Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has announced the appointment of 19 officials to lead the executive ministries of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). This significant development was revealed on November 5, following the establishment of the Government of the Day.
Key Appointments and Their Roles
The newly appointed officials will oversee 15 regional ministries, one regional authority, and three specialized offices under the Office of the Chief Minister (OCM).
- Basir Ibrahim - Ministry of Public Works (MPW)
- Naguib Sinarimbo - Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE)
- Alirakim Munder - Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD)
- Jimael Salam Salliman - Ministry of Health (MOH)
- Ishak Mastura - Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR)
- Hanie Bud - Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)
- Jomar Midtimbang - Ministry of Public Order and Safety (MPOS)
- Kitem Kaduatuan Jr. - Ministry of Labor and Employment (MOLE)
- Faizal Padate - Ministry of Trade and Investment, and Tourism (MTIT)
- Genna Jover - Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs (MIPA)
- Rashdi Adiong - Ministry of Human Settlements and Development (MHSD)
- Ubaida Pacasem - Ministry of Finance and Budget and Management (MFBM)
- Akmad Brahim - Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE)
- Jordan Bayam - Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG)
- Termizie Masahud - Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC)
- Laisa Alamia - Head of the Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA)
Macacua emphasized the importance of ethical governance, stating that the new leadership would prioritize transparency and accountability in all operations.
This government is yours; we will pursue a policy of moral governance, integrity, and accountability.
Abdulraof Macacua, Chief Minister
The Chief Minister also expressed commitment to the peace process, ensuring that economic growth and public services extend to local communities throughout BARMM. He called for collaboration with national agencies and international partners to enhance stability and long-term peace.
The appointments follow a thorough vetting process aimed at selecting individuals based on their competence and leadership capabilities, further strengthening the region's governance framework.