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Governor Abdulraof Macacua Declines to Run for Re-Election in 2025
Maguindanao Del Norte Governor Abdulraof Macacua has announced that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming 2025 elections. This decision was confirmed during a recent meeting with the nomination committee of the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), led by UBJP President Ahod Alhaj Murad Ebrahim. When asked about his plans for the 2025 elections,…
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Statement of Mohagher M. Iqbal on the Separation of Sulu from BARMM
In a heartfelt statement, Mohagher M. Iqbal, Chairman of the Peace Implementing Panel, expressed his deep sentiments regarding the recent Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). While he respects the ruling, Iqbal conveyed a sense of sorrow for the people of Sulu, who will be affected by this separation.…
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UBJP Expresses Regret Over Supreme Court Ruling on Sulu’s Exclusion from BARMM
September 11, 2024 – The United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) has issued a statement expressing deep regret over the Supreme Court’s ruling that detaches the Province of Sulu from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The decision has been met with sorrow by the Bangsamoro people, who view Sulu as a crucial part of…
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MP Romeo Sema Delays Decision on 2025 Cotabato City Candidacy Amid BARMM Electoral Developments
In a recent official statement, Member of Parliament Romeo Sema clarified that no final decision has been made regarding his candidacy for the 1st District of Cotabato City in the 2025 BARMM elections. Despite having submitted his intent to run under the Bangsamoro Party (BaPa), Sema indicated that the party has yet to finalize its…
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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,…