Executive Order No. 0003 s. 2026

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Bangsamoro Government Center, Governor Gutierrez Avenue, Rosary Heights VII,Cotabato City 960 OFFICEOFTHECHIEF MINISTER Republic of thr Alhilippinrs

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO.0 0 0 3 %0 Series of 2026

CREATING THE BANGSAMORO OIL CRISIS IMPACT TASK FORCE,DEFINING ITS

POWERS AND FUNCTIONS,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

a combination of geopolitical tensions affecting major shipping routes and production areas, WHEREAS, a continuing global oil supply tightness and price volatility are driven by

coordinated production adjustments by oil-producing states, and foreign exchange movements that increase local currency costs of imported fuel;

the general welfare of the Bangsamoro people; pump prices of gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products, with immediate adverse effects on transport fares, food prices, power generation costs, public service delivery, and WHEREAS, these developments have resulted in sharp and recurrent increases in

convened on March 20, 2026, to assess the situation, evaluate immediate mitigating measures, and organize an integrated whole-of-government response; WHEREAS, in response to the foregoing, an emergency Cabinet meeting was

Executive Order No.110.s.2026,declared a state of national energy emergency in response WHEREAS, thereafter, on March 24, 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., through

to the imminent risk of fuel supply disruption and its adverse effects on the national economy, thereby affirming and reinforcing the necessity for urgent and coordinated measures at both the national and regional levels to ensure energy security and protect the general welfare;

known as the "Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL)" and the Bangsamoro Administrative Code provide for the powers, duties, and functions of the Chief Minister, which includes the power WHEREAS, under Section 32 (e), Article VII of Republic Act No.11054, otherwise

to "Issue executive orders and other policies of the Bangsamoro Government;

as well as powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental for the efficient and effective shall exercise all powers expressly granted by the BOL, those necessarily implied therefrom, including the promotion of health and safety, economic prosperity and social justice, full employment, and the maintenance of peace and order;1 governance of BARMM and those which are essential to the promotion of general welfare WHEREAS, as head of the Bangsamoro Government, the Honorable Chief Minister

reduction and management and climate change adaptation, and provides for coordination through the Chief Minister; mechanisms and the mobilization of resources in times of disaster, as may be recommended WHEREAS, the Bangsamoro Government recognizes the importance of disaster risk

1Section 3, Article V of the BOL.

services, and protect vulnerable sectors; necessary to mitigate the socioeconomic impact of the oil crisis, stabilize essential public WHEREAS, prompt, coordinated, evidence-based, and time-bound actions are

the principle of moral governance, the Bangsamoro Government is focused on addressing the effects and impacts of the rising fuel prices in the region brought about by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East; WHEREAS, in line with its commitment to a "Mas Matatag na Bangsamoro" guided by

the calibrated consideration of a possible declaration of a regional state of emergency consolidate data, align policy responses, and recommend appropriate measures, including consistent with regional and national laws and policies; WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to establish a dedicated inter-agency body to

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

Force (BOCITF), hereinafter referred to as the "Task Force," which shall serve as the central of rising fuel prices in BARMM and to recommend immediate, medium-term, and strategic coordinating, policy-recommending, and operational oversight body to address the impacts SECTION 1. Creation. There is hereby created the Bangsamoro Oil Crisis Impact Task

interventions to mitigate its effects on the public, government operations, and the regional economy.

SECTION 2. Composition. The Task Force shall be constituted as follows:

Members Chairperson: Chief Minister, Bangsamoro Government Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) Ministry of Public Works (MPW) Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism (MTIT) Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE) Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) Ministry of Health (MOH) Ministry of Finance, Budget and Management (MFBM) Bangsamoro Attorney General's Office Office of the Member of Parliament Atty. John Anthony L. Lim

Secretariat:Rapid Emergency Action on Disaster Incidence Office (READi)

writing, who shall have sufficient authority to act on behalf of the principal. Each ministry/office shall be represented by its head, with one (1) alternate in

SECTION 3. Policy and Objectives. The Task Force shall:

c) Identify and recommend urgent mitigating measures to protect vulnerable d) Develop policy options and operational plans for fuel conservation and service a) Ensure a coordinated, whole-of-government response to the oil crisis; b) Conduct a comprehensive assessment of impact on transportation, food supply chains, essential public services, labor and employment, social protection, publi works and logistics, and health services; sectors; continuity, and economic stabilization;

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e) Undertake a legal and policy assessment of the framework governing the f) Evaluate, based on evidence and legal parameters, the appropriateness, scope, importation of fuel from external sources, including relevant international emergency agreements and applicable national laws, for the purpose of determining feasible and compliant options available to the Bangsamoro Government; and timing, and safeguards of recommending the declaration of a regional state of

following powers and functions: SECTION 4. Powers and Functions of the Task Force. The Task Force shall have the

a) Conduct rapid assessments and continuing monitoring of oil price movements and b) Coordinate with relevant national government agencies, local government units, c) Recommend to the Chief Minister immediate measures to ease the impact of the the impacts on transport, food prices, basic commodities, power and fuel dependent services, and overall regional socioeconomic conditions; and private stakeholders, as necessary, through appropriate channels, to obtain data, align response measures, and prevent duplication of efforts;

social protection interventions, labor-related advisories, and public information crisis, including but not limited to: fuel conservation protocols in government operations, service rationalization measures that minimize disruption, targeted

d) Propose policy options for the Bangsamoro Parliament's consideration, where legislative action is needed within the competencies of the Bangsamoro campaigns; Government; e) Undertake, when necessary, a comprehensive legal and policy assessment of the f) Develop decision triggers, indicators, and a policy matrix for recommending whether conditions warrant the declaration of a regional state of emergency, relevant international agreements and applicable national laws, for the purpose of identifying compliant and feasible options for consideration; framework governing the importation of fuel from external sources, including including the scope,duration,operational implications, and safeguards;

h) Establish and maintain monitoring systems, dashboards, and reporting i) Consolidate and evaluate data, reports, and recommendations from member g) Oversee and ensure the implementation of approved contingency and action plans across ministries, offices, and agencies; mechanisms to track implementation and impacts;

1 Prepare and submit periodic situation reports and consolidated agencies;and

recommendations as provided in Section 7 of this Executive Order.

of Disaster Incidence Office (READi) shall serve as Secretariat and Technical Support Unit of SECTION 5. Secretariat. Functions of READi. The BARMM Rapid Emergency Action

the Task Force.

In such capacity, READi shall:

a) Provide administrative, operational, and technical support; b) Coordinate inter-agency implementation efforts; c Convene meetings and prepare agendas, briefs, and minutes;

f)Provide technical input/s for planning, risk assessment, and decision-making; and g) Perform such other support functions as may be directed by the Task Force. d) Establish and maintain monitoring, reporting, and data management systems; e) Consolidate submissions, assessments, and recommendations;

the Task Force and subject to the authority of the Chief Minister. BARMM READi shall not exercise policy-making authority, which remains vested in

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A majority of the members (or their authorized alternates) shall constitute a quorum. SECTION 6. Meetings and Quorum. The Task Force shall meet as often as necessary.

submit: SECTION 7. Reports; Submission of Recommendations. The Task Force shall

a) an Initial Assessment Report and Immediate Recommendations within seven (7) b) thereafter, periodic situation reports and recommendations, as may be directed. days from its initial meeting; and

and, when appropriate, to the Bangsamoro Parliament. All reports and recommendations shall be submitted to the Office of the Chief Minister

Communications and the Bangsamoro Information Office (BIO) shall coordinate with the SECTION 8. Strategic Communications. The Office of the Chief Minister - Strategic

Task Force to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent public advisories.

shall be charged against the Contingent Fund, subject to applicable budgeting, accounting. and auditing rules. SECTION 9. Funding. Funding requirements for the initial operation of the Task Force

necessary implementation guidance The Ministry of Finance, Budget and Management (MFBM) shall provide the

draft mechanisms creating inter-agency bodies addressing fuel price impacts are hereby consolidated and superseded by this Executive Order. SECTION 10. Harmonization Clause. All prior or existing issuances, memoranda, or

invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 11. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Executive Order is declared

inconsistent with this Executive Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. SECTION 12. Repealing Clause. All orders, rules, regulations, and issuances

signing and shall be publicly disseminated to ensure awareness and compliance by all SECTION 13. Effectivity. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately upon

concerned ministries and offices.

DONE in the City of Cotabato, this21 day of March 2026.

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