BA-ACT NO. 6 (Bangsamoro Socio-Economic Development Planning Act of 2019)

BILL NO. 37

Republic of the Philippines BANGSAMORO PARLIAMENT Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao BARMM Compound, Cotabato City

BANGSAMORO TRANSITION AUTHORITY

(FIRST REGULAR SESSION)

BANGSAMORO AUTONOMY ACT NO.6

Begun and held in Cotabato City, on Friday, the 29th day of March, 2019.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE BANGSAMORO SOCIO-ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT

PLANNING SYSTEM,PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR,

AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament in session assembled:

Development Planning Act of 2019. SECTION I. Name.- This Act shall be known as the Bangsamoro Socio-Economic

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the declared policy of the Bangsamoro

promote the welfare of its constituents through a holistic, effective and responsive planning. Government to pursue the acceleration of the socio-economic development of the region and coordination, and monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of policies, plans, programs, and projects in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)

Towards this end. the Bangsamoro Government shall ensure that socio-economic development programs and activities in the region are well coordinated and responsive to the needs of its constituents and reflected in the national development plans such as the Philippine Development Plan.It shall encourage the active participation of various government agencies local government units (LGUs),non-government organizations (NGOs) as well as private sector at the regional and local levels in the formulation of development plans and other planning and development activities in the BARMM.

shall serve as the socio-economic planning, monitoring and coordinating agency for all development plans, programs and projects of the Bangsamoro Government. It shall evaluate and Bangsamoro Economic and Development Council (BEDC), otherwise known as theCouncil SECTION 3. The Bangsamoro Economic and Development Council. - The

projects for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, for approval by the Parliament. The recommend short-, medium-, and long-term comprehensive development plans, programs and

provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays as approved by their respective local development councils. development plans, programs and projects shall take into account the development plans of the

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Following the principle of subsidiarity, the Bangsamoro Socio-economic Development Plan approved under this Act shall be the primary development framework for the BARMM. It shall SECTION 4. Integration of the Bangsamoro Development Plan to National Plan.

be recognized and integrated in the Mindanao Development Plan and the Philippine Development Plan.

SECTION 5. Composition of the Council. -- The Council shall compose the following:

b. Bangsamoro Director General of the Bangsamoro Planning and Development a Chief Minister Chairperson

Authority (BPDA),Vice-Chairperson

d. Majority Floor Leader of the Parliament Members: c.Speaker of the Parliament

e. Minority Floor Leader of the Parliament f. Minister, Ministry of Finance, Budget and Management g.Executive Secretary or its equivalent h. Chairpersons of the Five Sectoral Committees i.All Provincial Governors j. All City Mayors k. Five Private Sector Representatives

qualification criteria to be formulated by the BPDA and approved by the Council. The Council shall select the private sector representatives, subject to the guidelines and

SECTION 6. Powers and Functions. The Council shall have the following powers and functions:

1. Direct the plan formulation and recommend for approval by the Parliament the

O Review, prioritize, and endorse the annual and multi-year investment program of Bangsamoro Development Plan;

BARMM to the Parliament for approval, and possible funding by the national

4. Represent the Bangsamoro Government in the national development planning steering Ensure that the approved development plans of provinces, cities and municipalities and barangays are taken into consideration in the Bangsamoro Development Plan; government and other partners;

5. Ensure that regional development plans are annexed to the national development plans; committee or its equivalent and shall participate in the relevant national planning activities;

6. Coordinate the implementation of programs and projects of various ministries or LGUs in Promote an enabling environment for regional investments; the BARMM to ensure their effectiveness and responsiveness to the needs of the

8. Upon resolution of the Parliament, recommend programs and projects for consideration Bangsamoro;

of National Economic Development Authority-Investment Coordinating Committee (NEDA-ICC);

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9. Monitor and evaluate all development programs and projects implemented by the 10.Perform such other functions as may be necessary for the socio-economic development of units, and government owned and/or controlled corporations in the BARMM; and national government, Bangsamoro ministries/line agencies/offices, local government the BARMM.

quarter. The Council shall set the place, time, and date of its next meeting. The Chairperson or least five (5 days before such meeting. the majority of its member may, for a compelling reason, call for a special meeting with notice at SECTION 7. Meeting of the Council. - The Council shall meet regularly once every

A majority of the members of the Council shall constitute a quorum to do business.

SECTION 8. Internal Rules and Procedures. - In its first regular session, the Council shall promulgate and adopt its internal rules and procedures.

SECTION 9. Executive Committee.- There shall be an Executive Committee that shall prepare for the convening of the Council and to act on matters that require immediate attention for and on behalf of the Council, when it is not in session.The Executive Committee shall be composed of the following:

a) Chief Minister, Chairperson b)Bangsamoro Director General of the BPDA, Vice Chairperson

Members cExecutive Secretary or its equivalent d Minister of Finance,Budget and Management e) All Sectoral Committee Chairpersons

The Executive Committee shall meet on such time, place and date as it may be determine.

assist the Council in the performance of its mandate powers and functions, namely: SECTION 10. Council Sectoral Committees. - There shall be sectoral committees to

1.Economic Development Committee EDCom 2.Social Development Committee (SDCom) 3.Infrastructure Development Committee (IDCom) 4.Development Administration Committee (DACom) 5.Peace,Public OrderSafety and Security Committee PPOSSCom

The Council may create other committees it deems necessary

committees shall have the following functions: SECTION 11. Functions of the Council Sectoral Committees. - The sectoral

b.) Coordinate investment programming, budgeting, project development, and preparation of a.) Coordinate the formulation and implementation of policies,plans,programs, and projects performance report of the respective sectors; related to the specific sectoral concern of the committee;

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c. Assist the Council in the analysis and translation of regional development goals and

policies into specific sectoral objectives; d. Recommend policies and programs that will improve the performance of the respective

f.) Endorse to the Council upon recommendation of various Local Development Councils g.) Perform such other functions that may be assigned by the Council. e. Formulate and monitor implementation of policies, programs and projects that will policies, programs and projects consistent and supportive to the development goals and promote economic growth and equitable allocation of resources for local development; sectors for consideration of the Council; priorities of the BARMM; and

chairpersons of the sectoral committees shall be determined by the Council. SECTION 12. Composition of the Sectoral Committees. - The membership and the

SECTION 13. Technical and Secretariat Services.- Technical and secretariat services shall be provided by the Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA

The Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA is hereby created as the socio- SECTION 14. Creation of the Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority. -

economic development planning and policy coordinating authority of the Bangsamoro Government.

following functions and responsibilities: SECTION 15. Functions and Responsibilities of the BPDA. -- The BPDA shall have the

a.Coordinate the formulation, and undertake monitoring and evaluation, of socio-economic

b. Review, evaluate and recommend short, medium and long-term development plans, and C proposed programs and projects for consideration by the Council; Coordinate the annual and multi-year investment programming of the Bangsamoro development policies and plans, of the Bangsamoro Government;

d. Provide technical assistance to the ministries, agencies and instrumentalities, local Government ministries, line agencies and offices;

government units and other development partners in the Bangsamoro in identifying and

e Coordinate all regional, national and foreign assisted programs and projects in the developing plans, programs and projects;

f Conduct research and statistics administration, knowledge product development Bangsamoro;

g. Perform such other appropriate tasks as may be assigned by the Council or other project development and monitoring and evaluation; and information management and related activities in support to planning, policy formulation,

competent authorities.

Secretariat shall be headed by a Bangsamoro Director General to be assisted by Deputy Director SECTION 16. Organizational Structure of BPDA.- The BPDA as the BEDC

General and three Bureau Directors. The BPDA shall be composed of the following bureaus services and divisions:

1. Planning and Policies Bureau (PPB) - The PPB shall be responsible in providing assistance and support to development planning, programming, budgeting,

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monitoring and evaluation policies, plans, and programs and projects in the Bangsamoro. This bureau shall be composed of the following divisions:

a. Macro-Economic Planning Division b. Economic Planning Division C. Social Planning Division d. Infrastructure Planning Division

g. Local Planning and Coordinating Division e. Monitoring and Evaluation Division Peace, Public Order, Safety and Security Division

Research Development and Special Projects Bureau (RDSPB)-The RDSPB shall

lead the preparation of relevant studies, researches and accurate statistical data of the

agenda of the Bangsamoro Government. The bureau will also coordinate activities related to the review and evaluation of projects intended for Official Development BARMM for timely and evidence-based planning,project development and research

Assistance(ODA and national government assistance for the socio-economic

divisions: development of the BARMM. This bureau shall be composed of the following

a Research and Development Division b.Information and Knowledge Management Division C ODA/Nationally Funded Programs and Projects Coordination Division d.Economic Intelligence Division

3. Finance and Administrative Support Services (FASS) - The FASS shall provide

composed of the following divisions: financial and administrative support services to the BPDA.This bureau shall be

a Finance Division b.Administrative Division

SECTION 17. Office of the Bangsamoro Director General. - The operations and management functions of the BPDA shall be vested in the Bangsamoro Director General who shall be appointed by the Chief Minister with a rank of a cabinet member with a salary grade of 28 similar to a Regional Cabinet Member, while the Deputy Bangsamoro Director General shall have a salary grade of 27 shall serve until the expiration of the Chief Minister's term unless

earlier term by the newly elected Chief Minister. The Bangsamoro Director General shall have the following functions: sooner terminated without prejudice to reappointment or extension of services beyond of his/her

1.Provide executive direction and supervision over the entire operation of the BPDA; 2. Establish policies and standards for the effective and efficient operation of the BPDA in

3. Promulgate policies as may be necessary in carrying out the BPDA mandates, plans, accordance with the programs of the Bangsamoro government;

4. Appoint, subject to civil service laws, rules and regulations, all subordinate officers and programs and projects;

employees, who shall enjoy security of tenure and may be removed only for cause in accordance with law 5 Exercise the power to discipline subordinate officials and employees under the provisions

of law; and

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6.Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Chief Minister or directed by the

Council.

the MPBF and contingent fund. Subsequent funding requirements shall be included in the for the Personal Services and Five Million Pesos (5,000,000) for the operations of the BPDA and Six Million Pesos (6,000,000) for the convening and meetings of the council shall be sourced from the miscellaneous personnel benefits fund (MPBF) and the contingent fund, as appropriated, subject to existing rules and regulations. Additional funding for personal services, maintenance and other operating expenses and capital outlay may be requested from SECTION 18. Appropriations. - The initial fund of Fifteen Million Pesos (15,000,000)

Bangsamoro appropriations act.

Development Office (RPDO) to the Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority. -- All functions, programs, projects and activities which are being undertaken by the Regional Planning and Development Office (RPDO) including its Assets shall be transferred to the BPDA SECTION 19. Transfer of Functions and Assets of Regional Planning and

be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected SECTION 20.Separability.- If, for any reason/s. any part or provision of this law shall

thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 21. Repealing Clause. -- All other regional laws, decrees, orders, issuances, rules, and regulations which are inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby repealed amended or modified accordingly.

the newspaper of general circulation in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. SECTION 22. Effectivity. - This law shall take effect fifteen days after publication in

APPROVED.

TY.AL PANGALIAN M. NDONG

Speaker

This Act was passed by the Bangsamoro Parliament on December 27, 2019

PROF RAR Sesretar eneral CKAL

APPROVED:

Date: 01-14-2020 AHOD BALAWAG EBRAHIM Chief Minister

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