12/06/2026
The Office of Deputy Speaker MP Romeo K. Sema, DPA participated in the consultative discussion on BTA Parliament Bill No. 447, otherwise known as the proposed Bangsamoro Transportation and Communications Code, held on June 10, 2026.
The activity was led by Minister Tirmizie Masahud of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications - BARMM and MP Zulfikar-Ali "Sol" S. Bayam, Chairperson of the Committee on Transportation and Communications, and was attended by representatives from various transport sectors and stakeholders.
Representing the Office of Deputy Speaker MP Romeo K. Sema, DPA were Atty. Almaizer Ampa, SLSO I, and Atty. Mohammad M. Hadji Yusoph, PAO VI, who actively participated in the discussions by providing comments, recommendations, and clarifications on several provisions of the proposed measure.
The consultation served as a valuable platform for addressing concerns relating to policy implementation, budgetary requirements, personnel needs, infrastructure development, and the transportation master plan, all geared toward strengthening the proposed code and ensuring that it effectively serves the interests of the Bangsamoro Government and the people of the Bangsamoro.
Note : The Bangsamoro Transportation and Communications Code was principally authored by no less than Deputy Speaker MP Romeo K. Sema, DPA himself together with the COTC Chairperson MP Bayam and other Honorable Members of the Parliament.
Image credits to MOTC - BARMM and MP Bayam