Senate proposes postponing BARMM elections to Aug 11, 2025
The Senate is now considering a bill that would postpone the first-ever Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections to August 11, 2025.
Senator JV Ejercito sponsored Senate Bill No. 2942 at the Senate's regular session on Wednesday, which aims to amend Article XVI, Section 13 of Republic Act No. 11054, also known as the Bangsamoro Organic Law.
The proposed bill seeks to synchronize future elections with the national polls in 2028 and every three years thereafter.
Under the measure, current BTA members will serve until their successors are elected and sworn into office, ensuring a smooth transition of power.
This adjustment also addresses concerns about potential disruptions to public services and the status and salaries of BTA employees during the election period.
The bill automatically considers candidates who filed for the 2024 elections as nominees for the 2025 polls.
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