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Cotabato City, Philippines — As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) marked its 6th foundation anniversary, a deadly encounter between soldiers and armed groups, including one affiliated with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), has cast a shadow over the celebrations. Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim has calledContinue Reading
Cotabato City, Philippines — 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 exchange of gunfire. Brig. Gen. Alvin Luzon, commander of theContinue Reading
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 government’s social services ministry and Glang Eye Care Clinic. The outreach, conducted last week, aligns with the Bangsamoro AutonomousContinue Reading
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 Basilan’s new investment hub, alongside its 11 towns and Isabela City. The transfer of the office from IsabelaContinue Reading
Cotabato City, Philippines — 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 Matabalao sounded the alarm during a dialogue with reporters atContinue Reading
Cotabato City, Philippines – 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 Ebrahim’s office, facilitated the release of the HEA from the national government between JuneContinue Reading
Cotabato City, Philippines — 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 peacebuilding initiatives during her tenure, leaves behind a legacy ofContinue Reading
