Three Army divisions are coordinating security for Bangsamoro’s September 14 parliamentary elections, a major test of the region’s transition from conflict to democratic rule.
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Why Bangsamoro Needs More Doctors of Service Like Dr. Kadil Sinolinding, Jr. โ and Fewer Politicians of Promise.
As Bangsamoro prepares for its first regular parliamentary elections, Dr. Kadil โDoc Jojoโ Sinolinding offers voters something rare: decades of proven service to the poor, sick and marginalized.
P30 BILLION MEGA GOVERNMENT COMPLEX RISES FROM WAR-TORN HEARTLAND โ AND COULD TURN MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE INTO BANGSAMOROโS NEXT INVESTMENT HOTSPOT
A P30 billion Bangsamoro government center is rising in Parang, promising to transform a former conflict stronghold into a magnet for investment.
Two Bangsamoro Hospitals Unveil First-Of-Its-Kind Womenโs Center as Region Steps Up Pro-Poor Healthcare
Two Bangsamoro public hospitals launched new pro-poor healthcare initiatives Tuesday, including the regionโs first Womenโs Wellness Center and expanded services for women, children and indigent patients.
2 Seats, 6 Tribes, 1 Big Choice: Who Will Speak for Indigenous Peoples in the Bangsamoro Parliament?
Two seats in the 80-member Bangsamoro Parliament are reserved for Indigenous Peoples. As tribal leaders prepare to choose their representatives, the stakes go beyond who gets the seats โ it is about whose voices will shape laws affecting ancestral lands, culture and development.
No More Long Lines: BARMM, GCash Launch Mindanao’s First Cashless Aid System
The Bangsamoro government partners with GCash to modernize cash aid, cutting delays and bringing faster, cashless assistance to beneficiaries.
Marcos Turns Over โฑ3.4B Funds for Peace, Development to Bangsamoro Officials
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joined BARMM leaders at Camp Siongco to hand over โฑ3.4 billion in peace and development funds aimed at empowering communities, upgrading emergency response, and supporting orphaned children across the region.
BARMM Leaders Unite to Deepen Peace, Development Partnership Across Bangsamoro
Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua, five provincial governors and a Maguindanao del Sur lawmaker pledged to strengthen cooperation on peacebuilding, governance and sustainable development during a meeting in Cotabato City, reaffirming their commitment to lasting peace across BARMM.
Double Pay Bump: BARMM Workers to See a Two-Tranche, 50-Peso Daily Wage Increase This Year Starting July 15
The Bangsamoro Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board has approved a two-tranche, 50-peso daily wage hike for workers in the BARMM. Starting July 15, 2026, the first 25-peso increase takes effect, followed by another 25-peso bump on December 1, raising the maximum daily wage for non-agricultural city workers to 461 pesos.
โฑ3M-Bounty BIFF Leader Killed After Opening Fire on Troops During Predawn Raid in Maguindanao
Esmael Tingan Abubakar, a wanted leader of a now-defunct Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters faction, was killed in a predawn raid in Maguindanao del Norte after authorities said he opened fire while officers attempted to serve five arrest warrants. The operation marks another blow to the remnants of the insurgent group.
Tradition Meets Couture. See How Bangsamoro Weavers Stole the Spotlight in Manila Fashion Week.
From the looms of Tawi-Tawi to the runways of Okada Manila, Bangsamoro textiles captivated audiences at Manila International Fashion Week Season 7. Featuring the Tepo, Pis Syabit, Tennun, Langkit and Inaul, the showcase highlighted not only the artistry of indigenous weavers but also BARMM’s vision of turning cultural heritage into sustainable livelihoods and global economic opportunity.
This Catholic Newspaper Endured Dictatorship and WarโNow, Mindanao Cross Wins Praise for Teaching Unity
For nearly eight decades, the Mindanao Cross has chronicled conflict and coexistence in Central Mindanao, championing peace among Muslims, Christians and Indigenous peoples. Now, the Philippine Press Institute has recognized the nonprofit Catholic weekly as one of the country’s best edited community newspapers, honoring its enduring commitment to conflict-sensitive journalism and interfaith solidarity.