BARMM Polls Postponed Senate and House Concur on October 13 Date

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Title BARMM Polls Postponed Senate and House Concur on October 13 Date

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will hold its parliamentary elections on October 13, following a decision by the Senate and House of Representatives to postpone the polls from their original May 12 date. This development comes after Senate President Francis Escudero announced that the House has adopted the Senate version of a bill seeking to reschedule the elections.

Rationale for Postponement

According to Escudero, the postponement is necessary due to the Supreme Court's decision to remove Sulu from the BARMM. This ruling has significant legal implications regarding the autonomous region, making it essential to reschedule the elections to ensure a smooth and peaceful voting process.

Decommissioning Efforts

Presidential peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. informed senators that rescheduling the BARMM elections would enable his office to concentrate on decommissioning efforts, aimed at reducing the threats posed by loose firearms during the election period. This move will help ensure that election-related violence remains under reasonable government control.

Background The Senate Bill

On November 4, Escudero filed Senate Bill (SB) 2862, which seeks to postpone the BARMM elections to a later date. The explanatory note for the bill stated that the Supreme Court ruling provided a compelling reason to postpone the Bangsamoro regular elections, given its legal implications regarding Sulu's exclusion from the autonomous region.

House Concurance

The following day, Speaker Martin Romualdez introduced a similar measure, House Bill (HB) 11034. The House subsequently agreed to adopt the Senate version of the bill, paving the way for the postponement of the BARMM polls to October 13.

In conclusion, the decision to postpone the BARMM polls is crucial in ensuring a peaceful and orderly voting process. By rescheduling the elections, we can reduce the risks associated with loose firearms and election-related violence, ultimately promoting a more stable and secure environment for the Bangsamoro region.

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