Bangsamoro Board of Investment Boosts Regional Growth
The Bangsamoro Board of Investment has approved investments worth at least P4 billion this year, reflecting increasing investor confidence in the region. Officials credit good governance and a stable peace and order environment for this encouraging development.
BBOI chairperson Mohamad Omar Pasigan announced that the milestone was reached after the board approved two new projects in agriculture and real estate, valued at P800 million, during a meeting held recently in Davao City. “This is not just a win for the BBOI, but for the entire Bangsamoro. We thank our investors and stakeholders for their trust, and we remain committed to fulfilling this Amana (responsibility) entrusted to us — to build a more competitive, inclusive, and investor-friendly region for all,” Pasigan emphasized.
The newly approved investments focus on the coconut industry in Maguindanao del Sur and mass housing in Maguindanao del Norte. These projects are expected to create at least 230 jobs, directly supporting economic inclusion and regional development.
Earlier this year, the BBOI had already surpassed its 2025 investment target by reaching P3.2 billion in registered investments as of April.
Leadership on Moral Governance
Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua welcomed the positive trend, stating, “This is a strong sign that the Bangsamoro region is now being seen as a viable and trusted investment destination.” He highlighted the region’s commitment to moral governance as a foundation for progress. “With moral governance as our foundation, we are proving that peace and development can go hand in hand. This milestone is part of our economic jihad – a peaceful struggle to uplift the lives of our people through honest governance and sustainable progress,” Macacua added.
Established in January 2019, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) resulted from the ratification of Republic Act 11054, known as the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). This autonomous region is a key outcome of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, signed in 2014 after 17 years of negotiations between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
Strategic Investments Aligned with Development Plans
Pasigan assured that the BBOI will continue aligning its efforts with the Bangsamoro Development Plan to attract strategic investments. The agency aims to ensure that economic progress remains inclusive, sustainable, and transformative for the entire Bangsamoro community.
The BARMM region includes the provinces of Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Basilan, and Tawi-Tawi, as well as the cities of Marawi, Lamitan, and Cotabato.
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