BARMM, Philippines — The Finance, Budget, and Management Committee of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament has approved the proposed Bangsamoro Expenditure Program (BEP) for 2025, amounting to P94.41 billion.
The decision was made during a committee meeting held on Monday. The approved budget is slightly lower than the original proposal of P96.69 billion.
According to the committee, the allocated budget will fund the projects, programs, and activities of various ministries, agencies, and offices across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.
The committee also earmarked funds for Sulu and ensured the continuation of ongoing projects in the province, even as the national government finalizes the transition plan following Sulu’s exclusion from BARMM.
Committee Chair Mary Ann Arnado emphasized the Bangsamoro Government’s key priorities, including enhancing the region’s education system, improving infrastructure, strengthening healthcare services, and advancing social welfare programs—all aimed at uplifting the lives of Bangsamoro residents.
With the committee’s approval, the proposed budget will now be presented in a special plenary session this week for further deliberation.