COTABATO CITY (January 27) — The Bangsamoro Board of Investments (BBOI) has approved ₱1.6 billion worth of projects, marking a “strong and promising start” for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in fiscal year 2026. The approvals were made during the first BBOI board meeting of the year, held Thursday as part of the three-day celebration of BARMM’s 7th founding anniversary.
BBOI Chair Mohammad Omar Pasigan said the projects reflect BARMM’s sustained focus on job creation, sectoral development, and inclusive growth under the “Economic Jihad” investment branding.
“These new investments exemplify our continuing efforts to advance the economic jihad in BARMM, anchored on the vision and leadership of Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua under the ‘Mas Matatag na Bangsamoro’ administration,” Pasigan said.
“Our focus remains on attracting investments that create jobs, strengthen key sectors, and uplift the lives of the Bangsamoro people.”
BBOI board member for Maguindanao del Norte, Michael Abas Kida, described the investments as “pregnant with bright prospects” for the province’s agricultural sector, signaling growing investor confidence in BARMM’s stable, transparent, and business-friendly environment.
During the January 21 opening of BARMM’s founding anniversary, graced by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua reported that the region recorded ₱5 billion in investments in 2025, demonstrating a sustained upward trend in investor interest.
Sectoral breakdown and community impact
The approved projects cover key sectors—agriculture, water, and support services—designed to create jobs, improve infrastructure, and uplift local communities.
