Decentralization/Federalism – 2019
2019
Full Implementation 
A plebiscite ratified the Bangsamoro Basic Law on January 21, 2019. [1] The 80-member Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) was sworn in on February 22, 2019. The BTA is responsible for the governance of the newly created Bangsamoro Autonomous Region until elections are held in 2022.[2] In December, the BTA noted that work had begun on seven bills that would serve as a legal basis for the new government.[3]
[1] “Fifth public report,” Third Party Monitoring Team, March 11, 2019.
[2] “From ARMM to BARMM: Transition government to be the voice of Bangsamoro aspirations,” Philippine Information Agency, February 24, 2019.
[3] “Bagsamoro government fast tracks 7 priority bills,” Philippine Information Agency, December 4, 2019.