THE National Government-Bangsamoro Government Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB), composed of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), announced that it was able to convene and activate all the seven mechanisms of the IGRB created under the Bangsamoro Organic Law in less than a year.
The seven IGRB mechanisms are the Philippine Congress-Bangsamoro Parliament Forum, Intergovernmental Fiscal Policy Board, Joint Body for the Zones of Joint Cooperation, Intergovernmental Infrastructure Development Board, Intergovernmental Energy Board, Bangsamoro Sustainable Development Board, and the Council of Leaders.
The IGRB, which convened for the 16th time in Davao City this week, is co-chaired by DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman and BARMM Minister Mohagher Iqbal.
Among the issues resolved were the establishment of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) regional/satellite office in BARMM, including the recognition of the Bangsamoro Land Transportation Office (BLTO) issuance of driver’s license, renewal of motor vehicle registration, and miscellaneous transactions.
“We remain hopeful that every time the IGRB convenes, we get closer and closer to fulfilling our dream of Mindanao that is thriving and BARMM that shines as a land of promise,” Secretary Pangandaman said.
Also present during the meeting were Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr.; Bangsamoro Parliament Speaker Ali Pangalian Balindong, Floor Leader and Atty. General Laiha Dumama-Alba, Cabinet Secretary Mohd Asnin Pendatun, Ministers Ubaida Pacasem, Naguib Sinarimbo, Raissa Jajurie, Eduard Guerra, Mohammad Yacob, Akmad Ibrahim, and Paisalin Tago.
Other representatives present came from the Department of Finance, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of National Defense, Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation, and National Economic and Development Authority.