COTABATO CITY – A central system for managing security and public safety information in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region has been proposed with a new bill filed in the Bangsamoro Parliament.
Principally authored by Members of the Parliament Mohammad Kelie U. Antao and Butch P. Malang, the measure aims to make it easier for the Bangsamoro government and its agencies to collect, share, and use accurate information on peace, safety, and security.
The Bangsamoro Integrated Public Order and Safety and Security Data and Information Management (BIPOSSDIM) Coordinating Body will serve as the principal entity tasked with consolidating, analyzing, and disseminating data on peace and order, law enforcement, disaster response, and other security issues within BARMM.
Lawmakers say the bill is important because BARMM faces complex challenges, including historical conflicts, natural disasters, and emerging security threats.
At present, multiple offices handle public safety, but there is no single system to organize and share data, making it harder for authorities to respond quickly and make informed decisions.
If approved, the coordinating body will act as a central hub for security and safety information, maintaining a secure and up-to-date database to guide policies and emergency responses. It will ensure that decisions are based on reliable data and help the government respond more efficiently during crises.
The body will work closely with key agencies, including the police, military, health services, disaster response teams, and human rights offices.
Data and information managed by BIPOSSDIM will be classified into public and exclusive categories.
Public data will be legally accessible, reusable, and distributable to authorized stakeholders, while exclusive data will remain confidential and available only to authorized personnel and specially recognized entities.
Funding for the new system will come from the current Bangsamoro budget, with continued support in future yearly allocations.
Co-authors include MPs Suwaib L Oranon, Tawakal B. Midtimbang, Mudjib C. Abu, and Suharto M. Ambolodto. (PR)
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