The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said the seamless transfer of the Province of Sulu to Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) is progressing as planned, in line with Executive Order No. 91, s. 2025.
The order ensures uninterrupted delivery of services during the transition.
As vice chair of the Technical Working Group, the DILG is coordinating with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Civil Service Commission, Bangsamoro Government, and Sulu’s local government units to maintain stability and continuity in operations. The department emphasized the need for collective effort, careful planning, and strong partnerships in the reintegration process.
A Joint Memorandum Circular between the DILG and DBM is being finalized to address personnel management, while the Bangsamoro Government is set to submit a list of relevant issuances to support institutional arrangements. The DILG added that BARMM may continue implementing programs in Sulu until 2026 to avoid service disruption.
