In this captivating keynote presentation, we delve into the transformative and empowering Bangsamoro Justice System (BJS). Designed to foster justice, inclusivity, and reconciliation in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in the Philippines, the BJS represents a paradigm shift in resolving conflicts and upholding the rights of all citizens. Through an engaging narrative and insightful analysis, this keynote sheds light on the key principles, mechanisms, and accomplishments of the BJS, emphasizing its potential to bring lasting peace, strengthen social cohesion, and promote sustainable development in the region. Join us as we explore the profound impact of the Bangsamoro Justice System and its contributions to building a brighter future for all.
Atty. Sha Elijah B. Dumama-Alba is a Member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), the interim government in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) during the transition period and acting as Floor Leader of the Bangsamoro Parliament. As BTA Member of Parliament, she aspires to pass legislations to further the 12-Point Priority Agenda of the Bangsamoro Government. She is currently acting as the Chairperson of the Bangsamoro Parliament’s Committee on Rules and the Vice-Chairperson of the Statutory Committee on Bangsamoro Justice System.
As Floor Leader, she is automatically treated as an ex-officio member of all the other Bangsamoro Parliament Committees. At present, she is also the Bangsamoro Attorney General of BARMM since its creation in March 2019. As Bangsamoro Attorney General, Atty. Dumama-Alba has been designated as Focal for Justice programs in BARMM. Her office has spearheaded initiatives in improving and strengthening the Shari’ah as a Justice System, as well as promoting the Tri-Justice System in BARMM. She is currently the Secretariat for Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB), a mechanism for cooperation and coordination between the National Government and Bangsamoro Government.
She was appointed as the Deputy Executive Director of the Bangsamoro Transition Commission. She served as Attorney VI of the Civil Service Commission – ARMM before joining the BARMM Government as Attorney General and Member of the Parliament. She was a member of the Coordinating Team for Transition (CT4T) from 2018 to 2019 representing the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) which drafted the Transition Plan from ARMM to BARMM
She is an Asia Foundation Development Fellow alumna. She placed 3rd in the Special Shariah Bar Examinations in 2018. She was part of the 20 Obama Leaders Class in Asia and Tatler Asia’s Gen.T List 2020 Leaders of Tomorrow, Asia Peace Innovators Fellow 2020 and a United States International Visitors Leadership Program grantee in 2021. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration at UP Diliman and finished her Law degree at San Beda Mendiola in 2007. She was thereafter admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2008. Just recently, the Development Academy of the Philippines awarded her her Master’s in Public Management major in Regional and Local Governance.
Nassef Manabilang Adiong, PhD 