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Crafting Peace: The Story Behind the Bangsamoro Organic Law
The Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) stands as a pivotal achievement in the pursuit of peace and development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). This landmark legislation, celebrated as a cornerstone of hope for the region, is now immortalized in a new book, The Road to Peace: Crafting the Bangsamoro Organic Law, authored…
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Php4.76-Million Worth of Shabu Seized, Two Arrested in Tawi-Tawi Drug Bust
Bongao, Tawi-Tawi — December 6, 2024 Authorities seized an estimated Php4,760,000 worth of suspected shabu and arrested two alleged drug personalities during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Bongao Municipal Police Station (MPS) in Barangay Nalil. Police Lieutenant Colonel Mujiburahman N. Hadjuila, Chief of Bongao MPS, identified the suspects as “Don,” 50, and “Rom,” 40,…
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Zubiri Pushes for Plebiscite to Reassess Sulu’s Inclusion in BARMM
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri is set to file a bill proposing a plebiscite in Sulu to determine whether its residents now favor inclusion in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Zubiri explained that when the BARMM was first established, the people of Sulu initially rejected membership. However, nearly six years later, sentiments appear…
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Two Men Shot Dead in Datu Paglas, Maguindanao del Sur
Datu Paglas, Maguindanao del Sur (BARMM) – Two men were fatally shot by unidentified suspects on Sunday morning, December 8, 2024, at around 9:48 AM in Sitio Pagcorp, Datu Paglas. The victims were identified by the Datu Paglas Municipal Police Station (MPS) as Kamaro Guiamadin Balulao, of legal age and a resident of Barangay Paytan,…
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Lanao del Sur Advances Child Rights and Gender Development Initiatives
The Provincial Council for the Protection of Children (PCPC), in collaboration with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), organized a four-day Child Rights Situational Analysis and Strategic Workshop from December 2 to 5, 2024, at Go Hotels, Iligan City. This significant event brought together PCPC members to assess the state of child rights…
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All Economies in BARMM Register Growth in 2023; Lanao del Sur Leads with Fastest Growth
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) witnessed positive economic growth across all its provinces in 2023, with Lanao del Sur emerging as the fastest-growing province. According to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the region’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.3 percent, with Lanao del Sur posting a remarkable 5.02…
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A Self-Reliant and Resilient Bangsamoro: Building Pathways to Food Security and Nutrition
In the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), where decades of conflict and natural disasters have disrupted development, malnutrition remains a pressing issue. Nearly half of the population suffers from chronic malnutrition, with 45% of children under five experiencing stunting. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated this crisis, reducing incomes and increasing vulnerability. Recognizing the need…
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IAG Report: SGA Fails to Meet Criteria for Provincial Status
The Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG) has released a report highlighting that the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) does not meet the requirements for provincial status under the Local Government Code. The findings have significant implications for the governance and development of the SGA, which comprises…
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Philippine Navy Rescues Fisherman Adrift for Two Days in Tawi-Tawi
Tawi-Tawi, Philippines — The Philippine Navy rescued a fisherman who had been adrift at sea for two days in the waters off Tawi-Tawi, according to the Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) on Thursday, December 5. Rear Admiral Francisco Tagamolila Jr., commander of the NFWM, identified the rescued fisherman as Roco Sambas, a 40-year-old resident of…
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Regional Director Strengthens Ties with Cotabato City and US Peace Institute
PBGEN Romeo J. Macapaz, Regional Director of the Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR), engaged in two significant meetings aimed at bolstering peace and order in the region. On December 4, 2024, PBGEN Macapaz paid a courtesy call to Cotabato City Mayor Hon. Mohamad Ali “Bruce” C. Matabalao at the People’s Palace, Cotabato…