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PBBM: Gov't to work harder for BARMM dev’t
March 27, 2024, 9:45 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday pledged that his administration would work harder to ensure peace and development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). In his message for the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the… Read More
Insurgency in BARMM ‘pains’ Zubiri, salutes AFP for peace efforts
March 19, 2024, 6:22 pm
MANILA – Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said Tuesday he was “hurt” after hearing the death of four soldiers of the Philippine Army in an ambush that recently happened in Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur. "Being the author of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), it pains me to see… Read More
DBM chief cites PH gains in advancing women’s rights
March 12, 2024, 8:34 am
MANILA – The Philippines has made significant strides in advancing women’s rights by ensuring that the national government is pushing gender equality in all aspects of development, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Tuesday (Manila time). Delivering the Philippines’ statement during… Read More
BARMM chief confident BLGC can withstand legal challenges
February 29, 2024, 11:14 am
COTABATO CITY – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim expressed confidence that the regional government can withstand any legal challenges filed against the proposed Bangsamoro Local Governance Code. This was the reaction of Ebrahim on the petition from… Read More
BARMM sends aid to Bangsamoro people in Davao Region
February 20, 2024, 7:52 pm
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has reached out to Bangsamoro people affected by floods and landslides in the Davao Region and distributed food and non-food items in the past two days. In a statement Tuesday, the Ministry of Social Services and… Read More
MILF decommissioning on track, Galvez tells senators
February 6, 2024, 3:55 pm
MANILA – Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Tuesday assured the Senate Committee on National Defense that the ongoing decommissioning of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants will be finished by 2025. Galvez made this remark in response to Senator Imee Marcos'… Read More
Solon wishes BARMM more developments as it celebrates anniversary
January 24, 2024, 6:48 pm
MANILA – A senator stressed on Wednesday the importance of collaboration in maintaining the inclusivity, sustainability, and progress of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Senate Pro Tempore Loren Legarda made the call as BARMM celebrates its 5th Founding Anniversary… Read More
PH winning the insurgency campaign
January 24, 2024, 4:05 pm
MANILA – The year 2023 was a banner year for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in its ongoing campaign against the New People's Army (NPA) insurgents and their allies as there are only 11 "weakened guerilla fronts" and "a little over 1,500" fighters remaining nationwide. AFP chief Gen.… Read More
BARMM hails peace gains as reg'l gov't marks 5th anniversary
January 22, 2024, 2:35 pm
COTABATO CITY – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim led here Sunday the opening celebration of the weeklong regional government’s 5th foundation anniversary by sharing the "peace dividends now enjoyed by Bangsamoro people."Ebrahim thanked… Read More
BARMM consults public on bill creating parliamentary districts
January 17, 2024, 6:42 pm
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), the lawmaking body of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), began Wednesday a series of public consultations for a bill that will create parliamentary districts for the 2025 regional elections.Lawyer Sha Elijah… Read More
294 ex-MILF, MNLF members take oath as new cops
December 28, 2023, 5:48 pm
MANILA – Some 294 new police recruits, who were former members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), took their oath as members of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) on Thursday at Camp Pendatun, Parang, Maguindanao… Read More
102 ex-MILF, MNLF fighters start police training in BARMM
August 28, 2023, 12:23 pm
COTABATO CITY – At least 102 former Moro combatants began training Monday for their basic police course at the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region Training Center (BARTC) at Camp Gen. S.K. Pendatun in Parang, Maguindanao del Sur.Colonel Ophelio Concina Jr., training center chief, said the trainees are… Read More
Gov’t to fast-track normalization program for ex-MILF members
August 14, 2023, 11:13 am
MANILA – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) said the Marcos administration is determined to expedite the implementation of the Normalization Program that aims to uplift the conditions of former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants, their… Read More
BARMM hailed for ensuring greater multi-sectoral inclusivity
August 11, 2023, 11:58 am
MANILA – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) said Friday ranking officials of the Marcos administration have lauded the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) leadership for ensuring greater multi-sectoral inclusivity in its… Read More
Recalibrate AFP’s internal security ops: PBBM to Brawner
July 21, 2023, 5:23 pm Updated on July 21, 2023, 5:59 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday urged newly-installed Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. to maintain peace and order to make the Philippines a “safer and more secure nation.” “Given your extensive experience in safeguarding… Read More
BARMM satisfied with PBBM's handling of Mindanao peace process
July 17, 2023, 4:06 pm
COTABATO CITY – The leadership of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has expressed satisfaction with the way President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is handling the Mindanao peace process.Andrew Alonto, director of the BARMM Bureau of Public Information, recalled that one of… Read More
Circular on BARMM energy deals among ‘dividends' of peace
July 7, 2023, 12:40 pm
MANILA – The signing of the Intergovernmental Energy Board (IEB) Circular on the Joint Award of Petroleum Service Contracts (PSCs) and Coal Operating Contracts (COCs) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is "among the dividends of peace" that will help fast-track the… Read More
Qualified ex-MNLF, MILF members welcome to join PNP
June 21, 2023, 8:01 pm
MANILA – Former members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) can apply to join the police force as long as they have no criminal records, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Wednesday. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said Republic Act… Read More
BARMM guvs launch caucus to oversee lasting peace, dev't
June 7, 2023, 8:06 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The five governors of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have formed a caucus to sustain peace and economic development between their respective provinces.In a statement Wednesday, Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr. said the BARMM Governors… Read More
LTFRB hands over tasks, assets to BARMM
May 8, 2023, 4:56 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday transferred all responsibilities and assets of its office in Region XII (Soccsksargen) to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). LTFRB chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III led the turnover of… Read More
