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.
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.
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.
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.
A three-day humanitarian mission in Kapalawan, Cotabato provided free circumcision services to nearly 500 boys from poor Moro and indigenous families, while hundreds of residents also received free eye checkups and medical consultations through a joint outreach led by BARMM health officials and local leaders.
