Investments in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have reached an all-time high, with approved projects totaling P5.1 billion in just the first four months of the year, according to the Bangsamoro Regional Board of Investments (BBOI).
Mohamad Omar Pasigan, BBOI chairman, announced on April 30 that the figure already surpasses the P5 billion recorded for the entire 2025 fiscal year and exceeds the P3.2 billion target for 2026 by about 60 percent.
"This accentuates growing investor confidence in BARMM as a rising hub for sustainable, inclusive, and high-impact investments," Pasigan said.
The surge has also translated into jobs: a combined total of 2,587 employment opportunities for the Bangsamoro people, reflecting tangible progress in turning investment growth into livelihoods.
During its third regular meeting, the BBOI approved six new projects worth P2.6 billion, projected to generate 1,657 jobs. These include a health and wellness facility, tourism-related developments in Cotabato City, and agriculture and agribusiness projects across the region.
"The consistent growth in approved investments reflects the business community’s trust in the Bangsamoro government’s commitment to transparency, ease of doing business, and investor protection," Pasigan added. "We are not just counting investments — we are counting the jobs and livelihood opportunities that reach every family across our provinces."
Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has made economic transformation a cornerstone of the Bangsamoro government's legacy, pushing policy reforms to lower entry barriers, protect investors, and ensure equitable benefits across all provinces and communities.
BARMM comprises Maguindanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Tawi-Tawi, Basilan, and a Special Geographic Area with eight towns formed from 63 villages once part of Cotabato province.