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History and current events teach us that peace and order is an essential ingredient of genuine prosperity and social development.
00:09.5
This is the path that we choose to take.
00:12.6
Despite difficulties, despite our diversity and differences as a people,
00:17.1
we are joined together by a unique history and have constantly invested our energies and resources in strengthening the pillars of peace.
00:25.3
Our police, military, and Coast Guard undergo continuous capacity building and asset upgrading
00:31.8
so that they are better able to preserve the peace and defend our territory.
00:36.6
We have noted an overall decrease in crime rate and an improvement in crime solution efficiency.
00:44.3
But this is not enough.
00:47.6
This is not enough.
00:49.0
Our law enforcement needs to continue to earn the trust of our people.
00:55.3
The strong pillars of our criminal justice system, especially in light of the new rules on criminal investigation and our independent judiciary, function in unison.
01:08.2
In tandem with the justice system, COA's audit mechanism works in harmony with our transparency, streamlining, and open government initiatives.
01:16.9
All in all, these successfully foster a culture of accountability that curbs corruption in government.
01:22.9
With a newly enacted reform,
01:25.3
Public Act No. 12009 that I signed just last Saturday,
01:31.2
government procurement will be modern and innovative,
01:34.4
more streamlined and efficient,
01:36.4
and truly at par with global best practices.
01:42.1
We sincerely thank Congress for its timely and decisive action in amending the 20-year-old law.
01:50.3
We have come a long way in our quest for a lasting and inclusive peace.
01:55.3
No guerrilla fronts remain active across our country today.
01:59.2
Only seven weakened groups remain to be dismantled.
02:02.7
And they are the subject of focused operations.
02:06.0
But along with the assertion of government might,
02:08.2
we also offer peace, community development, and reintegration programs for those who have returned to the fold of the law.
02:16.9
Through a comprehensive and transformative approach,
02:19.8
we have rebuilt not only lives, but also conflict-affected communities.
02:25.3
The implementation of peace agreements is now in its concluding phase.
02:30.4
Former combatants now live peaceful and productive lives in their respective communities.
02:35.9
Some of our former rebels are now absorbed into the AFP,
02:39.7
serving in the defense of the Republic,
02:42.0
while others are now part of the PNP BARM.
02:45.6
Government will honor and fully comply
02:48.2
with its remaining deliverables and commitments under these agreements.
02:55.3
In November last year, we signed proclamations granting amnesty to former rebels.
03:05.6
A month later, and then in June of this year,
03:08.9
the House of Representatives and the Senate issued their respective resolutions
03:13.3
concurring with these amnesty proclamations.
03:20.9
That Congress is one with us is a testament
03:24.3
to the whole of the United States.
03:25.3
To the whole nation's sincere desire for peace.
03:29.0
In such a short period, the BARM has impressively established
03:32.2
a strong foundation for its progressive, autonomous social development.
03:37.0
Investments continue to pour into the BARM.
03:39.9
Last year, investments in the region increased by 140% year on year.
03:46.2
The improved peace and order situation, good governance,
03:49.5
not to mention high hopes and confidence amongst its people,
03:52.4
all contribute to the reasons
03:55.3
why the BARM's Poverty Index has significantly decreased since 2018.
04:02.3
the rehabilitation and rebuilding continue
04:08.6
under the supervision now of the Office of the President.
04:13.2
Our focus remains on restoring energy, water, and livable communities.
04:19.9
As of today, all seven intergovernmental mechanisms of the BARM,
04:25.3
as mandated under the Organic Law,
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have been organized and activated.
04:30.7
These will guarantee effective and constant consultation
04:33.4
between the Bangsamoro and national governments
04:36.1
in the fundamental aspects of governance.
04:39.4
Five out of the seven essential laws for the BARM
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have already been enacted by the BTA Parliament.
04:46.3
Now, it has its own administrative code.
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It has its own local government code,
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its own election code,
04:52.4
and those for education and the civil service.
04:55.3
So, with these inspiring developments,
04:58.7
the BARM appears primed and ready
05:00.5
for its regular elections,
05:03.2
the first ones that they will have in the coming year.