitation, and development of its conflict- affected communities. The amount equivalent to Fifty Billion Pesos PhP 50,000,000,000.00) WHEREAS, Section 2, Article XIV of Republic Act No. 11054 or the Bangsamoro

ratification of the BOL shall be allocated for this purpose; at Five Billion Pesos (PhP 5,000,000,000.00) per year, for a period of 10 years from the

shall be in accordance with the Bangsamoro Development Plan (BDP) to be adopted by the Bangsamoro Government; WHEREAS, Section 6, Article XIII of the BOL provides for the utilization of SDF which

Parliament on December 23, 2022 and January 18, 2023, respectively; Economic and Development Council and Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) WHEREAS, the BDP 2022-2028 was adopted and approved by the Bangsamoro

Fund of BAA No. 85 provides for the creation Special Development Fund - Program Management Office as the implementing arm of the Special Development Fund; WHEREAS, Section 1 of Special Purpose Fund, Chapter XXXII -- Special Development

the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund (MPBF) of the Bangsamoro Government; organizational structure and staffing pattern necessary for the establishment of the Program Management Office. The expenditure for the personnel shall be charged against WHEREAS, the same provision authorizes the Chief Minister to prescribe for the

Modernization and Public Asset Construction and Transformation of BAA No. 85 authorizes the Chief Minister to establish a Program Management Office for the effective implementation and utilization of Infrastructure Modernization and Public Asset Construction and Transformation; WHEREAS, further, Section 1 of Special Purpose Fund, Chapter XXXVI -- Infrastructure

to consolidate the management of Special Development Fund and Infrastructure Modernization and Public Asset Construction and Transformation to be collectively called as BARMM Unified Program Management Office; WHEREAS, In the exigency of public service and efficient governance, there is a need

Title I, Book IV of the BAA No. 13 or the Bangsamoro Administrative Code. continuing authority to reorganize executive offices, as provided under Sec. 74, Chapter 4, WHEREAS, In the exercise of executive authority, the Chief Minister shall have

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ABDULRAOF A. MACACUA, Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

the Office of the Chief Minister, BARMM Unified Program Management Office is hereby Infrastructure Modernization and Public Asset Construction and Transformation, IMPACT for brevity, programs, projects and activities (SDF-IMPACT-PPAs) as well as ensure its organized and established to implement Special Development Fund, SDF for brevity, and SECTION 1.Establishment of BARMM Unified Program Management Office. Under

consistency with the identified development priorities, plans and specifications in the BDP.

mandate of planning, executing, monitoring, and evaluating high-impact, capital-intensive Special Development Fund (SDF) and Infrastructure Modernization and Public Asset programs, projects, and activities (PPAs) for the rebuilding, rehabilitation, and development Construction and Transformation in accordance with the existing laws, with the primary SECTION 2. Mandate. The BARMM Unified PMO shall administer and implement the

of priority communities in the Bangsamoro Region.

Executive Director equivalent to Director IV who shall be appointed or designated by the I Chief Minister. He shall be assisted by a Deputy Executive Directors equivalent to Director SECTION 3. Structure of the PMO. The BARMM Unified PMO shall be headed by an

The following shall be the operating units of BARMM Unified PMO:

a) Technical Services -- The Technical Services shall be headed by a Director II

Development Division and (b) Socio-Economic Development Division. Under the Technical Services are the following divisions: (a) Infrastructure

Each division shall be headed by a Division Chief;

b) Admin and Finance Services -- The Admin and Finance Services shall be headed by a

Director I.

Division and (b) Finance Division. Under the Admin and Finance Services are the following divisions: (a) Administrative

Each division shall be headed by a Division Chief;

c) Support to Operations Divisions - The following divisions shall be directly under the Office of the Executive Director: (a) Planning Division, (b) Monitoring and Evaluation Division, and (c) Information and Communication Division.

Each division shall be headed by a Division Chief.

shall appoint officials and personnel to positions of Salary Grade of 24 and below. Section 4. Appointing Powers of the Executive Director. -- The Executive Director

Services to guarantee adequate work force and smooth operation of the BARMM Unified PMO. Further, BARMM regular employees who may be detailed or designated to the BARMM Unified PMO shall be entitled to receive remuneration, subject to relevant laws and usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations. Additional support personnel may be hired on a Project basis or under Contract of

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functions of the BARMM Unified PMO: SECTION 5. Functions of BARMM Unified PMO. The following shall be the primary

a) Conduct comprehensive assessments in target areas to identify priority projects aligned with the Bangsamoro Development Plan (BDP);

b) Transform concepts into detailed Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs) including feasibility studies, technical designs, and cost estimates;

c) Serve as the technical and administrative secretariat to the Board, preparing board documents, minutes, and implementing board policies and directives;

d) Directly manage and oversee the end-to-end implementation of all approved PPAS;

e) Ensure all infrastructure projects adhere to the engineering, (MPW) and Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE), especially concerning geo-hazard zones and protected areas; resilience, and environmental standards set by the Ministry of Public Works climate

f) Initiate Integrated Area Development Programs in priority areas to ensure sustainability and optimal impact for its programs;

g) Call upon and coordinate with any BARMM ministry, office, or agency for necessary technical assistance to ensure project success;

h) Prepare the PMO annual budget, manage allotments, and monitor all expenditures to ensure optimal and efficient use of funds;

Prepare and submit Special Budget Requests and supporting documents to to the BARMM Unified PMO; the Ministry of Finance, and Budget and Management (MFBM) for fund release

j) Implement transparent and efficient procurement processes for all goods works, and consulting services in full compliance with governing rules;

k) Manage the office's human resources, logistics, assets, and day-to-day operations;

l) Track the physical and financial progress of all projects against approved plans and timelines through field visits and robust systems;

m) Provide data and support to the Board for its mandated implementation evaluations to assess project performance and impact;

n) Submit quarterly financial and physical accomplishment reports to the MFBM Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA), Department oi Budget and Management (DBM) and OCM within 30 days after each quarter;

o) Publish all reports, geo-tagged photos of project sites, and status updates or the BARMM Unified PMO website to ensure public accountability;

p) Utilize the granted maximum flexibility in cash allocations to propose

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response to on-ground realities; necessary adjustments in project design, scope, location, or beneficiaries in

q) Prepare and route adjustment proposals for the required endorsement by the Board and approval by the Chief Minister; and

r) And such other functions which the Chief Minister may designate to it.

(Board) tasked to review and recommend to the Chief Minister the approval of PMO programs, projects and activities (PPAs). and Infrastructure Modernization and Public Asset Construction and Transformation Board SECTION 6. Members of the Board. There is hereby created Special Development

SECTION 7. Composition of Board. The Board shall be composed of the following:

Chairperson: Senior Minister

Vice-Chairperson: Executive Director of BARMM Unified PMO

Members: Minister, Ministry of Finance, and Budget and Management (MFBM)

Minister, Ministry of Interior and Local Government (MILG)

Director-General, Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA)

Management, BTA-Parliament Chairman, Committee on Finance, and Budget and

Secretariat: BARMM Unified PMO

responsibilities, viz: Section 8. Responsibilities. The Board shall discharge the following

a)Develop policies for the efficient implementation of PPAs;

b)Review and approve the PPAs;

C Ensure that the consolidated PPAs are consistent with the BDP:

d)Adopt and submit the PPAs prepared by the BARMM Unified PMO for approval of the Chief Minister; and

e) Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Chief Minister.

bureau, office, agency or instrumentality of the Bangsamoro Government for such assistance as it may need in the performance of its functions. closely with the Board and the Office of the Chief Minister. It may call upon any ministry, SECTION 9. Implementation Arrangement. The BARMM Unified PMO shall work

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administration of BARMM SDF and SIF are observed. implementing ministries, agencies, and offices. The relationship between the latter and the BARMM Unified PMO shall be one of complementary, synergetic and coordinated to ensure that the necessary guidelines, rules, regulations or policies in the utilization and Nothing in this Order shall be construed as effecting the diminution of powers of

report concerning implementation of PPAs to OCM copy furnish to MFBM, BPDA and DBM SECTION 10.Reporting.The BARMM Unified PMO shall submit periodic progress

when the law requires.

Modernization and Public Asset Construction and Transformation shall be released by for the necessary sufficient staffing pattern of the BARMM Unified PMO shall be charged against the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund (MPBF) of the Bangsamoro Government. MFBM directly to the BARMM Unified PMO. For Fiscal Year 2026, the funding requirement SECTION 11. Funding. The Special Development Fund and Infrastructure

shall be integrated to 2026 SDF available for the implementation of PPAs by the BARMM agencies beginning January 1, 2026 shall revert to the Bangsamoro Treasury 0ffice and both All unallotted SDF and unobligated SDF of the implementing ministries, offices and

Unified PMO.

valid and subsisting. declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions unaffected thereby shall remain SECTION 12. Separability Clause. In the event that any provision of this Order be

of 2021. SECTI0N 13. Repealing Clause. This Order repeals Executive Order No. 0014 Series

inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Order are hereby repealed or modified All regional orders, proclamations, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, which are

regional circulation accordingly. following the completion of its publication in the Bangsamoro Gazette or in a newspaper of SECTION 14. Effectivity. This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days

D0NE in the City of Cotabato, this 13th day of January 2026.

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