AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN ORGANIC ACT FOR THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO
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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN ORGANIC ACT FOR THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO
Republic Act No. 6734
August 1, 1989
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Summary of Republic Act No. 6734 (Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao)Preamble and Name (Article I)
- Establishes the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to develop a just society and autonomous regional government within the Philippine Constitution.
- The name can be changed by Congress upon recommendation of the Regional Assembly.
The Autonomous Region (Article II)
- Composed of provinces and cities voting favorably in a plebiscite. (Section 1)
- Plebiscite to be conducted in specified provinces and cities. (Section 2)
- Regional Assembly to fix the permanent seat of government, with Cotabato City as the provisional seat. (Section 2)
Guiding Principles and Policies (Article III)
- The Autonomous Region is an integral part of the Philippines. (Section 1)
- Policies on local autonomy, respect for beliefs and traditions, education, economic development, ancestral domain rights, labor rights, health services, and financial assistance from the National Government. (Sections 2-13)
Devolution of Powers (Article IV)
- Fundamental rights established in the Constitution and this Organic Act. (Section 1)
- Powers devolved to the Regional Assembly, Regional Governor, and special courts. (Section 2)
Powers of Government (Article V)
- The Regional Government exercises powers for governance and development, including:
- Administrative organization, revenue sources, ancestral domain and natural resources, personal and property relations, planning and development, economic and social development, education, cultural heritage, and other devolved powers. (Section 2)
- Power of eminent domain. (Section 3)
Inter-Governmental Relations (Article VI)
- The President exercises general supervision over the Regional Government. (Section 1)
- Coordination with the National Government for special courts. (Section 2)
The Legislative Department (Article VII)
- Legislative power vested in the Regional Assembly. (Section 1)
- Powers of the Regional Assembly, including creating local government units, approving the budget, and enacting laws. (Sections 2-19)
- Composition, qualifications, and term limits of the Regional Assembly members. (Sections 4-11)
- Rules of procedure, sessions, and legislative process. (Sections 12-18)
The Executive Department (Article VIII)
- Executive power vested in the Regional Governor, assisted by a Cabinet. (Sections 1-2)
- Qualifications, term limits, oath, compensation, and powers of the Regional Governor and Vice-Governor. (Sections 3-25)
- Appointment of officials, control over executive agencies, budget process, and financial management. (Sections 16-24)
Administration of Justice (Article IX)
- Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and other courts. (Section 1)
- Creation of the Shari'ah Appellate Court and its composition, powers, and procedures. (Sections 2-12)
- Shari'ah District Courts and Shari'ah Circuit Courts. (Section 13)
- Creation of a system of tribal courts. (Section 14)
- Office of Jurisconsult in Islamic Law. (Section 15)
- Codification of customary laws. (Section 16)
- Application and interpretation of laws, including Muslim Code, Tribal Code, and national laws. (Sections 17-18)
Fiscal Autonomy (Article X)
- Power to create revenue sources, levy taxes, and impose fees, subject to guidelines. (Sections 1-2)
- Distribution of tax collections between the Regional Government, provinces/cities, and National Government. (Section 5)
- Authority to grant franchises, concessions, leases, and permits for natural resources. (Section 2)
- Provisions for economic agreements, donations, foreign loans, and tax exemptions. (Sections 6-9)
Ancestral Domain, Ancestral Lands, and Agrarian Reform (Article XI)
- Protection of ancestral domain and ancestral lands of indigenous cultural communities. (Sections 1-2)
- Definition of "indigenous cultural community". (Section 3)
- Recognition of customary laws on land claims and ownership. (Section 4)
- Restrictions on disposal and resettlement of ancestral domain lands. (Sections 6-7)
- Enactment of an Agrarian Reform Law suitable for the Autonomous Region. (Section 8)
Urban and Rural Planning and Development (Article XII)
- Promotion of comprehensive regional development policies and programs. (Section 1)
- Special development programs for indigenous cultural communities. (Section 2)
- Equitable development opportunities for provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays. (Section 3)
- Comprehensive urban land reform and land use program. (Section 4)
- Creation of a Regional Planning and Development Board. (Section 5)
Economy and Patrimony (Article XIII)
- Enactment of regional laws on the national economy and patrimony. (Section 1)
- Control and supervision over natural resources, except strategic minerals and national reserves. (Section 2)
- Provisions for exploration, development, and utilization of natural resources. (Sections 3-14)
- Support for agriculture, fisheries, aquatic resources, trade, industry, and tourism development. (Sections 15-29)
Public Order and Security (Article XIV)
- Priority on maintenance of peace, order, and protection of life, liberty, and property. (Section 1)
- Creation of a Regional Police Force under the Philippine National Police. (Section 2)
- Supervision of the regional police by the Regional Governor and local government units. (Section 3)
- Responsibility of the National Government for defense and security, with a regional command of the Armed Forces. (Section 4)
- Provisions for requesting assistance from the Armed Forces in emergencies. (Section 5)
- Recognition of indigenous structures promoting peace and order. (Section 6)
Education, Science and Technology, Arts and Sports (Article XV)
- Establishment of an integrated quality education system responsive to regional needs. (Section 1)
- Educational policies, including language, culture, vocational education, and scholarship programs. (Section 2)
- Development of relevant curricula. (Section 3)
- Creation of a Department of Education, Culture and Sports. (Section 4)
- Provisions for state colleges and universities, madrasah education, science and technology, physical education and sports, and cultural heritage. (Sections 5-16)
Social Justice, Services, Institutions, and Other Concerns (Article XVI)
- Promotion of social justice and welfare services. (Sections 1-2)
- Provisions for housing, reintegration programs, family, women, youth, labor rights, and human rights. (Sections 3-10)
General Provisions (Article XVII)
- Power to adopt an official regional emblem, seal, and hymn. (Section 1)
- Oath of allegiance to the Philippines for public officers and employees. (Section 2)
- Restrictions on appointment of military personnel to civilian positions. (Section 3)
- Official promulgation of the Organic Act in multiple languages. (Section 4)
Amendments or Revisions (Article XVIII)
- Process for amending or revising the Organic Act by Congress. (Section 1)
- Power of the Regional Assembly to initiate proposals for amendment or revision. (Section 2)
- Approval of amendments or revisions by a plebiscite. (Section 3)
Transitory Provisions (Article XIX)
- Abolition of existing autonomous governments and transition of personnel and assets. (Section 1)
- Retention of rights and benefits for absorbed personnel. (Section 2)
- Creation of an Oversight Committee for supervising the transfer of powers and functions. (Section 3)
- Transfer of line agencies and offices to the Regional Government. (Section 4)
- Exemption of certain funds from the coverage of the Organic Act. (Section 5)
- Budgeting process pending enactment of a regional budgetary law. (Section 6)
- Conduct of the first regular elections for Regional Governor, Vice-Governor, and Assembly members. (Section 7)
- Creation of Code Commissions on Muslim Laws and Tribal Laws. (Section 8)
- Appropriation for initial organizational requirements and information campaign. (Section 9)
- Annual financial assistance from the National Government for infrastructure projects. (Section 10)
- Separability clause. (Section 11)
- Repeal or modification of inconsistent laws. (Section 12)
- Effectivity of the Autonomous Region upon approval in a plebiscite. (Section 13)
- Effectivity of the Organic Act after publication. (Section 14)
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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN ORGANIC ACT FOR THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO
Republic Act No. 6734
•August 1, 1989
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila
Eighth Congress
Republic Act No. 6734             August 1, 1989
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN ORGANIC ACT FOR THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled::
Preamble
The people of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to develop a just and humane society and establish an Autonomous Regional Government that is truly reflective of their ideals and aspirations within the framework of the Constitution and national sovereignty, as well as the territorial integrity of the Republic of the Philippines, and to secure to themselves and their posterity the blessings of autonomy, democracy, peace, justice and equality, do ordain and promulgate this Organic Act through the Congress of the Philippines.
ARTICLE IName and Purpose
Section 1. The name of the Autonomous Region shall be the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao unless provided otherwise by Congress upon the recommendation of...
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