Bangsamoro Federalist Party
Bangsamoro Federalist Party | |
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| President | Abdulraof Macacua |
| Chairman | Abdulraof Macacua |
| Secretary-General | Tamano Macacua |
| Founded | March 2, 2026 |
| Headquarters | Cotabato City, Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines |
| Membership (April 2026) | 14,879 |
| Colors | Blue |
| Slogan | Para sa Bangsamoro! (transl. For Bangsamoro!) |
| House of Representatives | 1 / 8 (Bangsamoro seats only)
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| Provincial governors | 3 / 6 (Bangsamoro seats only)
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| Provincial vice governors | 2 / 6 (Bangsamoro seats only)
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| Provincial board members | 0 / 46 (Bangsamoro seats only)
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| Bangsamoro Parliament | 0 / 80
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The Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) is a regional parliamentary political party based in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. The party was formed for the 2026 Bangsamoro Parliament election.
History
2026 Bangsamoro elections
The BFP was established on March 2, 2026 in Cotabato City.[1] On April 7, 2026, the BFP filed a “Petition for Registration with Manifestation to Participate in the 2026 BARMM Elections” at the Bangsamoro Electoral Office, the regional arm of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), in the petition, the party claimed to have 14,879 members.[2][3] The president of the BFP, Tomanda Antok claims that the party has the support of the overwhelming majority of mayors in four provinces.[4] On May 28, 2026, over 2000 members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front joined the BFP in separate ceremonies.[5] On June 11, 2026, the mayor of Cotabato City, Bruce Matabalao along with other officials of the city announced their resignation from the United Bangsamoro Justice Party and took oath as members of the BFP.[6]
On August 15, 2026, Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua joined the party and became the Party President and Chairman, replacing Tomanda Antok and became Party Executive Vice President.[7] On the same day, the Interim Chief Minister's convoy was ambushed on the way back from the oathtaking held at his hometown Gambar, Kabuntalan at Datu Odin Sinsuat en route towards Cotabato City.[8] The following day on August 16, 2026, three governors from Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, and Tawi-Tawi, as well as the Vice Governor of Basilan joined the Party following the Interim Chief Minister. The governor of Lanao del Sur was also present at the event and pledged support.[9]
Party officers
| Party position | Officer |
|---|---|
| Party Chairman And President | Abdulraof Macacua |
| General Party Committee Vice Chairman | Jordan S. Bayam |
| Party Vice President For Internal Affairs | Suwaib L. Oranon |
| Party Vice President For External Affairs | Datu Sharifudin Tucao P. Mastura |
| Party Vice President For Political Affairs | Nathaniel M. Midtimbang |
| Party Vice President For Special Concerns | Akmad I. Abas |
| Party Secretary-General | Tamano A. Macacua |
| Party Deputy Secretary-General | Dayan Lao Andoy |
| Executive Director | Mubarak D. Tiboron |
| Treasurer And Party Chairman Of Finance Committee | Kitem D. Kadatuan, Jr. |
| Party Chairman Of Nomination Committee | Alindatu K. Pagayao |
| Party Chairman Of Membership Committee | Quraish T. Langcap |
| Party Chairman Of Arbitral Committee | Ma-Arouph B. Candao |
| Party Chairman Of Law Committee | Erika May I. Draper |
| Party Chairman Of Election Committee | Dayan Lao Andoy |
| Party Chairman Of Committee On Women And Party Sectoral Wing For Women | Jehan Amella Usop |
| Party Chairman Of Committee On Youth And Party Sectoral Wing For Youth | Nur Jamel Abpet Ebrahim |
| Party Chairman Of Party Sectoral Wing For 'Ulama | Abdulgani Casim Pakir |
| Party Chairman Of Party Sectoral Wing For Settlers' Community | Susana S. Anayatin |
| Party Chairman Of Party Sectoral Wing For Non-Moro Indigenous People | Guimal B. Abdurahman |
| Party Chairman Of Party Sectoral Wing For Traditional Leaders | Datuteng U. Gumbila |
| Lanao Del Sur Provincial Chapter President | Akira I. Alonto |
| Maguindanao Del Norte Provincial Chapter President | Sultan Banjo Mampon |
| Maguindanao Del Sur Provincial Chapter President | Michael Midtimbang |
| Basilan Provincial Chapter President | Dan S. Asnawie |
| Tawi-Tawi Provincial Chapter President | Karwin Hamjani |
| Cotabato City Chapter President | Naguib G. Sinarimbо |
| Special Geographic Area Chapter President | Butch P. Malang |
| Marawi City Chapter President | Dr. Camid Gandamra Jr. |
| Lamitan City Chapter President | Suada Asnawie |
References
- ↑ "Bangsamoro Federalist Party". RAPPLER. June 12, 2026. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ↑ Inquirer, Philippine Daily; cbuban (April 7, 2026). "New parties emerge for historic BARMM elections". Inquirer.net. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Petition for Registration and Accreditation of the Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) as a Regional Parliamentary Political Party – BARMM". Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Bangsamoro Federalist Party claims it has support of most mayors in 4 provinces". May 8, 2026. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ↑ Jr, Gilbert Gorgonio (June 1, 2026). "Over 2,000 MILF members join Bangsamoro Federalist Party in Maguindanao del Sur". Daily Tribune. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Cotabato Mayor Matabalao leaves UBJP to join Bangsamoro Federalist Party". June 13, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ "BARMM chief joins BFP party, named president and chair". August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ "BARMM chief minister's convoy ambushed in Maguindanao del Norte". August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ Fernandez, Edwin. "BARMM polls: 3 governors join Bangsamoro Federalist Party". Inquirer.Net. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Bangsamoro Federalist Party - National Assembly (pg. 7-9)" (PDF). Bangsamoro Gazette. Retrieved June 13, 2026.