Cotabato City, Philippines โ A humanitarian mission in Sumisip, Basilan turned deadly on Wednesday afternoon, January 22, when gunmen ambushed a team of soldiers, killing two and wounding 12 others. The attackers also torched the soldiers’ vehicle during a tense…
BARMM Program Brings Vision Aid to Senior Citizens
At least 72 senior citizens from various barangays in Cotabato City received free reading glasses through the Sagip Paningin Para Kay Lolo at Lola Program, a joint initiative of the Bangsamoro governmentโs social services ministry and Glang Eye Care Clinic.…
Lamitan City Boosts Business with New Labor Office
Business leaders in the Bangsamoro region celebrated the relocation of the Basilan office of the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MOLE) to Lamitan City. Lamitan City, home to 45 barangays, is emerging as Basilanโs new investment hub, alongside its 11…
Budget Deadlock Threatens Cotabato City Projects
Cotabato City, Philippines โย The Cotabato City government faces an uncertain future for its planned commerce and trade initiatives in its 37 barangays as the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) continues to withhold approval of its proposed 2025 operational budget. Mayor Mohammad Bruce…
BARMM Health Workers Get Rewards for Pandemic Service
Cotabato City, Philippines โ Health workers in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) who served during the pandemic had received their Health Emergency Allowance (HEA). The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahimโs office, facilitated the…
Mourning Sweeps the Region as Former Lanao del Sur Governor Passes Away
Cotabato City, Philippines โ The province of Lanao del Sur and its capital, Marawi City, are in mourning following the passing of former governor Bedjoria Soraya Alonto-Adiong on Friday, December 27. The 82-year-old ex-governor, who was active in socio-economic and…
Why an Islamic Finance Roadmap Matters: A Milestone for BARMM’s Future
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) officially launched on Monday its Islamic Finance Roadmap, spearheaded by Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim. This initiative, Ebrahim said, marks a significant step toward establishing a functional and operational Islamic finance system…
BARMM Leaders Back Election Delay Amid Suluโs Exclusion: Whatโs at Stake?
Key officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have voiced their support for postponing the regionโs first parliamentary elections from May 2025 to May 2026, following a Supreme Court ruling that excluded the island province of Sulu…
