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MSSD Distributes Six-Month Rice Subsidy to 37 Badjao Families in Pata
In a significant move to support marginalized communities, the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) distributed rice subsidies to 37 Badjao families in the municipality of Pata
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Towards a VAW-Free BARMM: Empowering Women through Collective Action
In a powerful address on November 25, Bangsamoro Women Commission (BWC) Chairperson Bainon Karon underscored the essential role of engaging men and boys in the fight against violence against women
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Land Ownership Dreams Realized: BARMM Chief Minister Ebrahim Champions Agrarian Reform in Lanao del Sur
Lanao del Sur, Philippines — In a momentous ceremony held on November 28, 2024, BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim led the distribution of Certificates of Land Ownership Awards (CLOAs) to agrarian reform beneficiaries in Camp Keithley, Lanao del Sur. This event, the fifth mass CLOA distribution in the Bangsamoro region, brought new hope to…
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World Bank Reaffirms Support for Philippine Peace Process
The World Bank has reiterated its commitment to supporting the Philippines in achieving long-lasting peace and development, particularly in conflict-affected areas.
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PGAD Distributes Essential Equipment to Strengthen VAWC Desks in Lanao del Sur
LANAO DEL SUR, Philippines — The Gender and Development Office (GAD), under the supervision of Provincial Gender and Development (PGAD) focal person Alliah Kibad Lucman, has embarked on an initiative to enhance the operations of Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) desks in 22 police stations across the province. The distribution of steel cabinets, chairs,…
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Basilan Shines: Home to the Oldest and Largest Rubber Trees in the Philippines
Basilan province has etched its name in history as the proud home of the Philippines’ oldest and largest rubber trees.
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61 Loose Firearms Recovered, 47 Apprehended in Mamasapano Joint Law Enforcement Operation
Government security forces recovered 61 loose firearms and apprehended 47 individuals during a joint law enforcement operation on Friday morning in Barangay Pimbalakan.
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House Panel Supports Delay in Bangsamoro Elections Amid Legal and Development Challenges
Manila, Philippines – Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr. emphasized the importance of prioritizing careful and deliberate action over haste during a hearing by the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms on Monday, November 25. The discussion centered on House Bill (HB) 11034, proposing a one-year postponement of the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary…
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Regional Drug Den Busted: PDEA-BARMM and Police Arrest Four, Seize ₱170K Worth of Shabu
Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte — In a significant breakthrough against illegal drugs, joint operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office BARMM and multiple police units successfully dismantled a drug den in a buy-bust operation at Sitio Broce, Zone 4, Barangay Tamontaka, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, on November 28,…
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OVP Celebrates 89th Founding Anniversary with Thanksgiving Activities in Lanao del Sur
As part of the ongoing celebration of the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) 89th Founding Anniversary, a series of Thanksgiving Activities were successfully held in Butig, Lanao del Sur, on November 23, 2024. The day began with a tree-planting activity behind the Butig Municipal Hall, where 1,000 seedlings of various trees, including Coconut, Lauan,…