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BARMM report part of PRRD fulfillment of peace process
June 21, 2022, 9:04 pm
MANILA – The recent report released by the Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB) reflected the fulfilled promises of President Rodrigo Duterte to sustain the gains of the comprehensive peace process in the Bangsamoro region. The IGRB is composed of officials from the national government and… Read More
BARMM greatest legacy of Duterte to Muslims: reg’l exec
June 15, 2022, 12:44 pm
COTABATO CITY – President Rodrigo Duterte’s “greatest” legacy for Filipino Muslims is the creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), a top regional official said Wednesday.BARMM Chief Minister Ahod “Murad” Ebrahim urged constituents not to forget what the… Read More
Gov’t, MILF renew mutual commitment for genuine peace process
June 6, 2022, 9:04 pm
MANILA – The implementing panels of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) renewed their mutual commitment to continue pushing for a comprehensive Philippine peace process. In a joint statement released Monday, the GPH and MILF agreed on the… Read More
Comprehensive peace process flourished under Duterte admin
May 31, 2022, 6:14 pm
MANILA – The comprehensive Philippine peace process got into full swing under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, reported the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) at the Duterte Legacy Summit on Tuesday. OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr.… Read More
No one left behind in 6-year Duterte admin
May 30, 2022, 7:21 pm
MANILA – The administration of President Rodrigo Duterte did not leave anyone behind in its thrust for a more developed country and progressive economy, Presidential Spokesperson and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said Monday. During the Duterte Legacy Summit at the Philippine… Read More
11K former Moro fighters take PNP qualifying exams
May 30, 2022, 4:28 pm
COTABATO CITY – More than 11,000 members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) took the National Police Commission’s (Napolcom) Special Qualifying Eligibility Examination (NSQEE) for them to become part of the Philippine National Police… Read More
PH territory, sovereignty now more secure under Duterte admin
May 30, 2022, 12:09 pm
MANILA – For the past six years, the Duterte administration has secured the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as its vast maritime borders, through the acquisition of new equipment and patrols, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Monday. In… Read More
Ex-MILF fighters finish skills training in Maguindanao
May 28, 2022, 5:03 pm
MANILA – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), committed to transforming former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants into productive citizens, reported on Saturday the completion of the Technical-Vocational Education Training (TVET)… Read More
Duterte gov’t to highlight legacy on May 30-31 summit
May 26, 2022, 1:17 pm
MANILA – The Duterte administration will be thanking the support of everyone and remind Filipinos of President Rodrigo Duterte’s signature “Tapang at Malasakit” (courage and compassion) brand of leadership before the end of his term on June 30. The Presidential Communications Operations… Read More
Gov’t turns former MILF, MNLF fighters into peacekeepers
April 19, 2022, 6:00 pm
MANILA – The government will facilitate the examination of around 11,000 former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) combatants into the police force, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) said Tuesday.… Read More
Ex-Moro rebels’ integration into PNP begins
April 11, 2022, 1:34 pm
COTABATO CITY – The integration of former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants into the Philippine National Police (PNP) has begun as set by the Mindanao peace process, officials said Monday.This came after the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) signed an… Read More
Next admin should push peace process gains, milestones: Galvez
March 28, 2022, 4:52 pm
MANILA – Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. hopes the next administration will continue the government’s significant milestones and gains in pursuit of the peace process in the country. Galvez said one of the primary… Read More
PRRD's 77th birthday: A glimpse of some of his memorable quotes
March 28, 2022, 9:49 am
MANILA – Rodrigo R. Duterte, the oldest to get elected as Philippine president and the first chief executive from Mindanao, turns 77 on Monday (March 28). Being the top leader of the country, he has faced the country’s problems with his promise of "Tapang at Malasakit" or courage and empathy… Read More
BARMM in right direction, says top exec
March 25, 2022, 6:23 pm
COTABATO CITY -- The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is heading in the right direction, the region’s top official said Friday.In a statement, BARMM Chief Minister Ahod “Murad” Ebrahim cited the economic gains of the three-year-old BARMM government in 2021.BARMM replaced the… Read More
Gov’t gifts ex-combatants with peaceful communities in Mindanao
March 21, 2022, 3:54 pm
JOLO, Sulu – The security situation in this island province has significantly improved over the years, creating an environment where all sectors can closely work together to help transform Moro combatants, their families, and communities, according to Presidential Adviser on Peace,… Read More
MILF, BARMM officials assure peaceful polls
March 11, 2022, 12:54 pm
COTABATO CITY – Officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) vowed Friday to help ensure a peaceful, clean, and orderly elections on May 9 this year.“This year’s election is the first time that the MILF will officially… Read More
Next PH president can appoint new BTA members: Galvez
March 10, 2022, 4:06 pm
MANILA – The next President of the Republic of the Philippines can appoint new Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) members once the new government takes over, Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said Thursday. The BTA serves as an interim… Read More
BTA composition stays for smooth turnover to next admin
March 4, 2022, 2:51 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the recommendation to maintain the status quo on the current composition of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), according to the Security, Justice and Peace Cabinet Cluster (SJPCC). The SJPCC said the retention of the current BTA is crucial… Read More
BARMM lauds Tolentino support to region
March 3, 2022, 12:16 pm
COTABATO CITY – The leadership of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Thursday expressed appreciation for the efforts of Senator Francis Tolentino on the senate plenary for the Bangsamoro people. BARMM Chief Minister Ahod “Murad” Ebrahim described Tolentino as the… Read More
More infra projects rising in BARMM
February 10, 2022, 1:47 pm
COTABATO CITY – More government infrastructures are rising in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), an unprecedented move under the new autonomous political entity established under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. The BARMM was officially formed after a… Read More