OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. (Photo: OPAPRU) Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. underscored the critical role of the private sector in building a resilient peace process as he appealed for assistance to areas impacted by various conflicts. “Active trade and commerce must be...
As the newly established autonomous government braced for its first parliamentary elections in October, President Marcos urged the newly appointed members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) to uphold their responsibilities with integrity as the aspirations of their people rest on their...
DAVAO CITY – The Bangsamoro Ulama in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has reaffirmed their support to the leadership of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. THE MILF consultative assembly in Camp Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat town in Maguindanao del Norte on March 16....
DAVAO CITY – The League of Bangsamoro Organizations Inc. (LBO) appealed to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to uphold unity amid the questions raised on the recent leadership change in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). MILF Chairman Ahod Ebrahim with BIAF...
DAVAO CITY – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front expressed disappointment over the recent change of leadership in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), more particularly on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s appointment of Abdulraof Macacua as the...
Malacañang has announced the new members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) released the list of new BTA members on Monday night, March 10. The newly-appointed members of the...
Japanese Ambassador to Manila Endo Kazuya said that the P174-million (JPY 454 million) grant by the Japanese government for the development of the Bangsamoro region shows Japan’s “long-standing commitment” to the region’s peace and prosperity. Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya signs and...
Four Philippine projects funded by World Bank loans totaling over $1.37 billion (nearly ₱80 billion) are progressing satisfactorily, according to the Washington-based multilateral lender. In separate implementation status and results reports this month and last month, the World Bank said the...
Senate Committee on Local Government chairman Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has pressed for the postponement of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections saying it is essential to maintain stability in the region. The Senate senior deputy majority...
Sen. Robinhood Padilla has filed a bill seeking to integrate Bangsamoro history, culture, and identity in the study of Philippine history in basic education. Padilla said this ensures the country's basic education is inclusive and accounts for all Filipinos. Padilla filed on January 22 Senate Bill...
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito has proposed resetting the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to August 11, 2025, three months from its supposed schedule. In sponsoring Senate Bill No. 2942, Ejercito sought to amend Article XVI,...
DAVAO CITY – Six years since being at the helm of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, interim Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim reiterated that education remains as among the keys in solving peace and sustaining development in the region. BARMM officials during the...