Executive Order No. 0002 s. 2025

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Republic of thr Alfhilippines

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

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 0 0 0 20

Series of 2025

REORGANIZING THE STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS FUNCTION

AND CREATING THE STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS TEAM (SCT) WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MINISTER

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Administration to foster greater accessibility between the Chief Minister and the Bangsamoro people by enhancing communication and engagement through effective communication strategies;

WHEREAS, the Chief Minister is committed to ensuring that the Bangsamoro people

Administration, while maintaining transparency and openness in all public communications; are informed, engaged, and connected with the policies, programs, and initiatives of this

efforts and ensuring the successful completion of the Government of the Day's remaining agenda until October 2025, necessitates effective and strategic communication across WHEREAS, this Administration, vowing continuation of previous Administration's

BARMM;

disinformation are essential to maintain public trust and confidence; WHEREAS, strategic communications and addressing misinformation and

drawn from various individuals across different offices and units within the Office of the WHEREAS, the current strategic communications support to the Chief Minister is

Chief Minister, including informal or ad hoc arrangements, resulting in fragmented coordination, inconsistent approval processes, and overlapping functions;

organized office with clearly defined roles and responsibilities to ensure coherence, WHEREAS, there is a pressing need to consolidate these efforts into a dedicated and

efficiency, and accountability in the delivery of strategic communication initiatives;

WHEREAS, under Sec. 68, Chapter 4, Title III, Book IV of the Bangsamoro

administrative structure of the OCM. Administrative Code, the Chief Minister has the continuing authority to reorganize the

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

created a Strategic Communications Team (SCT) under the Office of the Chief Minister (OCM). The SCT shall be responsible for the strategic communication needs of the Chief Section 1. Creation of the Strategic Communications Team. There is hereby

with stakeholders within and outside BARMM. Minister, including the amplification of its priority agenda, and fostering strong relationships

Section 2. Powers and Responsibilities. The SCT shall have the following powers and functions:

1. Complement the Bangsamoro Information Office (BIO) in the dissemination of information on policies, programs, official activities and achievements of the Chief Minister and the Cabinet:

2. Develop and implement Communications Guidelines and a Strategic Communications

Plan (SCP) incorporating the Chief Minister's official slogan and messaging priorities.

3. Establish strong coordination mechanisms with the BARMM Spokesperson Bangsamoro Information Office (BIO), and Information and Communication Office Agencies (BMOAs) and including their provincial focal/counterparts, to ensure (ICO), and Information Offices/Officers (IOs) of BARMM Ministries, Offices, and effective communication of the Chief Minister's key messages.

4. Coordinate and collaborate with IOs of Local Government Units (LGUs) and other strategic stakeholders.

5. Develop, formulate, and execute guidelines on matters requiring strategic communication and messaging aligned with the Chief Minister's priority agenda.

6. Create and oversee appropriate communication frameworks, including emergency response and crisis communication plans, and public engagement strategies.

7. Conduct media and stakeholder relations activities to maintain the image of the Chief Minister and the Bangsamoro Government.

8. Establish mechanisms to gather public feedback, monitor media coverage and public

sentiment, and adjust strategies accordingly.

9. Respond to emerging issues or crises in the media, ensuring that the Chief Minister's position is communicated effectively and consistently.

10. Attend Cabinet meetings of the Chief Minister when agenda items have implications

for strategic communications, such as those involving policy direction, political positioning, messaging priorities, or crisis response, and respond accordingly to the outcomes.

11. Attend executive-level meetings of BARMM officials involving the Chief Minister when matters discussed may affect public perception, stakeholder engagement, or inputs and follow-through. require coordinated messaging, and provide necessary strategic communication

12. Manage and administer all official communication outlets of the Chief Minister.

13. Submit periodic status reports to the Chief Minister on the implementation and progress of the SCP.

14. Perform other related functions as the Chief Minister may assign from time to time.

Section 3. Composition. The SCT shall be composed of the following:

Fahad A. Sabal, LPT, MBA Mohammad Abqary A. Alon Engr. Solayman S. Maso, MSc, Ph.D. William S. Solano, Jr. Head, Strategic Messaging Unit Head, Media & Stakeholder Relations Unit Head, Media Convergence Unit Chairperson

1. ScT Chairperson -- Oversees operations, sets goals, and ensures the alignment of

the communication strategies with the Chief Minister's position, agenda, and objectives.

2. Strategic Messaging Unit - Writes strategic content, op-eds, speeches, articles, and press releases; formulates and executes the overall communications strategy; develops communication campaigns for key initiatives/policies of the Chief Minister; and monitors and analyzes public opinion, media coverage, and effectiveness of communication strategies.

3. Media Convergence Unit - Creates, produces, and distributes multimedia content (e.g., videos, graphics, press releases, etc.) to communicate the Chief Minister's messages; and maintains the Chief Minister's online presence and

social media engagement.

4. Media and Stakeholder Relations Unit - Builds and maintains relationships

communication strategies. with media outlets, journalists, and external stakeholders important to the Administration's success; coordinates with BMOAs and LGUs to implement

Section 4. Execution of Communication Strategies. The media contents of the BIO

the communication strategies of the ScT. For this purpose, the following shall be established: ICT systems managed by the ICO, and communication efforts of BMOAs shall be aligned with

1. StrategicCommunications Coordinating Committee. A Strategic

Communications Coordinating Committee (SCCC) is hereby created that shall serve as the central body for aligning the media contents of the BIO and ICT systems managed by the ICO with the Strategic Communication Plan (SCP) developed by the SCT.The SCCC will ensure that all media contents published in

relevant offices involved in the Chief Minister's public engagements. BIO and ICO information platforms reflect the priority agenda of the Chief Minister, while also facilitating coordination between the OCM, BIO, ICO, and

a. Composition of the SCCC.

iii. Members - Unit Heads of the SCT, and at least three (3) designated ii. Co-Chairpersons - Executive Director of the BIO and Chief of ICO. i. Chairperson - SCT Chairperson.

representatives from relevant divisions of the BIO and ICO; and one (1) representative each from the Protocol Division (PD) and the Social Appointments Division (SAD) under the Office of the Chief of Staff (OCOS).

b. Functions of the sccc.

iii. Provide guidance and recommendations for improving communication ii. Act as a forum for discussing strategic issues related to the i. Convene regularly to review, align, and approve communication outputs coordination between the SCT, BIO, and ICO, and other support units to ensure consistency with the Chief Minister's priority agenda. communication of the Chief Minister's policies, positions, key messages and priority agenda.

Within the OCM. iv. Facilitate alignment between the Chief Minister's official schedule and

planned communication releases by closely coordinating with the PD and SAD.

vi. Ensure that all communications are harmonized with the overall Convene members of the Bangsamoro League of Information Officers with SCP and the Chief Minister's priority agenda. (BLIO) to ensure that communication efforts from various BMOAs align

strategic communication objectives of the Chief Minister.

2. Strategic Communications Task Force. There shall be a Strategic

Communications Task Force (SCTF) that shall be responsible for crafting media content published in BIO and ICO information platforms that requires Chief Minister's position, priority agenda, and alignment with the SCP.

a. Composition. ii. Members - Heads of SCT Units, and at least three (3) designated staff i.Head - Head of the Strategic Communications Team (SCT) from BIO and at least one (1) from ICO.

b. Functions:

i. Execute SCP,and develop materials and initiatives that reflect the SCP

ii. Collaborate on producing press releases, speeches, social media content, agenda of the Chief Minister. and public statements that may require alignment with the priority

ii. Provide support in crisis communication and urgent messaging when required, ensuring that the messaging is consistent and timely. Section 5. Data Privacy and Ethical Standards. The SCT, SCCC, and SCTF, their

and uphold the highest ethical standards in all communications. Personal data shall be members, and all involved personnel shall strictly comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012

collected, processed, and disseminated only as authorized by law, with due regard for confidentiality, integrity, and the rights of data subjects. All communications must be accurate, transparent, and respectful of public trust.

Section 6. Fund. The operations of the SCT shall be funded from the contingent fund allocated to the Office of the Chief Minister.

Section 7. Repealing Clause. All provisions of prior executive orders, circulars, or regulations that are inconsistent with this Order are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

Section 8. Sunset Clause. The SCT, SCCC, and SCTF created under this Executive Order shall exist and operate until such time that a new Chief Minister has assumed office, unless earlier dissolved or extended bv a subsequent Executive Order,Upon the expiration

assets, and personnel shall revert to the appropriate units within the Office of the Chief of this period, the SCT and the SCTF shall automatically cease to exist, and all its functions,

Minister or as may be determined by the Chief Minister.

Section 9. Effectivity. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.

Done in the City of Cotabato, this 21st day of April, 2025

Chief Minis ABDULI F AMACACUA

OCM-BARMM AMS-RD 8264

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TIME DATE MARIA NILDA M.GUALEL Z*E APR2025 G: LOAM