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Bangsamoro Government Responds to Supreme Court’s Ruling on Bangsamoro Organic Law
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has issued a statement in response to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling upholding the constitutionality of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). The decision, hailed as a landmark achievement, reaffirms the legal foundation and legitimacy of the BOL, which has been central to the region’s journey toward self-determination…
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JUST IN: Comelec Reschedules Filing of COCs for BARMM Parliamentary Elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced a significant change in the schedule for the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the upcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary elections. Following a recent Supreme Court ruling, which determined that Sulu is not part of BARMM, Comelec has rescheduled the filing period to…
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LEASCOR Inaugural Flight Celebrated with Water Cannon Salute at Zamboanga International Airport
Zamboanga City, Philippines – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and Zamboanga International Airport (ZIA) are thrilled to announce the arrival of Leading Edge Air Services Corporation (LEASCOR)’s inaugural flight, celebrated with a traditional Water Cannon Salute on September 10, 2024. This exciting new service features the ATR-72 aircraft, renowned for its efficiency and…
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Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling Excluding Sulu from the Bangsamoro Region
Manila, Philippines – In a significant development, the Supreme Court has ruled to exclude the province of Sulu from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). This decision, while pivotal, does not diminish Sulu’s long-standing role in the Moro people’s struggle for self-determination. Francisco Lara, Executive Director of Climate Conflict Action, emphasized that Sulu has…
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Supreme Court Ruling Excludes Sulu from BARMM: Implications and Future Prospects
Manila, Philippines – In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of the Philippines has upheld the constitutionality of Republic Act 11054, also known as the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), while ruling that the province of Sulu is not part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). This ruling, issued on September 10, 2024,…
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Supreme Court Decision on Sulu’s Exclusion from BARMM: Far-Reaching Consequences
Manila, Philippines – The Supreme Court of the Philippines has delivered a landmark ruling on the constitutionality of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) and the status of the province of Sulu within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The Court upheld the BOL’s constitutionality but declared the inclusion of Sulu in the BARMM unconstitutional,…
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Supreme Court Decision on Sulu’s Exclusion from BARMM: A Statement from BTA Deputy Speaker Atty. Laisa Alamina
Manila, Philippines – The Supreme Court of the Philippines has upheld the validity of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) while simultaneously declaring that the province of Sulu is not part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). This landmark decision, stemming from a petition filed by Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan, a key figure in…
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High Value Individual Nabbed in Wao Buy-Bust Operation
Wao, Lanao del Sur – In a significant breakthrough against illegal drug activities, law enforcement authorities successfully conducted a buy-bust operation in Barangay West Kilikili, Wao, Lanao del Sur, resulting in the arrest of a high-value individual and his cohort. The operation took place at approximately 12:55 PM on September 10, 2024. PCOL Robert S. Daculan,…
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Hataman Lauds Supreme Court Validation of BOL, Expresses Disappointment Over Sulu Exclusion
Basilan—Basilan Representative Mujiv Hataman expressed mixed emotions today following the Supreme Court’s recent decision validating the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). While he applauded the affirmation of the BOL, Hataman voiced his sadness and disappointment over the ruling that excluded Sulu from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). “While we celebrate the Supreme Court’s…
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Press Statement from Cong. Zia Alonto Adiong on Supreme Court Decision Severing Sulu from BARMM
Cotabato City—On September 9, 2024, Congressman Zia Alonto Adiong of the 1st District of Lanao del Sur issued a heartfelt statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to sever the province of Sulu from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). “Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem. It is with profound sadness that we receive the recent Supreme…