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Cotabato City, Philippines — The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) has expressed support for the appointment of lawyers Suharto Ambolodto and Naguib Sinarimbo as deputy floor leaders of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliament. In a statement released Tuesday, December 16, MNLF chairman Muslimin Sema said the groupContinue Reading
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 MindanaoContinue Reading
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 throughContinue Reading
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 inContinue Reading
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 agenciesContinue Reading
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 regionalContinue Reading
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 toContinue Reading
