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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
PH cites significant strides in IP rights promotion in Geneva
April 23, 2023, 7:09 pm
GENEVA – The Philippines and the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination held a constructive dialogue on the combined 21st to 25th periodic reports on the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination… Read More
NSC hails latest GTI results that place PH at 18th spot
April 17, 2023, 4:03 pm
MANILA – The National Security Council (NSC) on Monday said it welcomes the latest results of the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) which placed the Philippines at 18th place in countries impacted by terrorism in 2022. "We welcome with great enthusiasm and optimism the latest results of the Global… Read More
2 BARMM lawmakers seek probe into Basilan ferry fire
March 31, 2023, 6:48 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) lawmakers filed a joint resolution Friday seeking an inquiry into the March 29 M/V Lady Mary Joy 3 ferry fire off Basilan province. BARMM parliament member Amir Mawallil and Deputy Speaker Laisa Masuhud Alamia authored… Read More
BARMM electoral code signed into law
March 9, 2023, 3:46 pm
COTABATO CITY – Lawmakers in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) approved on third and final reading the draft electoral code late Wednesday evening and eventually signed by BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim early Thursday.During his visit to the BARMM last year,… Read More
DBM vows support for BARMM transition, women-centric programs
March 8, 2023, 9:40 pm
MANILA – Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Wednesday assured support for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as it undergoes transition, including the implementation of special development programs for women empowerment. Speaking at… Read More
SC validates rule of majority in Cotabato City's BARMM inclusion
January 14, 2023, 4:48 pm
MANILA – All doubts on the inclusion of Cotabato City in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have been put to rest, thanks to the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) that upheld the result of the 2019 plebiscite conducted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The… Read More
SC ruling on plebiscite ceding Cotabato City to BARMM hailed
January 13, 2023, 1:03 pm
COTABATO CITY –The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has welcomed a Supreme Court (SC) decision that dismissed a petition questioning the result of the 2019 plebiscite that included Cotabato City into the region. "We are elated to receive the decision of the SC affirming… Read More
Senators support Galvez appointment as DND chief
January 11, 2023, 6:43 pm
MANILA – Senators have supported the appointment of Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. citing him as the best man to lead the Department of National Defense (DND). Senator Jinggoy Estrada said this decision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., which came three days after the designation of Gen.… Read More
Yearender: Senate builds on ‘good start’ with passage of 2023 GAA
December 30, 2022, 2:11 pm
MANILA – Among the 1,610 bills and 388 resolutions filed in the Senate since the opening of the 19th Congress on July 25, the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA) was the most important legislation passed before it adjourned for the holidays, according to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri.… Read More
Congress-Bangsamoro forum to bring dev’t in BARMM
December 7, 2022, 10:06 pm
MANILA – Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Wednesday said the approved Philippine Congress-Bangsamoro Parliament Forum (PCBPF) will pave the way for the economic development of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). On Tuesday, the Senate unanimously adopted Concurrent… Read More
BARMM consults BaSulTa on local governance, electoral codes
December 5, 2022, 11:21 am
COTABATO CITY – Lawmakers of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) kicked off Monday simultaneous public consultations in the provinces of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi (BaSulTa) to expedite the passage of the region’s proposed electoral and local governance… Read More
Türkiye committed to supporting Bangsamoro peace process
December 5, 2022, 8:43 am
MANILA – Türkiye has vowed to continue supporting the Bangsamoro peace process. Türkiye Ambassador to Manila Niyazi Evren Akyol made this remark during his recent visit to Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) chief, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr.… Read More
DBM chief to private sector: Help us advance public service
December 1, 2022, 10:38 pm
MANILA – Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Thursday called on the private sector to help the government in improving public services to fast-track the country's economic recovery. Pangandaman made the call in a video message delivered to the Public Sector Quality and Productivity… Read More
BARMM welcomes new JICA rep, lauds agency’s help to region
October 26, 2022, 1:43 pm
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM has welcomed the new Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) representative for the region as it thanked the agency’s continuing support in managing the finances of the regional bureaucracy.In a statement… Read More
First 100 days: From call for unity to genuine peace, progress
October 6, 2022, 9:00 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s battlecry for unity during the May 2022 elections turned out to be more than just a campaign theme. In his early days in office, the country saw a fruition of holistic and painstaking efforts to achieve lasting peace that paves the way for… Read More
BARMM chief proposes P85.3-B 2023 budget
September 28, 2022, 1:46 pm
COTABATO CITY – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim is confident the 80-member Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) will approve the proposed PHP85.3 billion budget for next year. “The proposed budget will hopefully bring us to that point in… Read More
