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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…
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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…