HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BTA PARLIAMENT SESSION NO. 99 ON MARCH 24, 2022

March 25, 2022

☑️60 members of the Parliament responded to the call. 28 attended physically, and 32 attended via virtual zoom.

☑️The Plenary has tackled seven (7) resolutions and nine (9) bills.

☑️The following resolutions have been referred to the appropriate committees:

▶️Proposed Resolution No. 616, entitled: A RESOLUTION URGING THE APPROPRIATE MINISTRIES OF BARMM SUCH AS THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, AND MINISTRY OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT TO REQUIRE ALL LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS IN BARM TO FORMULATE, IMPLEMENT AND COMPLY WITH THEIR COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN (CLUP) has been duly referred to the Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Energy, Committee on Local Government, Committee on Human Settlements and Development

Authors: MPs Paisalin P. Tago, Hamid Aminoddin D. Barra, and Romeo K. Sema

Co-authors: MPs Nabil A. Tan, Abraham T. Burahan, Khadafeh G. Mangudadatu, Jose I. Lorena, Omar Yasser C. Sema, Basit S. Abbas, Ziaur-Rahman Alonto Adiong, Suwaib L. Oranon, Marjanie S. Macasalong, Ibrahim D. Ali, Anna Tarhata S. Basman, Amilbahar S. Mawallil, Saffrullah M. Dipatuan, Diamila D. Ramos, Modayao M. Sacar, Nabila Margarita P. Pangandaman, Maisara D. Latiph, Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr., Punduma B. Sani, Sultan Edrieza H.. Rimbang, Susana S. Anayatin, and Eddie M. Alih

▶️Proposed Resolution No. 709, entitled:A RESOLUTION CALLING CONCERNED MINISTRIES IN THE BARMM TO CONDUCT PRICE MONITORING OF BASIC COMMODITIES TO ENSURE THAT PRICES ARE WITHIN THE SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE CONSUMERS has been duly referred to the Committee on Trade, Investment and Tourism

Author: MP Susana S. Anayatin

▶️Proposed Resolution No. 711, entitled: RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE CREATION OF ECONOMIC TASK FORCE FOR BANGSAMORO DEPORTEES FROM SABAH, MALAYSIA AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFORE has been duly referred to the Committee on Social Services and Development, Committee on Trade, Investment and Tourism, Committee on Finance, Budget and Management

Authors: MPs Sahie S. Udjah and Omar Yasser C. Sema

Co-authors: MPs Eddie M. Alih, Alzad T. Sattar, Adzfar H. Usman, Abdulmuhmin A. Mujahid, Jose I. Lorena and Nabil A. Tan

☑️The following resolutions have been approved and adopted by the members of parliament subject to style:

▶️Proposed Resolution No. 710, entitled: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SINCEREST APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE OF THE BTA PARLIAMENT TO THE ORGANIZATION OF ISLAMIC COOPERATION OF THE COUNCIL OF FOREIGN MINISTERS (OIC-CFM) WITH THEIR UTMOST CONCERN TO THE PLIGHT OF THE MUSLIM COUNTRIES INCLUDING THE MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS BANGSAMORO STATE DURING THE 48th SESSION ON MARCH 22-23, 2022 HELD IN ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

Author: MP Romeo K. Sema

▶️Proposed Resolution No. 714, entitled: RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE NEWLY-LAUNCHED OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER ON PEACE RECONCILIATION. AND UNITY FOR THEIR SUCCESSFUL REORGANIZATION AND RENEWED COMMITMENT TO PEACE IN THE BANGSAMORO REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO

Author: MP Laisa M. Alamia

☑️The following resolutions have been approved and adopted by the members of parliament:

▶️PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 703, entitled: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ALL PARLIAMENTARY AND STATUTORY COMMITTEES TO CONTINUE COMMITTEE WORK DURING THE MANDATORY BREAK FOR 2022

Authors: MPs Ali Pangalian M. Balindong, Omar Yasser C. Sema, and Lanang T. Ali, Jr.

☑️The following bills have been approved on the first reading:

♉️BTA-Parliament Bill No. 175, entitled: AN ACT UPGRADING THE MAGUINDANAO PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL FROM ITS PRESENT LEVEL 2 CLASSIFICATION TO BE ACCREDITED AS A LEVEL 3 HOSPITAL WITH 350 BED CAPACITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Author: MP Zul Oarnevn M. Abas

♉️BTA-Parliament Bill No. 183, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC REPARATION AND BENEFIT INITIATIVES FOR ORPHANS OF WAR, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Author: MP Laisa M. Alamia

Co-authors: MPs Lanang T. Ali, Jr., Mohagher M. Iqbal, Mohammad S. Yacob, Suharto M. Ambolodto, Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr., Baintan A. Ampatuan, Rasul E. Ismael, Don Mustapha A. Loong, and Amilbahar S. Mawallil

♉️BTA-Parliament Bill No. 184, entitled: AN ACT INCENTIVIZING HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS WITH AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES, FORESTRY, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEGREE PROGRAMS IN THE BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION. ESTABLISHING THE BANGSAMORO AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION INCENTIVE FUND, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Authors: MPs Laisa M. Alamia, Lanang T. Ali, Jr., Mohammad S. Yacob, and Mohagher M. Iqbal

Co-authors: MPs Suharto M. Ambolodto, Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr., Rasul E. Ismael, Don Mustapha A. Loong, Baintan A. Ampatuan, Amilbahar S. Mawallil, Omar Yasser C. Sema, and Abdullah E. Gayak

☑️After further deliberations and amendments, COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 102 submitted jointly by the Committee on Health and the Committee on Finance, Budget and Management, RE: BTA-Parliament Bill No. 51, entitled: AN ACT UPGRADING THE EXISTING DATU BLAH SINSUAT DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN MAGUINDANAO FROM ITS PRESENT LEVEL I WITH A 10 BED CAPACITY INTO LEVEL II WITH AN AUTHORIZED 50 BED CAPACITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES has been adopted and approved by the members of parliament on second reading.

Authors: MPs Zul Qarneyn M. Abas, Saffrullah M. Dipatuan, and Ubaida C. Pacasem

Co-authors: MPs Ali O. Salik, Melanio U. Ulama, Suwaib L. Oranon, Omar Yasser C. Sema, Baintan A Ampatuan, Nabil A. Tan, Sahie S. Udjah, Abdullah E. Gayak, Zesar H. Alil, Narciso C. Yu Ekey, Suharto M. Ambolodto, Nabila Margarita P. Pangandaman, Hatimil E. Hassan, Ziaur-Rahman Alonto, Adiong, Eduard U. Guerra, Paisalin P. Tago, Maisara D. Latiph, Jose I. Lorena, Rasul E. Ismael, Datu Tucao O. Mastura, Abraham T. Burahan, Abdulraof A. Macacua, Aida S. Silongan, Said Z. Salendab, Punduma B. Sani, Raissa H. Jajurie, Susana S. Anayatin, Mussolini S. Lidasan, Adzfar H. Usman, Mohagher M. Iqbal, Marjanie S. Macasalong, Modayao M. Sacar, Khadafeh G. Mangudadatu, Jamel D. Macaraya, Al-Syed A. Sali, Hussein P. Muñoz, Anna Tarhata S. Basman, Sultan Edrieza H.N. Rimbang, Don Mustapha A. Loong, Rasol Y. Mitmug Jr., Eddie M. Alih, Abduladzis M. Esmael, Mohammad S. Yacob, Amilbahar S. Mawallil, Bainon G. Karon, Romeo K. Sema, Musa K.S Diamla, Sittie Shahara I. Mastura, Ibrahim D. Ali, and Bai Maleiha B. Candao

☑️After further deliberations and amendments, COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 103 submitted jointly by the Committee on Health and the Committee on Finance, Budget and Management, RE: BTA-Parliament Bill No. 74, entitled: AN ACT UPGRADING THE UNAY AN MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL IN MUNICIPALITY OF BINIDAYAN, LANAO DEL SUR. INTO A 50 BED CAPACITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES has been adopted and approved by the members of parliament on second reading.

Authors: MPs Saffrullah M. Dipatuan, Eduard U. Guerra, Baintan A. Ampatuan

Co-authors: MPs Sittie Shahara I. Mastura, Ali O. Salik, Melanio U. Ulama, Suwaib L. Oranon, Omar Yasser C. Sema, Nabil A. Tan, Sahie S. Udjah, Abdullah E. Gayak, Ubaida C. Pacasem, Zesar H. Alil, Narciso C. Yu Ekey, Suharto M. Ambolodto, Nabila Margarita P. Pangandaman, Hatimil E. Hassan, Ziaur-Rahman Alonto Adiong, Paisalin P. Tago, Maisara D. Latiph, Jose I. Lorena, Rasul E. Ismael, Datu Tucao O. Mastura, Abraham T. Burahan, Abdulraof A. Macacua, Aida S. Silongan, Said Z. Salendab, Punduma B. Sani, Raissa H. Jajurie, Susana S. Anayatin, Mussolini S. Lidasan, Adzfar H. Usman, Mohagher M. Iqbal, Marjanie S. Macasalong, Modayao M. Sacar, Khadafeh G. Mangudadatu, Jamel D. Macaraya, Al-Syed A. Sali, Hussein P. Muñoz, Anna Tarhata S. Basman, Sultan Edrieza H.N. Rimbang, Don Mustapha A. Loong, Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr., , Eddie M. Alih, Abdullah B. Hashim, and Punduma B. Sani

☑️After further deliberations and amendments, COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 104 submitted jointly by the Committee on Health and the Committee on Finance, Budget and Management, RE: BTA-Parliament Bill No. 79, entitled: AN ACT UPGRADING THE EXISTING WAO DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN LANAO DEL SUR FROM ITS PRESENT LEVEL 1 WITH 25 BED CAPACITY INTO LEVEL 1 WITH 100 BED CAPACITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES has been adopted and approved by the members of parliament on second reading.

Authors: MPs Saffrullah M. Dipatuan, Eduard U. Guerra, and Baintan A. Ampatuan

Co-Authors: MPs Sittie Shahara I. Mastura, Ali O. Salik, Melanio U. Ulama, Suwaib L. Oranon, Omar Yasser C. Sema, Nabil A. Tan, Sahie S. Udjah, Abdullah E. Gayak, Ubaida C. Pacasem, Zesar H. Alil, Narciso C. Yu Ekey, Suharto M. Ambolodto, Nabila Margarita P. Pangandaman, Hatimil E. Hassan, Ziaur-Rahman Alonto Adiong, Paisalin P. Tago, Maisara Dandamun-Latiph, Jose I. Lorena, Rasul E. Ismael, Tucao O. Mastura, Abraham T. Burahan, Abdulraof A. Macacua, Aida S. Silongan, Said . Salendab, Punduma B. Sani, Raissa H. Jajurie, Susana S. Anayatin, Mussolini S. Lidasan, Adzfar H. Usman, Mohagher M. Iqbal, Marjanie S. Macasalong, Modayao M. Sacar, Khadafeh G. Mangudadatu, Jamel D. Macaraya, Al-Syed A. Sali, Hussein P. Muñoz, Anna Tarhata S. Basman, Sultan Edriezah H.. Rimbang, Don Mustapha A. Loong, Rasol Y. Mitmug Jr., and Eddie M. Alih

☑️After further deliberations and amendments, COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 105 submitted jointly by the Committee on Health and the Committee on Finance, Budget and Management, RE: BTA-Parliament Bill No. 89, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A LEVEL II DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAIMBUNG, PROVINCE OF SULU, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR has been adopted and approved by the members of parliament on second reading.

Authors: MPs Nabil A. Tan, Amilbahar S. Mawallil, Jose I. Lorena, Omar Yasser C. Sema, Khadafeh G. Mangudadatu, Paisalin P. Tago, Ali Pangalian M. Balindong, Abraham T. Burahan, Saffrullah M. Dipatuan, Eduard U. Guerra, Sahie S. Udjah, Adzfar H. Usman, Eddie M. Alih, Baintan A. Ampatuan, Maisarah D. Latiph, Ubaida C. Pacasem, Don Mustapha A. Loong, Ziaur-Rahman Alonto Adiong, Laisa M. Alamia, and Lanang T. Ali, Jr.

Co-Authors: MPs Suharto M. Ambolodto, Ali O. Salik, Melanio U. Ulama, Suwaib L. Oranon, Abdullah E. Gayak, Zesar H. Alil, Narciso C. Yu Ekey, Nabila Margarita P. Pangandaman, Hatimil E. Hassan, Rasul E. Ismael, Tucao O. Mastura, Abdulraof A. Macacua, Aida S. Silongan, Said Z. Salendab, Punduma B. Sani, Raissa H. Jajurie, Susana S. Anayatin, Mussolini S. Lidasan, Mohagher M. Iqbal, Marjanie S. Macasalong, Modayao M. Sacar, Jamel D. Macaraya, Al-Syed A. Sali, Hussein P Munoz, Anna Tarhata S. Basman, Sultan Edrieza H.N. Rimbang, Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr., Diamila D Ramos, Abdullah B. Hashim, Hamid Aminoddin D. Barra, Romeo K. Sema Musa K.S. Diamia, Faiz. S. Alauddin, Abduladzis M. Esmael, Jamel D. Macaraya, and Bainon G. Karon

☑️After further deliberations and amendments, COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 106 submitted jointly by the Committee on Health and the Committee on Finance, Budget and Management, RE: BTA-Parliament Bill No. 90, entitled: AN ACT UPGRADING THE SULU PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL INTO A LEVEL II HOSPITAL, INCREASING ITS BED CAPACITY, UPGRADING ITS PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND FACILITIES, AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF ITS MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR has been adopted and approved by the members of parliament on second reading.

Authors: MPs Nabil A. Tan, Amilbahar S. Mawallil, Jose I. Lorena, Omar Yasser C. Sema, Khadafeh G. Mangudadatu, Paisalin P. Tago, Ali Pangalian M. Balindong, Abraham T. Burahan, Saffrullah M. Dipatuan, Eduard U. Guerra, Sahie S. Udjah, Adzfar H. Usman, Eddie M. Alih, Baintan A. Ampatuan, Maisarah D. Latiph, Ubaida C. Pacasem, Don Mustapha A. Loong, Ziaur-Rahman Alonto Adiong, Laisa M. Alamia, and Lanang T. Ali, Jr.

Co-authors: MPs Suharto M. Ambolodto, Ali O. Salik, Melanio U. Ulama, Suwaib L. Oranon, Abdullah E. Gayak, Zesar H. Alil, Narciso C. Yu Ekey, Nabila Margarita P. Pangandaman, Hatimil E. Hassan, Rasul E. Ismael, Tucao O. Mastura, Abdulraof A. Macacua, Aida S. Silongan, Said Z. Salendab, Punduma B. Sani, Raissa H. Jajurie, Susana S. Anayatin, Mussolini S. Lidasan, Mohagher M. Iqbal, Marjanie S. Macasalong, Modayao M. Sacar, Jamel D. Macaraya, Al-Sayed A. Sali, Hussein P. Muñoz, Anna Tarhata S. Basman, Sultan Edrieza H.N. Rimbang, Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr., Diamila D. Ramos, Abdullah B. Hashim, Hamid Aminoddin D. Barra, Haron M. Abas. Susana S. Anayatin, Bainon G. Karon, Musa K.S. Diamla, Faiz S. Alauddin, and Abdulmuhmin A. Mujahid

☑️After further deliberations and amendments, COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 107 submitted jointly by the Committee on Health and the Committee on Finance, Budget and Management, RE: BTA-Parliament Bill No. 92, entitled: AN ACT UPGRADING THE BULUAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL FROM LEVEL I DISTRICT HOSPITAL WITH SEVENTY FIVE (75) BED CAPACITY TO LEVEL II DISTRICT HOSPITAL WITH TWO HUNDRED (200) BED CAPACITY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BULUAN, PROVINCE OF MAGUINDANAO, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR has been adopted and approved by the members of parliament on second reading.

Authors: MPs Khadafeh G. Mangudadatu, Raissa H. Jajurie, Jose I. Lorena, Nabil A. Tan, Paisalin P. Tago, Zul Qarneyn M. Abas, Omar Yasser C. Sema, Abraham T. Burahan, Ali Pangalian M. Balindong Ziaur-Rahman Adiong, and Saffrullah M. Dipatuan

Co-authors: MPs Ali O. Salik, Melanio U. Ulama, Suwaib L. Oranon, Baintan A. Ampatuan, Sahie S. Udjah, Abdullah E. Gayak, Ubaida C. Pacasem, Zesar H. Alil, Narciso C. Yu Ekey, Suharto M. Ambolodto, Nabila Margarita P. Pangandaman, Hatimil E. Hassan, Eduard U. Guerra, Maisara D. Latiph, Rasul E. Ismael, Tucao O. Mastura, Abdulraof A. Macacua, Aida S. Silongan, Said Z. Salendab, Punduma B. Sani, Susana S. Anayatin, Mussolini S. Lidasan, Adzfar H. Usman, Mohagher M. Iqbal, Marjanie S. Macasalong, Modayao M. Sacar, Jamel D. Macaraya, Al- Syed A. Sali, Hussein P. Muñoz, Anna Tarhata S. Basman, Sultan Edrieza H.. Rimbang, Don Mustapha A Loong, Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr., Eddie M. Alih, Ali B.Sangki, Ibrahim Ali, Abduladzis Esmael, Eddie Alih, Faiz A. Alauddin, Haron M. Abas, Akmad I. Abas, Romeo K. Sema, Said M. Shiek, Romeo C. Saliga, Mudjib C. Abu. Bai Maleiha B. Candao, Mujahid A. Abdulmuhmin, and Hashim B. Abdullah

☑️After further deliberations and amendments, COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 108 submitted jointly by the Committee on Health and the Committee on Finance, Budget and Management, RE: Proposed Resolution No. 443, entitled:

RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT MUSLIM MINDANAO ACT (MMA ACT) No. 245 (AN ACT UPGRADING THE TAMPARAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL INTO PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL OF LANAO DEL SUR, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES) has been adopted and approved by the members of parliament on second reading.

Authors: MPs Paisalin P. Tago, Marjanie S. Macasalong, Basit S. Abas, Punduma B. Sani, Diamila D. Ramos, Maisara D. Latiph, and Nabila Margarita P. Pangandaman

Co-authors: MPs. Zul Qarneyn M. Abas, Ali O. Salik, Melanio U. Ulama, Suwaib L. Oranon, Omar Yasser C. Sema, Baintan A. Ampatuan, Nabil A. Tan, Sahie S. Udjah, Abdullah E. Gayak, Ubaida C. Pacasem, Zesar H. Alil, Narciso C. Yu Ekey, Suharto M. Ambolodto, Hatimil E. Hassan, Ziaur- Rahman Alonto Adiong, Guerra, Lorena, Ismael, Tocao Mastura, Abraham T. Burahan, Abdulraof A. Macacua, Aida S. Silongan, Said Z. Salendab, Raissa H. Jajurie, Susana S. Anayatin, Mussolini S. Lidasan, Adzfar H. Usman, Mohagher M. Iqbal, Modayao M. Sacar, Khadateh G. Mangudadatu, Jamel D. Macaraya, Al-Syed A. Sali, Hussein P. Muñoz, Anna Tarhata S. Basman, Sultan Edrieza H.N. Rimbang, Don Mustapha Loong, Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr., Eddie M. Alih, Bainon G. Karon, Bai Maleiha B. Candao, Abdulmuhmin A. Mujahid, and Narciso C. Yu Ekey

☑️BTA Plenary Session is adjourned until the next Tuesday following the end of Ramadan.

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