The settler communities sector is a constituency in the Bangsamoro Parliament. The parliament reserves two seats for the settler population of the Bangsamoro, who are distinguished from the Moro and Lumad peoples of the autonomous region.
Background The Bangsamoro Parliament as per the Bangsamoro Electoral Code of 2023 is mandated to reserve eight seats to be allocated for sectoral representatives. This includes the Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples (NMIP), women, youth, ‘Ulama, traditional leaders, and settler communities.
All six sectors were supposed to select their representatives through their respective sectoral assemblies. However, Bangsamoro Act No. 88 was passed amending the Bangsamoro Election Code which meant that all sectors except the NMIP shall elect their representatives through a direct plurality of valid votes. Voters who are not settlers are eligible to vote.
There are two reserved seats for the settler communities. Each accredited organization fielded two candidates in the inaugural 2026 Bangsamoro Parliament election.
List of Settler Communities MPs Seat A Seat B Parliament Portrait Member Term of office Organization Electoral history Portrait Member Term of office Organization Electoral history Yul Adelfo Olaya Assuming office on October 30, 2026 UBJP Elected in 2026. Mary Ann Arnado Assuming office on October 30, 2026 UBJP Elected in 2026. 1st Parliament
Elections 2026
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