The BARMM Grand Coalition is a political alliance in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), simply known as Bangsamoro.
BARMM Grand Coalition | |
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| Leader | Suharto Mangudadatu[1] |
| Founders | |
| Founded | April 2024 |
| Coalition members |
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History
editThe history of the BARMM Grand Coalition can be traced back to April 24, 2024 when the Bangsamoro Peoples Party (BPP), the Al Ittahad–UKB Party, and the Serbisyong Inklusibo–Alyansang Progresibo (SIAP) signed a commitment deal to form a then-unnamed coalition in Makati[3] Salaam Party would also join the alliance.[4]
The BGC was launched by its four member parties at the 3,700-seater Sarimanok Stadium in Marawi on April 29, 2024 which was attended by 20,000 people.[5][6]
With traditional leaders and politicians from political families, the BGC touts itself as an "inclusive" alternative to the incumbent Moro Islamic Liberation Front-led regional government and its party the United Bangsamoro Justice Party who are associated with the Maranao.[7][5][8]
On July 23, 2024 its member parties signed the Comprehensive Coalition Agreement (CCA) outlining the BGC's basic principles.[9]
Electoral history
edit2025 Bangsamoro elections
editThe BARMM Grand Coalition will be participating at the inaugural 2025 Bangsamoro Parliament election. They endorse Sulu governor Sakur Tan's bid to get appointed as Chief Minister of Bangsamoro.[10]
The BGC for the purpose of the election registered itself as a Regional Parliamentary Political Party (RPPP) and not as a coalition. Member parties of BGC, Al Ittahad–UKB Party and Serbisyong Inklusibo-Alyansang Progresibo Party also filed separate registrations as RPPPs.[11] By October 2024, the BGC was accredited as a party.[12]
Political positions
editBangsamoro peace process
editThe BGC has committed itself to continue the Bangsamoro peace process, particularly the fulfillment of the peace deals with both the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). They intend to use the BARMM Special Development Fund and Block Grant to expedite the integration of both former MILF and MNLF fighers.[13]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ Macabalang, Ali (June 24, 2024). "Misuari's Mahardika party joining 1st BARMM parliament derby". Philippine Muslim Today.
- ^ Unson, John (July 25, 2024). "Political bloc inks pact to help ensure clean, safe 2025 Bangsamoro elections". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ Locus, Sundy (April 26, 2024). "3 political parties in BARMM form coalition for 2025 elections". GMA News. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ Bolledo, Jairo (May 18, 2024). "Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan to challenge Murad in BARMM". Rappler. Archived from the original on June 16, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Gallardo, Froilan (April 29, 2024). "Coalition party in 2025 Bangsamoro polls flexes political muscles in Marawi". MindaNews. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Unson, John Felix (April 29, 2024). "BARMM political coalition formed". BusinessWorld. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ "Political groups set aside differences, support Gov. Tan as chief minister in BARMM polls - Journalnews". Journal Online. May 19, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ Bacongo, Keith (April 29, 2024). "Cracks, alliances surface ahead of BARMM elections in 2025". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ Locus, Sundy (July 25, 2024). "Parties in BARMM grand coalition sign pact on basic principles". GMA News. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ Cabato, Luisa (May 19, 2024). "BARMM Grand Coalition endorses Sulu governor Sakur Tan as chief minister". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ Arguilas, Carolyn (August 26, 2024). "BARMM 2025 Parliamentary Elections: voters to cast 2 ballots". MindaNews. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ Locus, Sundy (October 2, 2024). "Comelec accredits 3 parties in BARMM elections". GMA News. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ "BARMM Grand Coalition commits to implement all signed peace agreement". SunStar Zamboanga. SunStar Publishing Inc. May 21, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024.