ZAMBOANGA CITY — Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua urged the 77 newly appointed members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament to serve with integrity and advance the aspirations of the Bangsamoro people.

Macacua made this appeal during the oath-taking ceremony of the new Members of Parliament (MPs) in Malate, Manila, on Saturday.

As the new interim chief minister, Macacua emphasized the crucial role of the MPs in ensuring justice and good governance during the region’s ongoing transition. “The oath you take today symbolizes your unwavering dedication to uphold the aspirations and rights of the Bangsamoro people,” he said.

Under the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), the BTA Parliament serves as the interim government during the transition period, with both legislative and executive powers vested in the body.

List of new MPs:

From the government: Rashdi Adiong, Haber Asarul, Ahmad Amir Balindong, Zulfikar-Ali Bayam, Uttih Salem Cutan, Muhammad Nadzir Ebil, Abrar Hataman, Saripuddin Jikiri, Alirakim Munder, Amer Zaakaria Rakim and Amenodin Sumagayan.

From the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Moro National Liberation Front: Tomanda Antok, Abdulbasit Benito, Ma-Arouph Candao, Amiroddin Gayak, Ibrahim Ibay, Kitem Jr. Kadatuan, Abdulraof Macacua and Alindatu Pagayao.

Reappointed MPs: Akmad Abas, Haron Abas, Basit Abbas, Mudjib Abu, Laisa Alamia, Mosber Alauddin, Lanang Jr. Ali, Suharto Ambolodto, Baintan Ampatuan, Susana Anayatin, Mohammad Kelie Antao, Dan Asnawie, Pangalian Balindong, Hashemi Dilangalen, Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba, Ahod Ebrahim, Suharto Esmael, Matarul Estino;

Edward Guerra, Khalid Hadji Abdullah, Abdullah Hashim, Hatimil Hassan, Mohagher Iqbal, Rasul Ismael, Raissa Jajurie, Faizal Karon, John Anthony Lim, Benjamin Loong, Don Mustapha Loong, Jose Lorena, Abdullah Macapaar, Baileng Mantawil, Ishak Mastura, Jaafar Apollo Mikhail Matalam, Froilyn Mendoza, Michael Midtimbang, Tawakal Midtimbang, Abdulkarim Misuari, Nurredha Misuari;

Rasol Jr. Mitmug, Hussein Muñoz, Suwaib Oranon, Ubaida Pacasem, Abdulwahab Pak, Randolph Parcasio, Ramon Sr. Piang, Said Salendab, Ali Salik, Omar Yasser Sema, Romeo Sema, Said Shiek, Kadil Jr. Sinolinding, Ali Solaiman, Paisalin Tago, Nabil Tan, Adzfar Usman, Sittie Fahanie Uy-Oyod and Mohammad Yacob.

BTA speaker Pangalian Balindong highlighted that the updates in the BARMM administration signify a renewed commitment to peace, justice, and progress in the region. “This reset ensures that our region remains on track while we prepare for a smooth and peaceful transition,” he said.

The newly appointed MPs are set to serve until October 2025, following the completion of the transition phase and the pioneering BARMM parliamentary elections.