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Sulu’s Gradual Transition from BARMM to National Government Begins
The Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB) has announced the formation of a Technical Working Group (TWG) to oversee and ensure the smooth transition of Sulu from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to direct governance under the National Government. This development marks a significant step in addressing governance and administrative restructuring for the province.…
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Bangsamoro Parliamentarians Launch Committee on Population and Development
Cotabato City, BARMM – A groundbreaking initiative aimed at championing human development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was launched today by a group of visionary Bangsamoro parliamentarians. The Bangsamoro Parliamentarians’ Committee on Population and Development (BPCPD) was officially established to address critical socio-economic issues and advocate for legislation that uplifts the…
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Two Drug Suspects Nabbed in Datu Odin Sinsuat Buy-Bust Operation
In a well-coordinated anti-drug operation conducted by the Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipal Police Station, two drug suspects were apprehended during a buy-bust operation last night at Barangay Brar, Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao del Sur. The operation was led by Chief of Police, Police Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Asero Roy Subsuban, under the supervision of Police Provincial…
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Datu Odin Sinsuat Marks 30th Anniversary Amid Controversy Over Proposed Division
Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte — The 30th Renaming Anniversary of Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality was celebrated on Sunday, December 15, with a Thanksgiving Kanduli spearheaded by Mayor Datu Lester Sinsuat. The event, themed “Our Story, Our People: 30 Years of Datu Odin Sinsuat’s Heritage and Growth,” gathered prominent figures of the Sinsuat clan…
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Yakan Motorist Fatally Ambushed in Basilan
Lamitan City, Basilan—A 38-year-old Yakan motorist, identified as Pidey Hajalun Nasir, was killed in an ambush by armed assailants along a section of the highway in Kahibaan, Barangay Santa Clara, at dusk on Friday, December 15, 2024. According to separate statements from the Lamitan City Police Station and the Basilan Provincial Police Office, Nasir was…
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Government and MNLF Collaborate to Distribute Cash-for-Work Funds in Lamitan City
Lamitan City, Basilan – December 14, 2024 — In a significant step towards fostering sustainable peace and development, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU), in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), facilitated the disbursement of funds under the Cash-for-Work Program. The event, held at the…
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BARMM MENRE Joins Mindanao Biodiversity and Marine Protection Forum
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE) actively participated in the Mindanao Regional Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) Validation Workshop and Marine Protected Area (MPA) Forum held from December 4 to 6 in this city. The event, spearheaded by the Department of…
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Bangsamoro Government Unveils Islamic Finance Roadmap to Drive Regional Economic Growth
COTABATO CITY – December 2, 2024 In a significant step towards enhancing the region’s socioeconomic and financial landscape, the Bangsamoro Government officially launched the Islamic Finance Roadmap at the Bangsamoro Government Center. The roadmap, spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance, Budget, and Management (MFBM), is a comprehensive framework aimed at developing an integrated halal economy…
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DAB Unveils Study Findings on Temporary Appointment System for Former Combatants
Cotabato City — The Development Academy of the Bangsamoro (DAB), through its Center for Research and Policy Development (CRPD) Division, presented findings on the Temporary Appointment System (TAS) outlined in Article 305 of the Bangsamoro Civil Service Code. The two-day policy study rollout, held on December 4-5 at the Grand Summit Hotel, evaluated the effectiveness…
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Bangsamoro Government Urges Stronger Collaboration for Peace and Security
Cotabato City — The Bangsamoro Government has called on peace stakeholders, especially within the security sector, to intensify efforts toward fostering stability and collaboration in the region. The appeal was made during the 6th cohort of the Bangsamoro Peace Institute (BPI) training organized by the Ministry of Public Order and Safety (MPOS) on December 8-10…