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…
From a Remote Village to College Graduation: How One Scholar in South Cotabato Is Defying the Odds
Born in a remote village in Tampakan, South Cotabato, Bon Ryan Jimenez once saw college as an impossible dream. Today, he is preparing to graduate with the help of an educational assistance program that eased his familyโs burdens and gave…
SMI Brings Relief to South Cotabatoโs Remote VillagesโResidents Respond with Gratitude
Residents in remote South Cotabato communities thank SMI as outreach delivers food packs and health kits to underserved villages.
Sarmiento Named Marcos Peace Adviser, Set to Guide Transition with Governance Lens
Veteran official Mel Sarmiento takes the helm of OPAPRU, bringing a governance-focused approach as the Philippines navigates a critical peace transition.
16 Political Parties Ready to Make History in BARMMโs First Parliamentary Elections
ixteen political parties are set to contest BARMMโs first parliamentary elections, signaling a historic shift from an appointed to an elected regional government.
Bangsamoro Officials Step Up to Guide Police Reforms
Three Bangsamoro officials have joined the regionโs police reform advisory group, signaling stronger multi-sector backing for professionalism and community-focused policing in BARMM.
Half a Century After the Oil Shocks, Mindanao Still Pays the Price of Dependence
Decades after the oil shocks, Mindanao remains vulnerable to fuel price spikes, exposing deep inequalities and the urgent need for energy reform.
Japan Eyes Deeper Maritime, Economic Ties with Tawi-Tawi in High-Level Visit
A Japanese delegation visits Tawi-Tawi, signaling stronger cooperation on maritime security, aquaculture, and development projects.
SMI, Datalblao Community Share Meals, Strengthen Ties During Ramadan
Residents of Datalblao come together nightly for iftar, with support from SMI and local leaders during the holy month of Ramadan.
In Sulu, Eid is More Than a CelebrationโDid You Feel the โOne Heartโ?
At dawn in Sulu, thousands of Tausug faithful gathered not just to mark the end of Ramadhan, but to live out a shared identityโone shaped by faith, forgiveness, and community.
Zamboanga Sibugay Police Chief to Officers: Lead with Empathy, Not Fear
A quiet shift is taking root in Zamboanga Sibugay, where a police director is asking officers to see their work not as enforcementโbut as human connection.
Eidโl Fitโr in BARMM: A Celebration of Unity and Peace
Communities across BARMM marked Eidโl Fitโr with peaceful gatherings and renewed calls for unity, cooperation, and lasting peace.
