BARMM Grand Coalition backs Sulu's Tan for chief minister

The BARMM Grand Coalition (BGC) said on Saturday that they would support Sulu Governor Sakur Tan’s campaign for chief minister in the May 2025 Bangsamoro Parliament elections.

According to their statement on Saturday, all four major political parties of the coalition had agreed to the decision.

Bangsamoro People Party founder and Basilan Congressman Mujiv Hataman said that the decision was finalized during several meetings and consultations with all parties comprising the coalition.

They believed that they could “realize its principles of equitable representation in the Bangsamoro government that serves all citizens” under Tan's leadership.

"The coalition has come to a consensus that it will be backing Governor Sakur Tan for the position of Chief Minister in the Bangsamoro Parliament because the BGC believes he is more than qualified to hold the post,” said Hataman.

Meanwhile, Tan thanked the BGC for its support.

"Iisa ang ating adhikain: ang isang mapayapa, maunlad at masaganang Bangsamoro region na may paggalang sa karapatan ng lahat ng sektor na bibigyan ng boses sa pamahalaan," Tan said.

(We all have one advocacy: a peaceful and prosperous Bangsamoro region that respects the rights of all sectors that would have a voice in the government.) — DVM, GMA Integrated News