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OPAPRU Consults BARMM Stakeholders on Proposed Department of Peace
COTABATO CITY, December 3, 2024 — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) convened with stakeholders from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to discuss the proposed creation of a Department of Peace (DoP). The meeting, held Tuesday, marked the third in a series of nationwide consultations aimed…
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Civil Society Groups Rally for Bangsamoro Transition Extension Amid Parallel Electoral Issues
A peaceful rally led by various Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) was held outside the Senate on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, calling for an extension of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) mandate in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) from 2025 to 2028. The event brought together groups such as the Federation of Bangsamoro…
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Sustainable Peace in Mindanao: Government and MNLF Empower Farmers with Php 25-Million Support
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, December 3, 2024 — A significant step towards sustaining peace and development in Mindanao was marked on Tuesday as the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) jointly turned over Php 25 million worth of farm equipment to former MNLF combatants.…
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Contract Signing Marks Progress in Marawi Rehabilitation Program
Marawi City, Philippines – Minister Atty. Hamid Aminoddin D. Barra of the Ministry of Human Settlements and Development (MHSD-BARMM) led the official contract signing ceremony for nine projects under the Marawi Rehabilitation Program. The event took place recently at Santorini Hotel, Garden Café and Events Place, Heaven Road, Marawi City. In his speech, Minister Barra…
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Basilan Moves Toward Enhanced Communication and Disaster Preparedness with Smart Infocast Program
Basilan, Philippines — The Provincial Government of Basilan, under the leadership of Governor Jim Hataman Salliman, has taken a significant step toward improving communication and service delivery across the province. A recent meeting with representatives from Smart Communications Inc., led by Region IX Head Ms. Matet Felongco-Macadaan, outlined the proposed implementation of the Smart Infocast…
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Two Killed in Separate Shooting Incidents in BARMM
BARMM, Philippines – November 4, 2024Two individuals were killed in separate shooting incidents in Maguindanao del Norte and Pahamuddin, SGA-BARMM, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence in the region. In Sitio Dulayap, Barangay Panggao, Barira, Maguindanao del Norte, a 65-year-old senior citizen, Unday Ragundo, was shot dead early Sunday morning around 2:00 a.m. According to Barira…
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PNP Mourns the Loss of Dedicated Officer Killed in the Line of Duty
Cotabato City, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) is in mourning following the tragic death of Police Master Sergeant John Manuel V. Bongcawil, a committed public servant and peacekeeper, who was fatally shot on December 1, 2024. PMSg Bongcawil was conducting casing and surveillance operations against a wanted individual at the City Mall parking…
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Lanao del Sur Advances Grassroots Empowerment and Sustainable Agriculture
The Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur, under the leadership of Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr. and Vice Governor Mohammad Khalid Rakiin Adiong, has taken significant strides to empower communities through cooperative development and sustainable agriculture initiatives. On December 3, 2024, the Provincial Cooperative Office (PCO), in partnership with the Provincial Gender and Development Office…
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Basilan Crime Incidence Drops Significantly in 2024: Peace and Order Efforts Lauded
Basilan Province – Crime incidence in Basilan has dropped significantly from January to November this year, marking a major milestone in the province’s ongoing efforts to ensure peace and security. This was highlighted during the joint Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) and Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) meeting presided over by Governor Jim Salliman.…
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2,656 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries in BARMM Receive Land Titles, Marking Milestone in Land Distribution
Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex, Bangsamoro Government Center – A historic event unfolded today, November 28, as 2,656 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) received their Certificates of Land Ownership Awards (CLOAs). This initiative was spearheaded by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries,…