COTABATO CITY, Philippines (Nov. 22, 2025) โ The chief minister of the Bangsamoro region and five provincial governors signed a manifesto Wednesday expressing support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. amid what they described as unfounded corruption controversies surrounding his administration.
The statement was signed by Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Abdulraof A. Macacua and Governors Mujiv S. Hataman of Basilan, Yshmael I. Sali of Tawi-Tawi, Mamintal A. Adiong Jr. of Lanao del Sur, Tucao O. Mastura of Maguindanao del Norte, and Ali O. Midtimbang of Maguindanao del Sur.
The leaders said in the manifesto that they do not doubt the presidentโs commitment to serving the country โwith honesty and accountability.โ They cited the creation of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure as evidence of Marcosโ efforts to address graft and corruption.
โThat firm and deliberate action reflects a leadership focused not on spectacle but on real governance,โ the statement said. Copies were circulated to media outlets in Central Mindanao early Thursday.
In a text message to reporters, Macacua said the regional government is grateful to Marcos for prioritizing peacebuilding initiatives intended to uphold the gains of the governmentโs peace agreements with the Moro National Liberation Front and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
โFor that, we are thankful to President Marcos,โ Macacua said. He also heads the MILFโs Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces.
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