Bangsamoro
12-Year-Old BARMM Town Lauded For Clean, Efficient Real Property Tax Administration
COTABATO CITY – The municipality of Datu Blah Sinsuat (DBS) in Maguindanao del Norte has been recognized for its efficient real property tax administration, a citation that business leaders say could further strengthen investor confidence in one of the most peaceful towns in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The Bureau of Local […]
Darul Ifta bans coffee made from animal excrement, cites impurity under Islamic law
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The Bangsamoro Darul Ifta, the highest Islamic advisory body in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), has issued a religious ruling (fatwa) declaring coffee made from beans extracted from animal dung as haram or forbidden for Muslims. In a statement released this week through its official social media pages, […]
BARMM leaders sign manifesto backing Marcos amid corruption allegations
COTABATO CITY, Philippines (Nov. 22, 2025) — 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 […]
Five Bangsamoro governors back Chief Minister Macacua’s leadership amid postponed BARMM polls
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Efforts to promote political unity in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) gained momentum after the region’s five governors signed a manifesto of support recognizing the leadership of Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua. Macacua, who has been overseeing BARMM’s ministries and support agencies since his appointment by President […]
BTA to Remain in Office Until 2026 Elections, Palace Confirms
IPIL, Philippines (AP) — The Office of the President on Thursday affirmed that members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) will continue to serve as the interim government of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) until elected officials assume office, following the Supreme Court’s decision to postpone regional parliamentary elections originally scheduled for […]
Mohammad Yacob elected new BARMM Parliament Speaker
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Senior Minister Mohammad Yacob has been elected as the new Speaker of the 80-member Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament, following a session held on Tuesday, October 21. Yacob’s election comes after the passing of Speaker Ali Pangalian Balindong, 85, who died on October 2 due to illness. Balindong, a respected elder […]