BARMM leadership pushes to complete 2027 budget before 100-day mark

COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua on Monday instructed all newly appointed cabinet members and office heads to expedite their proposed budget allocations for the 2027 fiscal year. The directive comes as the Bangsamoro Parliament convenes to outline its priority legislative agenda for its first 100 days in operation. The regional budget passage has been identified as a top priority for the period, reflecting the administration's commitment to establishing its financial framework early in its term. Officials have been tasked with submitting their spending proposals to meet the accelerated timeline, ensuring the parliament can review and approve allocations before the 100-day benchmark concludes. The push to complete budget deliberations ahead of schedule is intended to allow the BARMM government to implement planned programs and services without delay once the fiscal year commences.