Petition for Registration and Accreditation of Bantek Farmers Association (BFA) as a Parliamentary Sectoral Organization

COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS Republic of the Philippings Intramuros, Manila

LIST OF NOMINEES WITH CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF NOMINATION OF SECTORAL CANDIDACY (CAN-SCLFOR THE BANGSAMOROPARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS

[iNSTRUCTiONs: (Read wel before ftling out this form) Completely fut-put alt the items in this form. If the informatiou renuired is not apphicable then write "N/A". This Certifcato shall include the required attoctation hofore a Norary Public or any ofictal anthortzed to administer path. COMELEC officinis gre NOT authorized to administer oath. Sobmit this form in nccordarce with the guidelines under COMELEC Resolution No. No filing fee shall be imposed.

Pariiamentary Sectoral Organization in the 2026 BARMM Parliamentary Elections, I, BLARTEL.DERNABE Chairperson/ President/ Sectetary-General of the aforesaid sectorat organization. herebv noninate, in thg order staten, ths norminees for the 2026 BARMM Parliamentary Elections: Bantok.Fantior's Associatiom PURSUANT tO the sectoral organization, registered/ registering with the Commission to participate in the power ad authority vested in me hy the Constitution and By-taws

LIST OF NOMINEES (Onty the irst nomine shall ppem on the official baiot. The remaining ns the eandidacy oniy in the event or the demth, witdrawal, substifutiom, disquatificatiot, or incapachry of (he nominee rnked ahead of them.) Te listed in wder of pne rity snd nay assme

1 BILArtE t BERNABE

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or exhibiting ethical behavior in the community and sector being representes represented; that they have all quatifications and none of the disqualifications prescribed by law, that they are not candidates for any elective offiee; and that they have been selected as nominees due to their outstanding involvement and accornplishments, and I hereby certify that the above-named nominees are members of the sector and parliamentary sectoral organization herein

ADDITIONAL STATEMENT FOR ULAMA aNd TRADITIONAL LEADERS:

I process. in the cornmunity and sector heing represented and/or as result of the sector's internal consensus-building and decision-making and have been selected as nominees due to their outstanding involvement and accomplishments, and or exhibiting ethical behavior I hereby certfy that the nominees are menbers of _NoN-woro NDIGeNous peoPtex (Ulama or Traditional Leaders) sector

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereuuto affix my signature th. 91 ( Philippines.

Chairperson/ President/Secretart-General / Authorized Ropresentative BILARTE T BERNABI

affiamt exhibiuing to me an Identificaton Dorument/Card which contains a phorograph and signature bearing No. SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this this issued by O AERRiE Poffeer Autbrzed t Admmistor oah S+ W WWBARTUeN.SCL. a

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SPP NO.

Received:

COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS Republic of the Philippines

Intramuros, Manila {Date /Hour}

MANIFESTATION OE INTENT TO.PARTICIPATE By:

BANGSAMORO ELECTIONS (MIP-PSRS) REPRESENTATIONSYSTEM IN THE 2O26 INTHE PARLIAMENTARY SECTORAL Irenrnio sod Asre +

fiNsTROCTiONs:(Read we) hefore nlling our thts form.) Submit this form in aconrdanew wth the goidaimes under the Implomenting Rutes snd Regularions of the Bongsathorg Electeral This must he fited as ottachment to the Mnnifestatioein Let of Fotitios for Kegistration For PsOs (Mt.R-Ps0) ar Petinion for Registratior as Ps0 or Contition of PS0s for the 202f Bangsatoro Portiamentary Wlertions The following must be attached to this Mip.P&R5: (1) List of Noninees with Cerrincate of Aceeptance as Sextoral Candidates (CAN) Sc). impnrtant: For the 2026 8PE, the (3) MLPR-pS0 or Petitian for Registrotiott and (b) Li$t of Nominees (page 1 of tist of Completety all out all the te This manifestation xhall inclode the reuuired attestotom befor a Noary Pubie or any oftetal authoriznd to administer an oath COMELEC offieals arr NOT authorized to sdminister oaths Notminees with CAN-Sc) must be published, There is no nerd to puhlish the CAN-SC pages (pages 2-7) before suhmiseion as these will be pubtished in the COMELEL website. Lde2 aenddndpoulae inMarr 2026 ems m chis frem. if the anformation requrext is nfw appteahic then write "N/A*.

EM BERNASE T BILARTE wicaty SOTARNE -

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THE FULL NAME DF THE PARLIAMENTARY SECTORAL ORGANIZATION: *.....

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1. Acronym

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{Acronym mst not exceod twenty {zo} characters)

REGISTRATION: Registered As / Registering As:

X Partiamentary Sertoral Organization. Sector Represented: REOPLEs NON-MORO INDIGENOUS

2. Q APRTT ToTaT-TzToT2Ta

{Month} {Day} {Ycat}

3 PLACE OF ORGANIZATION, PRINCIPAL HEADQUARTERS AND BRANCHES AND CHAPTER ADDRESSES, IF ANY: {Use additional sheets, i necessary)

3.1 Place of organization:

BRGY BANTEK, UPI, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE

3, 2 Principal Headqaarters:

BRGY BANTEK,UPI,MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE

3.3 Branches / Chapter Auarass/es: (if opplicubte)

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4. CONTACT DETAILS: +.1 Postal Address: 4.2 E-mail Address:

[email protected]

BRGY. BANTEK, UPI MAGUINDANAO DELNORTE 4.3 Contact Number:

09069641675

$ Important: Must be attached in the MLPR-PSO or

Petition for Registration

LIST OF NOMINEES th CAN-SC {Im{rmtionaly teft blank}

( PERIOD OF EXISTENCE BASED ON REGISTRATION:

6.1 From time of Registradion:

6.2 Ceased to exist from a period of one (1) year from time of Registration: YES O NA

LiST OF FOUNDERS: (Alphabetically orrangeu by surname. Use #aditionol sheets, ifnecessary)

FEDENCIOREJAY E BERNABE.BILARTE T IFEDENCIO,NELSON E BERNABE.DAVIEP PASAnDALAN, JIMMY A. NAME [surname first] MALE FOUNDERS POSITION NAME (surname frse) FEMALE FOUNDERS POSITION

TOTAL NUMBER OF MALE FOUNDERS: TOTAL NUMBER OF FOUNDERS: S 5 FOUNDERS: TOTAL NUMBER OF FEMALE

LIST OF CURRENT OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, & THEIR RESPECTIVE POSTTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS: (Afphabeticuily arranged by surnome. Use additionol sheels, f trecess(ry}

BERNABE.BILARTE T BERNABE.DAVIE P FEDENCIO,REJAY PASANDALAN JIMMY A FEDENCIO,NELSONE NAME surnme frst MALE OFFICERS SECRETARY ICHAIRMAN TREASURER V-CHAIRMAN PO POSITION NAME(surname first) FEMALE OFFICERS FOSITION

TOTAL NUMRER OF OFFICERS TOTAL NUMBER OF MALE OFFICERS: 5 TOTAL NUMBER OF FEMALE OFFICERS

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PARTICIPATION:

9.1 Flertion yenrs participated: 2025

I hereby cettify that the facts stated herein are true and correct of my own personal knowledge.

BILARtE t BERNABE President/ chairmaa/Secretry General

ATTESTATION

taw. herohy depose and statf that. "BRGY BANTEK UPf,MAGUNDANAO DELNOHTE..after having heen dely sworn to in accordance with BANTEK FARMERS'S ASSOCIATION BERNABE T BILARTE *+ CHAIRMAN Togal age, and" with postst address at af the

3. t have rend and understood the contents therepf and ackooylegge that tha same are true and correct haxed 2. t have caused the foregeing Mip-psrs tn he prepared and fued with the Commision on tlections; and 1. I zn one of de officers of the teregoing Manifestation of (ntent to Purlicipate in the Partamentury Setsorol Representatiot System (Metp-P RS) on my personal knowiedge. ak duty authorized to yerify the.

President/ Chairmtn/ Secretary General BILARTE T BERNABE

his/her kentifiearion Card No IN WiTNES$ WhEREOF,I haye hereuntn afixed my sigoatur^e this f APR 3 1 (82G atlant exhihiting tn me

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ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE (BRAC) BANGSAMORO REGISTRATION AND COMMISSION ON ELECTION Republic of the Philippines Intramuros, Manila EN BANC

FOR REGISTRATION OF THE BANTEK FARMER'S ASSOCIATION (BFA), AS A PARLIAMENTARY IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION SECTORAL SPP NO.

ORGANIZATION

represented by its President, BILARTE BANTEK FARMER'S ASSOCIATiON (BFA) BernAbe, Petitioner.

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PETITION

represented by its President and duly authorized representative BILARTE Maguindanao del Norte, BARMM, unto this Honorable Commission, most respectfully files this Petition by averring, THAT: BERNABE, with principai office address at Barangay Bantek, Upi Municipatity, PETITIONER, BANTEK FARMER'S ASSOCIATION (BFA for breVity) herein

1. The Petitoner is a sectoral organization composed of members of the

Municipality, Maguindanao del Norte, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). non-moro indigenous peoples community residing in Barangay Bantek, Upi

2. The principal place of business and postal address for election purposes of our Party Sectoral Organization (PSO) is at Barangay Bantek, Upi orders, summons and processes in connection with this Petition. It may also be reached through its official mobile number: 09093204179, and through its official email address at bfa.secorg@gmail,com. Municipality, Maguindanao del Norte, BARMM, where it may receive notices.

3. The Petioner was formally organized as a Party Sectoral Organization (PSO) on January 5, 2012 at Barangay Bantek, Upi Municipaiity, Maguindanao del Norte.

4 The organizational structure of the Petitoner is detailed in the attached

this Petition, outlines the hierarchy, roles, and responsibilties within the docurment, marked as "Annex A", which is heretofore made an integral part of

committees dedicated to specific advocacies and operational functions. organization. This includes the executive committee and the various

5. The selection and election of the officers of the Petitioner are conducted Committee, which ensures transparency, fairness, and adherence to the the voting procedure, and announcing the results. through a dermocratic process held at Barangay Bantek, Upi Municipality. Maguindanao del Norte. The organization holds its Assembly in the Barangay Bantek, Upi Municipality, Maguindanao del Norte, where all the members convene. During this assermbly, officers are elected by a majority vote of the attending members. The election process is overseen by an Election organization's bylaws. The Election Committee is responsible for managing

6. A list detailing the names, positions and addresses of its officers and members of its committeos of the Petitioner are detailed in the minutes of the

election proceedings which are recorded and maintained for organizational

integral part of this Petition. records, a copy of which is hereto atfached as "Annex B" and made an

7. Petitioner hereby submits its List of Nominees for sectoral representation marked as "Annex c". together with their duly accomplished Certificate of

Acceptance of Nomination for Sectoral Candidacy (CAN-SC) using the official form prescribed by this Honorable Commission:

8. The Petitioner represents the non-moro indigenous peoples community the municipality of Upi but also reaching out to neighboring areas and residing in Barangay Bantek, Upi Municipatity, Maguindanao del Norte, within BARMM. Our membership base extends far and wide, encompassing not only

settlements where settiers are prominent. We have established a network of dedicated members and supporters, including individuals, families, and community leaders, all committed to the advancement and empowerment of ron-moro indigenous peoples within the region.

9. Our membership is minority and marginalized inclusive, welcoming individuals from various backarounds and walks of life who share our vision for a

prosperous and harmonious community. Through our extensive outreach efforts and grassroots initiatives, we ensure that the voices and concerns of non-moro indigenous peoples are heard and addressed effectively in the Representation System as a Party Sectoral Oraanization. decision-making processes of BARMM through the Parliamentary Sectora

10. The membership of BFA within the Bangsamoro region has exceeded fifty of the List of sectoral organization members is marked as "ANNEX D" and made an integral part of this Petition. (50) members who are all residents of Barangay Bantek, Upi Municipality Maguindanao del Norte all of whom are registered voters of BARMM. A copy

11. The summarized platform of governmont for the Petitioner which is intricately woven with its scotoral advooacies, reflecting the organization's commitment

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healthcare, and livelihood opportunities. Furthermore, BFA stands firm in as "Annex E" and made an integral part of this Petition. to addressing the unique needs and aspirations of the non-moro indigenous del Norte, BARMM. At its core, BFA advocates for the empowerment of its Norte by championing their rights, facilitating access to quality education. promoting social integration and harmony among non-moro indigenous peoples and other communities within BARMM, emphasizing the importance of unity and cooperation in achieving lasting peace and development. A copy of the comprehensive platform of government oi the BFA is hereto attached non-moro indigenous peoples-members residing in Upi, Maguindanao del peoples community within Barangay Kibucay, Upi Municipality, Maguindanao

12. The Petitioner strongly manifests its intent to participate in the Parliamentary by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is hereto attached as "Annex F" and made to form as an integral part hereof. This manifestation stance in fulfiling its role of giving a voice to the non-moro indigenous peoples community of Upi, Maguindanao del Norte through the Petitioner's participation within the parliamentary system. Sectoral Representation Elections as a Party Sectoral Organization. A copy of Representation System (MIP-PSRS) in accordance with the format specified demonstrates BFA's adherence to electoral procedures and its proactive BFA Manifestation of Intent to Participate in the Parliamentary Sectoral

13. The Petitioner is NOT a religious sect or denomination, organization or association organized for religious purposes:

14. The Petitioner have been duly certified and accredited by the appropriate Peoples' Affairs (MIPA), its Application for Certification having been granted ministry, regional offices. or agencies as required under Sec. 18, Art. IV of the Bangsamoro Electoral Code (BEC) as a Non-moro indigenous peoples having undergone stringent scrutiny by the Ministry of the Indigenous Organization for the the non-moro indigenous peoples communities. BFA

attached to this Petition as "Annex G" and made to form part as an integral pat ereof through the issuance its Non-moro indigenous peoples Organization Certificate dated 11 February 2026. A Copy of the certification is hereto

15. The Petitioner does NOT and shall NOT advocate violence or unlawful means to seek its goal nor aim to propagate any ideology opposed to the principles of a republican and democratic government:

16. The Petitioner shali uphold and adhere to the Constitution and shall obey all taws and fegal orders promulgated by the duly constituted authorities.

17. The Petitioner is NOT receiving financial support from national parties or have any alliance with a national party for the purpose of participating in parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro:

18. The Petitioner is NOT supported by, nor does it accept financial contribution from, any foreign government or other agencies;

19. The Petitioner's official logo is known as the Rising Harvest. The party logol as "Annex H" is BFA's Official Logo, and made to form part as an integral component hereof. shall also serve as the corporate seal. The logo for the BFA features a sun rising behind farmland representing growth, hope, and productivity. Attached

20. The Petitioner hereby attaches its Constitution and By-Laws, which for governance and accountability within the organization. This document also of meetings and assernblies, the dissolution of the organization, and any comprehensively outine the guiding principles, objectives, membershipl contains provisions regarding the election or selection of officers, the conduct other pertinent matters essential to the functioning and integrity of BFA. Attached as "Annex I"* is BFA's Constitution and By-Laws, and made to form part as an integral component hereof. criteria, organizational structure, decision-making processes, and procedures

21. Included herein are comprehensive records showcasing the tangible efforts array of activities, including but not limited to: pastor leadership seminar. region. Attached as "Annex J" are the pieces of Evidence of the Advocacies and Campaigns undertaken in relation to the Non-moro indigenous peoples Communities Sector by BFA, and made to form part as an integral and impactful initiatives undertaken by the Petitioner in advocating for the interfaith fellowship for the indigenous peoples and general youth fellowship effecting positive change and promoting inclusive development within thel component hereof. welfare and advancement of the non-moro indigenous peoples community Upi, Maguindanao deL Norte, BARMM. These records encompass a wide These evidence-based advocacies and campaigns serve as a testament to BFAs unwavering commitment to the upliftment and empowerment of the non-moro indigenous peoples cormmunities, reflecting Its dedication to

22. Petitioner hereby submits proof of payment of docket fees in the amount of K*: the requirements of this Honorable Commission, attached hereto as "Annex Ten Thousand and Six hundred Pesos (P10, 600.00), in compliance with

23. Petitioner likewise submits proof of publication of the following documents, in publisher's affidavit are attached hereto as "Annex L": accordance with Comelec rules. Copies of the publication and corresponding

B A Manifestation of Intent to Participate in the Parliamentary Verified Petition for Registration:

Elections (MIP-PSRS); and C) List of Nominees (excluding the Certificates of Acceptance of Normination for Sectoral Candidacy or cAN-Sc)

ATTACHED DOCUMENTARY EXHIBITS

docurments as to constitute an integral part hereof: 24. in support of this Petition, we have attached the following supporting

ANNEX A B TITLEIATTACHED DOCUMENT Organizational Structure Copy of the Minutes of the Meeting detailing the List of the names, DESCRIPTION A detailed minutes of roles. Outlines the hierarchy. responsibilities the organization the meeting with the list within and

C List of Nominees organization and members of the committees of the positions and addresses of the officers for sectoral of officers and other committees organization. Of the

representation D E List of sectoral organization nembers Platform of Government advocating Sectoral Advocacies whichis intricately government for the BFA Summarized platform of. woven with its sectoral

F in ' the form Commission: Manifestation of intent to Participate in the Representation System ("MIP-PSRS") Parliamentary prescribed by Sectoral the parliamentary elections: participate advocacies BFAs Format compliance declaration intention with of to in

COMELEC

H G Indigenous Peoples Affairs (MIPA) BFA's Constitution and By-Laws Official Logo Certification from the Ministry MIPA dated 11 February Certification issued by 2026 Copy requirements. detailing the

structure. governing operations constitution and by-laws BFA's and

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K L J Proof of payment of proper fees. Proof of Publication the Non-moro indigenous peoples Evidence of the Advocacies - and Campaigns undertaken in relation to may Commission: Communities Sector be prescribed by as the corresponding publisher's affidavit as proof of publication. undertaken by the BFA payment fees, as mandated by publication records showcasing the impactful COMELEC. Copies A tangible Evidence comprehensive efforts and of Of of Teguisito initiatives BFA's and the

PRAYER

{PSO) FOR NON-MORO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES SECTOR for the purpOSe of Elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Honorable Commission GRANT this Petition and duly REGISTER the BANTEK participating in the Regional Parliamentary Sectoral Represontation System FARMER'S ASSOCIATION (BFA) aS a PARTY SECTORAL ORGANIZATION WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is respectfully prayed that the

premises Petitioner also prays for other reliefs which are just and equitable under the

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED

SIGNED this in Cotabato City, Philippines

BILARTE BERNABE

President

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) Cotabato City ) S.S.

VERIFICATION and CERTIFICATION AGAINST NON-FORUM SHOPPING

I, BILARTE BERNABE, after having been duiy swom to in accordance with law. do hereby depose and state:

# That I am the Petitioner in the above-entitled case. 2 That I have caused the preparation of the foregoing Petition: 3 That have read the Petition and fully understood the cortents thereof, and 4 That all allegations therein contained are true and correct of my own personal knowledge

and based on authentic documents: 5. That the pleading is not filed to harass, cause unnecossary dolay, or needlessly increase

the cost of litigation: 6 The factual allegations therein have ovidentiary support or if specifically so identfled, will

T That 1 have not commenced any action or proceeding involving the same issue in the tikewise have evidentiary support after a reasonabie opportunity for discovery

Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or any other tribunal or agency:

8. That to the best of my knowiedge, no such action or proceeding is pending in the Suprerme

Court, the Court of Appoals or any tribunal or agency; and.

9. That, if I should iearn thereafter that a similar action or proceeding has been filed or is

pending before any courts of tribunal or agency, I undertake to report that fact to the Court.l tribunal or agency, wherein this pleading has been filed within five (5) calendar days therefrom.

IN WITNEss WHEREOF. I have hereunto affixed my signature this AP.. .... in Cotabato City, Philippines.

BILARTE BERNABE

(Affiant)

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this APR 0 1 2E2S i

with Affiant exhibiting to me his iD No. as competent proof of his identity

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