Executive Order No. 0007 s. 2026

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Republic of the Philippines

OFFICE OFTHIE CHIEFMINISTER Bangsamoro Government Center, Governor Gutierrez Avenue, Rosary Heights VII, Cotabato City 9600

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO0 0 0 7 Series of 2026

AN EXECUTIVE ORDER STRENGTHENING MULTISECTORAL COLLABORATION

FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE RABIES PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM IN THE BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS

REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO (BARMM) THROUGH

THE ONE HEALTH APPROACH

WHEREAS, rabies is a fatal yet preventable zoonotic disease that continues to pose a significant public health threat, particularly in communities with high incidences of animal bites and gaps in access to post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP);

units mandates a strengthening of the Rabies Prevention and Control Program through multisectoral collaboration among national government agencies and local government WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9482, otherwise known as the "Anti-Rabies Act of 2007"

WHEREAS, Section 4 of R.A. No. 9482 provides for the establishment of a multi-

agency coordination for rabies elimination; agency National Rabies Prevention and Control Program, affirming the necessity of inter-

WHEREAS, the Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture iointly implement the National Rabies Prevention and Control Program pursuant to the One Health Approach in addressing zoonotic diseases;

Organic Law (BOL), the Bangsamoro Government is vested with the authority to implement WHEREAS, under Republic Act No. 11054, otherwise known as the Bangsamoro

region-specific public health programs consistent with national policies and within the framework of autonomy;

action in preventing, detecting, and controlling zoonotic diseases, including rabies; integrated, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary interconnection of human, animal, and environmental health and promotes collaborative WHEREAS, the Bangsamoro Government recognizes the One Health Approach, an approachthatrecognizesthe

BARMM), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR-BARMM) Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG-BARMM), Ministry of Environment, WHEREAS, the Bangsamoro Government, through the Ministry of Health (MOH

instrumentalities, recognizes the need for a collaborative, culturally aligned, and Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE-BARMM), and other relevant regional

sustainable approach to eliminate rabies as a public health concern;

promotes coordination, ensures accountability, mobilizes resources, and aligns local actions with both national and regional rabies elimination goals; WHEREAS, there is a necessity to institutionalize a regional mechanism that

hereby order: Autonomous Region and Muslim Mindanao, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do NOW, THEREFORE, I, ABDULRAOF A. MACACUA, Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro

Rabies Prevention and Control Program. direction, strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Regional TASK FORCE (BRP-IATF). There is hereby created a BARMM Rabies Program Inter- Agency Task Force (BRP-IATF) to serve as the primary coordinating body for policy SECTION 1. CREATION OF THE BARMM RABIES PROGRAM INTER-AGENCY

The BRP-IATF shall be composed of the following: Chairperson: Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform Vice-Chairperson: Minister of Health

O} Minister of the Interior and Local Government Members:

O Minister of Basic, Higher and Technical Education O Minister of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy 2 Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority } Local Government League Representatives 0 Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta } Other BARMM ministries, offices, instrumentalities, and BARMM-

objectives of this Executive Order. The Chairperson may invite resource recognized sectoral representatives may, through a resolution of the BRP- IATF, be designated as members whenever necessary to achieve the persons, observers, development partners, or representatives from national

without conferring membership. government agencies to meetings whenever their expertise is required,

the BRP-IATF, subject to existing compensation, budgeting, accounting, and auditing laws, compensation, per diem, honoraria, or similar benefits by reason of their membership in rules, and regulations. Members shall serve in an ex officio capacity and shall receive no additional

implementation of this Executive Order and may issue such directives as may be necessary to ensure its effective implementation. The Office of the Chief Minister shall exercise overall policy oversight over the

the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all rabies prevention and the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health. control initiatives in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, recognizing The BRP-IATF shall adopt the One Health Approach as the guiding framework for

SECTION 2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BRP-IATF

Parliament, where applicable: authority of the concerned BARMM ministries, instrumentalities, and the Bangsamoro The BRP-IATF shall perform the following functions, subject to existing laws and the

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a. Formulate a Regional Rabies Prevention and Control Strategic Plan consistent b. Develop a Rabies Elimination Roadmap for BARMM; C. Coordinate policies, programs, plans, and activities among concerned ministries with Republic Act No. 9482, the Bangsamoro Development Plan, and the National Rabies Elimination Roadmap;

d. Establish and strengthen an integrated rabies surveillance, reporting, and e. Promote coordinated planning and implementation of animal vaccination, post- f Institutionalize the One Health Approach through coordinated planning, information-sharing system among the human health, animal health, coordinated response, and evidence-based decision-making, consistent with local government units, and stakeholders, subject to existing procurement, budgeting, accounting, and auditing laws; and local government units to ensure harmonized implementation of the regional Rabies Prevention and Control Program; environmental, and local government sectors to facilitate timely detection, existing national surveillance systems and applicable laws; exposure prophylaxis (PEP), pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), responsible pet control interventions through collaborative action among concerned ministries, ownership, animal population management, and other rabies prevention and

h. Monitor and evaluate implementation and submit annual accomplishment g. Conduct joint capacity-building activities, simulation exercises, public awareness implementation, monitoring, information-sharing, capacity-building. risk communication, and resource mobilization among the human health, animal health, environmental, education, and local governance sectors; to strengthen intersectoral collaboration and community participation in rabies prevention and control; and campaigns, community education programs, and risk communication initiatives reports and policy recommendations to the Office of the Chief Minister and the Bangsamoro Cabinet.

Reform (MAFAR) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) shall jointly serve as the Secretariat of the BRP-IATF and shall provide the necessary technical, administrative, and operational SECTION 3. SECRETARIAT. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian

support for the effective implementation of this Executive Order.

The Secretariat shall: b. Prepare meeting agendas and minutes; d ( Consolidate reports and recommendations submitted by the Technical Working Convene meetings upon the authority of the Chairperson; Maintain official records and documents of the BRP-IATF;

e Coordinate the implementation of BRP-IATF resolutions, decisions, and Group and member agencies;

O Facilitate communication and information-sharing among member agencies Monitor compliance by member agencies with the policies, resolutions, and approved activities among member ministries, offices, instrumentalities, and other concerned stakeholders; directives of the BRP-IATF and provide periodic updates to the Chairperson;

h Perform such other technical and administrative functions as may be necessary and stakeholders; and

to carry out the objectives of this Executive Order.

government units shall, subject to the availability of funds and existing budgeting. SECTION 4. FUNDING. All concerned ministries, offices, instrumentalities, and local

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regular budgets. resources for rabies-related programs within their respective Annual Investment Plans and

Health shall jointly prepare consolidated funding proposals for endorsement to the Ministry of Finance, Budget and Management for possible inclusion in the annual BARMM appropriations process and external financing programs, subject to existing budgeting laws and procedures. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform and the Ministry of

internal operating guidelines governing: SECTION 5.INTERNAL OPERATING GUIDELINES. The BRP-IATF may promulgate b. decision-making processes; d. reporting templates; a. meeting procedures; c. technical standards; e. surveillance protocols;

f data-sharing arrangements; g. coordination mechanisms; and h. other internal administrative matters,

shall neither amend nor supersede policies issued by competent authorities. Provided, however, that such guidelines shall be consistent with existing laws and

Working Group (TWG) is hereby created under the BRP-IATF, composed of designated focal persons from member agencies, animal health officers, health officers, and planning officers. SECTION 6. CREATION OF A TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP (TWG). A Technical

recommend strategies, and prepare periodic program reports and technical recommendations for consideration by the BRP-IATF. The TWG shall provide technical guidance, coordinate operational activities,

necessary upon the call of the Chairperson. SECTION 7. MEETINGS. The BRP-IATF shall convene at least quarterly or as often as

Bangsamoro Cabinet containing: Working Group, shall submit annual reports to the Office of the Chief Minister and the b. Implementation status; SECTION 8. MONITORING AND REPORTING.The BRP-IATF, through the Technical a. Accomplishments; C. Policy recommendations;

d. Resource utilization; and e. Progress toward regional and national rabies elimination targets.

the publication requirements prescribed by applicable laws, including publication in the Bangsamoro Gazette, where required. SECTION 9. EFFECTIVITY. This Executive Order shall take effect upon completion of

Center, Cotabato City. DONE this &++ day of Kuqusf 2026, at the Bangsamoro Government

AMSRECOS DIVISIS MECHI ABDULB .MACACUA RELEAsED OCM-BARMM AMS-RE A212038 Chief Minister

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