OPAPRU hails, encourages Bangsamoro Parliament

COTABATO CITY — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru) on Saturday urged members of the newly constituted Bangsamoro Parliament to bridge diverse perspectives and work together as the region begins its first regular parliamentary government.

In a statement, Secretary Mel Senen S. Sarmiento, Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, congratulated the Parliament’s newly elected leaders, headed by Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua and Parliament Speaker Amer Zaakaria Rakim.

He also congratulated the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government and Parliament on the successful conduct of its inaugural session on Oct. 30.

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“As this new chapter of governance unfolds, nurturing social cohesion, mutual respect, and inclusive dialogue remains vital across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao,” Sarmiento said.

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He called on Members of the Parliament and regional leaders to uphold good governance and to collaborate in spirit and action to advance the welfare of every community and the enduring dividends of the Bangsamoro peace process.

Sarmiento spoke on behalf of Opapru and the government’s Peace Implementing Panel. 

He said the office, under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., reaffirms the national government’s unwavering support for the regional government as it moves into full, regular parliamentary governance.

“The crucial task now facing us is implementing governance, one that creates shared value,” he said.

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He said the new Bangsamoro government and Parliament must focus on delivering programs and essential services, especially to remote, underdeveloped and vulnerable communities.

“The true measure of this historic transition will be how it improves lives, strengthens public trust, and builds a future where peace and development go hand in hand,” he added.

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Sarmiento also thanked the security forces and peace mechanisms that secured the proceedings. /gsg