Investments in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) reached P5.1 billion by April, surpassing the P5 billion total recorded in 2025, according to the Bangsamoro Board of Investments (BBOI). BBOI Chair Mohamad Omar Pasigan announced the approval of six investments worth P2.7 billion on April 30 during the 3rd Regular Board Meeting for 2026. He attributed this growth to increasing investor confidence in BARMM as a hub for sustainable and inclusive investments, citing the government’s commitment to transparency, ease of doing business, and investor protection. The newly approved projects, including health, wellness, and tourism facilities, are expected to generate 1,655 jobs across Cotabato City and other provinces. BARMM registered P2.4 billion in investments in the first quarter of 2026, creating 930 jobs. Pasigan emphasized the region’s focus on enhancing its investment climate and economic opportunities under the “Mas Matatag na Bangsamoro” development goals and moral governance principles. The region comprises Maguindanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Tawi-Tawi, and the cities of Marawi, Lamitan, and Cotabato. The BBOI continues to promote BARMM’s investment potential locally and internationally through its “economic jihad” campaign aimed at job creation, industry strengthening, and fostering self-reliance.
