Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

Republic Act No. 11054

Summary of Republic Act No. 11054 (Bangsamoro Organic Law):

Preamble and Name:
- Establishes the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao as a political entity with self-governance powers. (Article I)

Bangsamoro Identity and Territorial Jurisdiction:
- Defines who are considered Bangsamoro people and their right to identify as such. (Section 1, Article II)
- Allows adoption of official symbols like flag, emblem, and hymn. (Section 2, Article II)
- Specifies the territorial jurisdiction comprising the current ARMM, certain municipalities/barangays, and areas that vote for inclusion. (Sections 2-5, Article III)

General Principles and Policies:
- Affirms the region's integral part of the Philippines and allegiance to the Constitution. (Section 1, Article IV)
- Grants self-governance powers for political, economic, social, and cultural development. (Section 2, Article IV)
- Establishes a democratic parliamentary system of government. (Sections 3-4, Article IV)
- Provides for civilian authority, promotion of unity, social justice, and rights of non-Moro indigenous peoples. (Sections 5-10, Article IV)

Powers of Government:
- Vests all powers not granted to the Bangsamoro Government in the National Government. (Section 1, Article V)
- Enumerates the exclusive powers of the Bangsamoro Government over various matters like administration of justice, natural resources, education, health, etc. (Section 2, Article V)
- Allows the Bangsamoro Government to exercise implied and incidental powers for efficient governance. (Section 3, Article V)

Intergovernmental Relations:
- Establishes mechanisms for coordination between National and Bangsamoro Governments like the Intergovernmental Relations Body, Joint Bodies, and Councils. (Sections 2-13, Article VI)

Bangsamoro Government:
- Establishes the parliamentary system with a Chief Minister as head of government. (Sections 1-4, Article VII)
- Provides for the composition, powers, and procedures of the Bangsamoro Parliament. (Sections 5-29, Article VII)
- Outlines the qualifications, election, powers, and duties of the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers. (Sections 30-37, Article VII)
- Allows the organization of the bureaucracy and creation of offices by the Bangsamoro Government. (Sections 38-42, Article VII)

Wali (Ceremonial Head):
- Provides for the appointment, qualifications, ceremonial duties, and removal of the Wali as the ceremonial head. (Sections 1-6, Article VIII)

Basic Rights:
- Mandates transitional justice mechanisms and reparations for historical injustices. (Sections 1-2, Article IX)
- Recognizes the rights of indigenous peoples, customary laws, religious freedom, and human rights. (Sections 3-7, Article IX)
- Guarantees access to basic services, housing, labor rights, women's participation, youth rights, and rights of children and settler communities. (Sections 8-15, Article IX)
- Provides for an integrated education system, including Madaris and tribal university. (Sections 16-20, Article IX)
- Promotes science and technology, comprehensive health services, and support for disadvantaged groups. (Sections 21-23, Article IX)
- Mandates preservation of Bangsamoro cultural heritage and establishment of related institutions. (Sections 24-26, Article IX)

Bangsamoro Justice System:
- Recognizes the Shari'ah justice system and its application to Muslims. (Section 1, Article X)
- Integrates the Shari'ah courts into the Philippine judicial system under Supreme Court supervision. (Section 2, Article X)
- Outlines the sources, jurisdiction, and structure of Shari'ah courts. (Sections 3-9, Article X)
- Provides for the qualifications, compensation, and privileges of Shari'ah judges. (Sections 10-15, Article X)
- Allows for the creation of Shari'ah-related offices and recognition of traditional justice systems. (Sections 16-18, Article X)
- Maintains the jurisdiction of regular courts and promotes alternative dispute resolution. (Sections 19-20, Article X)

National Defense, Public Order, and Coast Guard:
- Affirms the National Government's responsibility for national defense and security. (Section 1, Article XI)
- Establishes a Police Regional Office under the Philippine National Police for law enforcement. (Section 2, Article XI)
- Provides for the disposition of personnel from the MILF and MNLF into the police force. (Section 2, Article XI)
- Establishes regional offices for the National Police Commission, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Bureau of Fire Protection, and Philippine Coast Guard. (Sections 3-7, Article XI)

Fiscal Autonomy:
- Grants fiscal autonomy and the power to create sources of revenues to the Bangsamoro Government. (Section 1, Article XII)
- Provides for auditing by the Commission on Audit and transparency mechanisms. (Section 2, Article XII)
- Establishes a Bangsamoro Regional Office of the Bureau of Local Government Finance. (Section 3, Article XII)
- Creates a Bangsamoro Treasury Office to receive and safeguard revenues. (Section 4, Article XII)
- Allows the National Government to provide assistance on tax administration and fiscal management. (Section 5, Article XII)
- Enumerates the sources of revenues, including taxes, fees, block grants, natural resource shares, etc. (Section 6, Article XII)
- Outlines the limitations and principles for taxation by the Bangsamoro Government. (Sections 7-9, Article XII)
- Provides for the sharing of national taxes collected in the region between the National and Bangsamoro Governments. (Section 10, Article XII)
- Establishes the Bangsamoro Revenue Office for tax assessment and collection. (Section 11, Article XII)
- Specifies the tax payment rules for corporations and the sharing with local government units. (Sections 12-13, Article XII)
- Mandates the enactment of a Bangsamoro Tax and Revenue Code. (Section 14, Article XII)
- Provides for an annual block grant from national internal revenue tax collections. (Sections 15-22, Article XII)
- Allows the Bangsamoro Government to contract loans, issue bonds, and receive official development assistance subject to conditions. (Sections 24-25, Article XII)
- Permits the acceptance of grants and donations by the Bangsamoro Government. (Section 26, Article XII)
- Allows the Bangsamoro Government to enter economic agreements and conventions. (Sections 27-29, Article XII)
- Provides for the creation and regulation of government-owned or controlled corporations. (Sections 30-33, Article XII)
- Outlines the sharing of revenues from natural resources between the National Government, Bangsamoro Government, local government units, and indigenous communities. (Sections 34-36, Article XII)
- Establishes the Intergovernmental Fiscal Policy Board to address fiscal issues. (Sections 37-41, Article XII)

Regional Economy and Patrimony:
- Mandates an economic system based on social justice and sustainable development principles. (Sections 1-3, Article XIII)
- Establishes the Bangsamoro Economic and Development Council for planning. (Section 4, Article XIII)
- Ensures gender-responsive budgeting and development programs. (Section 5, Article XIII)
- Allows Bangsamoro participation in national development planning. (Section 6, Article XIII)
- Provides for disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and related institutions. (Section 7, Article XIII)
- Grants powers over natural resources, nature reserves, protected areas, and their management. (Sections 8-9, Article XIII)
- Allows joint exercise of powers with the National Government over fossil fuels and uranium. (Section 10, Article XIII)
- Gives preferential rights to Bangsamoro residents in natural resource utilization. (Section 11, Article XIII)
- Recognizes the rights of indigenous peoples over natural resources in their ancestral domains. (Section 12, Article XIII)
- Grants authority over mines and minerals, including regulation of small-scale mining. (Sections 13-16, Article XIII)
- Allows the conduct of cadastral surveys, land classification, and urban land reform programs. (Section 17, Article XIII)
- Establishes Zones of Joint Cooperation in the Sulu Sea and Moro Gulf for resource-sharing. (Sections 18-21, Article XIII)
- Grants powers over inland waters, agriculture, fisheries, aquatic resources, and related matters. (Sections 22-23, Article XIII)
- Promotes trade, industry, tourism, economic zones, barter trade, cooperatives, and social entrepreneurship. (Sections 24-28, Article XIII)
- Prohibits toxic or hazardous substances and promotes a halal program. (Sections 29-30, Article XIII)
- Allows the establishment of banks, financial institutions, and an Islamic banking system. (Sections 31-34, Article XIII)
- Provides for the regulation of public utilities, power generation, infrastructure, and related matters. (Sections 36-39, Article XIII)

Rehabilitation and Development:
- Mandates the Bangsamoro Government to intensify rehabilitation, reconstruction, and development efforts as part of normalization. (Section 1, Article XIV)
- Provides for a special development fund of P50 billion over 10 years for conflict-affected communities. (Section 2, Article XIV)

Plebiscite:
- Outlines the process, period, and results for the plebiscite to establish the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region. (Sections 1-11, Article XV)

Bangsamoro Transition Authority:
- Establishes the Bangsamoro Transition Authority as the interim government during the transition period. (Section 2, Article XVI)
- Outlines the powers, functions, priorities, and composition of the Transition Authority. (Sections 3-4, Article XVI)
- Provides for continuity of government during the transition. (Section 5, Article XVI)
- Mandates the submission of a transition plan and the organization of the interim bureaucracy. (Sections 6-9, Article XVI)
- Specifies the transfer of powers, properties, and disposition of personnel from ARMM and National Government. (Sections 10-11, Article XVI)
- Sets the dissolution of the Transition Authority upon the election of the Bangsamoro Parliament. (Section 12, Article XVI)
- Schedules the first regular election for the Bangsamoro Government in 2022. (Section 13, Article XVI)
- Provides for initial funding for the transition period. (Section 14, Article XVI)

Amendments, Revisions, and Repeals:
- Allows amendments or revisions to the law by an act of Congress. (Section 1, Article XVII)
- Repeals Republic Act No. 6734 (ARMM Organic Act) upon ratification. (Section 4, Article XVIII)
- Provides for the effectivity of the law 15 days after publication. (Section 5, Article XVIII)