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COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Thousands of Muslims gathered early Friday, June 6, in various barangays of Cotabato City for the traditional outdoor congregational prayers marking Eidโl Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice. The religious observance, held simultaneously by Muslim communities…
MNLF urges lawmakers to bring Sulu back to BARMM
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Officials of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) are calling on lawmakers to pass enabling legislation that would return Sulu to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). MNLF central committee chair and Bangsamoro Labor…
Bangsamoro biz leaders welcome $400-M ADB grant for coastal, economic development
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Business leaders in the Bangsamoro region welcomed the Asian Development Bankโs (ADB) commitment of a $400-million grant to support economic programs and protect marine resources in Mindanao. Ronald Hallid Dimacisil Torres, chair of the Bangsamoro Business…
Bangsamoro lawmakers urge Marcos: Keep Lagdameo as Special Assistant
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ A bloc of lawmakers in the 80-member Bangsamoro Parliament is urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to retain Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr., citing his key role in supporting peace initiatives in Mindanao.…
Bangsamoro Officials Strengthen Programs to Protect Children and Juveniles
COTABATO CITY, Philippinesย โ Officials in the Bangsamoro region have vowed to fully implement two long-term intervention plans aimed at safeguarding the rights and welfare of children and juveniles, with support from various government agencies and international partners. Bangsamoro Social Services…
3,000 Rally in South Upi to Support Detained Mayor Accused in Vice Mayorโs Ambush
COTABATO CITY, Philippinesย โ Around 3,000 residents of South Upi, a highland town in Maguindanao del Surโmany of them belonging to the indigenous Teduray communityโgathered Thursday, May 22, to express support for their detained mayor, who is implicated in last yearโs…
Bombmaker From Dawlah Islamiya Surrenders in Maguindanao, Vows to Help Deradicalize Others
COTABATO CITY, Philippinesย โ A bombmaker from the outlawed Dawlah Islamiya group has surrendered to the Philippine military and pledged to help convince remaining members of the terror group to return to the fold of the law. Badruddin Saligua Mundir, 35,…
BARMM Steps Up Monkeypox Prevention After Two Confirmed Cases in Maguindanao del Norte
COTABATO CITY โ The Bangsamoro government has intensified its information campaign on monkeypox prevention after two residents of Maguindanao del Norte tested positive for the disease. Six others are also in isolation facilities under close medical surveillance after exhibiting symptoms…
Top Drug Suspect Nabbed in Cotabato City; P3.4-M Shabu Seized
COTABATO CITY โ Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) finally entrapped an elusive narcotics trafficker and seized from him P3.4 million worth of shabu during an operation in Barangay Rosary Heights 3 here on Tuesday, May 20. The…
Military, police praised for neutral, efficient role in securing Bangsamoro polls
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Newly elected officials praised the military under the Armyโs 6th Infantry Division and the Police Regional OfficeโBangsamoro Autonomous Region for their neutrality during joint election security operations in the May 12 polls in Central Mindanao. Reelected…
Chinese Traders Hope for Growth Under New Maguindanao del Norte Officials
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Chinese traders were elated by the election of a governor in the fledgling Maguindanao del Norte province who can speak their language and a vice governor who is a businessman. Tucao Ong Mastura and Marshall Ibrahim…
Election Watchdog Urges Voter Education to Curb Violence in Moro Areas
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ A nonpartisan election monitoring center covering Moro areas has recommended an education campaign on the criminal and civil liabilities of voters and candidates who misbehave during elections to help ensure safe voting in politically hostile areas.…
