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Marcos tells new BTA members to protect hard-won peace
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged newly appointed members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament to protect the hard-won gains of the Bangsamoro peace process.
Speaking at their oath-taking ceremony in Malacañang, Marcos expressed confidence that the BTA members will continue to advance the peace process through the implementation of signed agreements.
He emphasized that protecting these gains is a shared responsibility to ensure uninterrupted advancement.
The President also highlighted the diversity of the country and the common thread of longing for peace and progress that binds the nation.
The BTA serves as the interim regional government for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
The first parliamentary elections in BARMM were postponed from May 12 to October 13, 2025.
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