DAVAO CITY – Election watchdogs in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao backed the decision of the Commission on Elections to suspend preparations for the upcoming first parliamentary elections in the region next month amid legal woes. In a statement, the Independent Election...
COTABATO CITY – Police in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, have launched a manhunt for two men believed to be behind the killing of an engineer from the Bangsamoro region’s social services office on Tuesday night. Engr. Romeo “Ryan” Livelo, an employee of the Ministry of Social...
While President Marcos respects the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) over the implementation of the Bangsamoro Autonomy Act, he was also concerned over the delay it caused to the region 's election. Palace Press Officer and Communications...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) decided on Wednesday, Sept. 17, to suspend its preparations for the first parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) scheduled for October 13, 2025. According to a resolution provided by Comelec Chairman George Erwin...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia stated on Tuesday, September 16, that the poll body will examine the impact of the Supreme Court 's (SC) Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) that halted the implementation of the Bangsamoro Autonomy Act (BAA) 77. BAA 77 reorganized...
The Philippine Army (PA) has sufficient manpower to ensure the safe and peaceful conduct of the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Oct. 13. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, PA commanding general, said the 6th Infantry Division (6ID) based in...
Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. called on the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Monday, Sept. 8, to resolve its internal rifts as he underscored that unity within the organization is crucial to sustaining the gains of the...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to safeguard the conduct of the first-ever parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Oct. 13. Teodoro delivered the directive during...
Rasol Mitmug, chairman of the Bangsamoro Parliament Blue Ribbon Committee, has urged Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education chief Mohagher Iqbal to take an indefinite leave of absence as the Commission on Audit started investigating the P2.2-billion fund controversy, particularly the...
DAVAO CITY – The Bangsamoro Youth Commission (BYC) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is demanding a public apology to the Muslim community from social media content creator Crist Briand Oncada following his insensitive remark on the concept of halal. The BYC issued a...
KIDAPAWAN CITY – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Chief Minister Abdulraof A. Macacua assured Cotabato province on Monday, Sept. 1, that the regional government remains a steadfast partner in pursuing peace and development. "BARMM will always be your partner in peace and...
Colombia has recognized the Philippines as a global model for the successful implementation of peace processes, citing Manila’s experience in resolving long-standing conflicts as a source of inspiration for nations facing similar challenges, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace,...
