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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
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 guided by the principles of ethical and moral governance. WhatContinue Reading
Key officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have voiced their support for postponing the region’s first parliamentary elections from May 2025 to May 2026, following a Supreme Court ruling that excluded the island province of Sulu from BARMM. Balancing Progress with Inclusion Despite Sulu’s legal exclusion,Continue Reading
