BTA-Legislative Reference Division

10/09/2026

Earlier Today | 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗖. 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗻-𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗵, President of the Former Members of Parliament Association, visited the Legislative Library and Archives of the Bangsamoro Parliament to turn over her Accomplishment Reports from her tenure as a Member of Parliament to the Library's collection.

The turnover represents a meaningful contribution to the preservation of the BTA Parliament's legislative history, ensuring that these records remain accessible for reference, research, and historical documentation.

During her visit, Atty. Dandamun-Latiph also reaffirmed the Association's commitment to supporting initiatives that strengthen the documentation and preservation of the Bangsamoro Parliament's legislative heritage.

07/09/2026

𝐋𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐃 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

The BTA-Legislative Reference Division is pleased to announce that we are now located at:

📍𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫, 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐤𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠,
𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲
(Behind the Datu Kabelan Sema Building).

Our new office will continue to provide library and archival services, primarily in support of Members of Parliament and BTA personnel.

06/09/2026

𝐋𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐃 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬

LOOK | The BTA-Legislative Reference Division, which serves as the Legislative Library and Archives of the Bangsamoro Parliament, marked a significant milestone on September 3, 2026, with the opening of its new office and the official launch of its Library Management System (LMS).

Held at the Hashim Salamat Building, the event brought together parliamentary officials, chiefs and directors of BTA Organic Offices, personnel, guests, and partners in celebrating the Division's continuing efforts to enhance library, archival, and legislative information services in support of the work of the Bangsamoro Parliament.

The occasion was more than the opening of a new office. It marked the strengthening of the Bangsamoro Parliament's Legislative Library and Archives as a vital center for legislative information, research, and records preservation, reinforcing its commitment to providing reliable and accessible information for Members of Parliament, personnel, researchers, and other users.

In his welcome remarks, Engr. Abdulgani L. Manalocon, MBA, JD, Director II of the Legislative Technical Affairs and Information Service (LTAIS), underscored the importance of continuously strengthening the services and resources that support the legislative work of the Parliament.

The program also featured messages of support from parliamentary leaders and officials, including 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐝 𝐒. 𝐘𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐛, Speaker of the BTA Parliament, represented by his Chief of Staff, 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐁𝐚𝐢 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐨𝐮𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧; 𝗠𝗣 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗬𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗖. 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗮; 𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗥𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗕. 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗹, Secretary-General; 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐲𝐮𝐛, Director III of the Plenary and Committee Affairs Division; and 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐮 𝐉𝐮𝐧 𝐌. 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚, Director III of the Administrative and General Services Department.

A highlight of the program was the official launch of the LMS, a significant step toward making the Division's library resources more organized, searchable, and accessible.

The ceremonial activation was led by 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐁𝐚𝐢 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐨𝐮𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧, representing 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐒𝐘, 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐏 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐚, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐥, 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐫. 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧, Chief of LRefD.

With the system officially activated, the LRefD demonstrated how technology can enhance the management and accessibility of library resources. The LMS is designed to help users easily discover available materials while enabling the Division to manage its growing collection more efficiently and effectively.

Following the LMS launch and the formal program, guests proceeded to the third floor of the building for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the formal opening of the new LRefD office.

The new facility provides the LRefD with a dedicated space for delivering library, archival, and legislative reference services while strengthening the preservation and accessibility of the Bangsamoro Parliament's institutional memory.

For the Legislative Reference Division, the occasion was more than the inauguration of a new facility or the launch of a digital system. It was a celebration of progress and a reaffirmation of the essential role that libraries, archives, and information services play in supporting legislation, preserving institutional memory, and strengthening the Parliament's commitment to serving the Bangsamoro people.

04/09/2026

04/08/2026

𝗟𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗗 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

The BTA-Legislative Reference Division of the Legislative Technical Affairs and Information Services (LTAIS) successfully conducted the Technical Orientation on the Guidelines on the Transfer of Legislative Records of the Bangsamoro Parliament to the Archives, bringing together Archiving Focal Persons from Support to Operations (STO) Offices and other concerned offices.

The orientation included sessions on the Guidelines on the Transfer of Legislative Records to the Archives and Common Findings on Archived Legislative Records. These sessions provided participants with a clearer understanding of the prescribed procedures, submission timelines, documentary requirements, archival standards, and the respective roles and responsibilities of offices and designated focal persons in the records transfer process.

The activity was formally opened with a message from LTAIS Director II, Engr. Abdulgani L. Manalocon, delivered by his staff, followed by a message of support from Secretary-General Prof. Raby B. Angkal, delivered by Atty. Abdulnasser A. Badrudin. Both messages underscored the importance of preserving parliamentary records and ensuring compliance with archival requirements.

Through the orientation, participants gained a better understanding of the proper submission of legislative records and strengthened their capacity to handle, organize, preserve, and transfer legislative records, including electronic and audiovisual records, in accordance with established archival standards.

The conduct of this activity reflects the BTA Parliament’s continuing commitment to transparency, accountability, moral governance, and the preservation of institutional memory. By ensuring that legislative records are properly safeguarded and made accessible for reference, research, and public information, the Parliament reinforces its responsibility to protect the historical and documentary legacy of the Bangsamoro people.

LRefD remains committed to providing technical guidance and support to all concerned offices to ensure the effective implementation of the records transfer guidelines and the consistent application of archival standards across the Bangsamoro Parliament.

09/06/2026

The BTA-Legislative Reference Division joins the global archival community in celebrating 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 under the global theme #𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 & 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀.

This theme underscores the vital role of archives in advancing justice, protecting rights, preserving collective memory, and strengthening democratic institutions. More than repositories of records, archives serve as trusted sources of evidence that document decisions, uphold accountability, and preserve the historical and legislative foundations that shape societies.

The Archives of the BTA Parliament reaffirms its commitment to preserving the institutional memory of the Bangsamoro, safeguarding legislative records, promoting transparency and accountability, and ensuring that legislative documentary heritage remains accessible for present and future generations in support of justice, rights, and moral governance.

06/05/2026

02/03/2026

The BTA-Legislative Reference Division joins the commemoration of the Bangsamoro History Month, embracing this year's theme:

“𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮, 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙄𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮.”

As the repository of legislative records and institutional memory, we remain committed to preserving our documentary heritage, safeguarding historical truth, and providing accurate and reliable information that reflects the genuine narrative of the Bangsamoro people.

In this observance, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting well-informed legislation, raising historical awareness, and ensuring that the Bangsamoro legacy continues to guide present and future generations toward peace, unity, and progress.

02/03/2026

The BTA-Legislative Reference Division joins the nation in honoring women for their unwavering strength, boundless wisdom, and remarkable resilience, along with their invaluable contributions to every sphere of society.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! 💜

23/02/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? “𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴” 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀!

🗳️ Archiving a bill or resolution:
This means a proposed measure is formally set aside and is no longer active for discussion or voting. It isn’t rejected, just paused or shelved.

🗂️ Archiving legislative records:

This refers to the systematic preservation, organization, and maintenance of official legislative documents, such as bills, transcripts, journals, voting records, committee reports, and other parliamentary materials, to ensure their long-term integrity, accessibility, and security.

Understanding these terms helps us better follow how laws are processed, preserved, and documented.