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ICCMN concludes final leg of Serbisyo Caravan
CAMP OMAR, DATU HOFFER, MAGUINDANAO–The Inter-Cabinet Cluster Mechanism on Normalization (ICCMN) successfully completed the third and final leg of its Serbisyo Caravan on Thursday, August 29. […]
ICCMN caravan delivers essential services to MILF Camps
MUNAI, LANAO DEL NORTE (15 AUGUST 2024)— The Inter-Cabinet Cluster Mechanism on Normalization (ICCMN) caravan completed its second phase in the Lanao region, benefitting thousands of decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation (MILF) combatants and their families. [...]
MNLF ‘natural allies’ of PBBM administration’s Mindanao peace agenda
DAVAO CITY—In a resounding show of unity, top officials of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) pledged their full support to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s peace and development agenda for Mindanao. This commitment was [...]
PH, BARMM, Japanese governments: CAB a resounding success after 10 years
TOKYO, JAPAN — Top officials of the Philippine, Japanese and Bangsamoro governments unanimously acknowledged the major strides made in the implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) ten years after the inking of [...]
ICCMN Caravan Empowers Bangsamoro Communities, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace
The Inter-Cabinet Cluster Mechanism on Normalization (ICCMN) Caravan concluded on Friday, August 2, its successful run, bringing a wide array of government services to decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants and their communities in [...]
PBBM: IGRB 3rd progress report, a testament to fruitful Nat’l and BARMM governments partnership
MALACAÑANG PALACE (31 July 2024) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. underscored the major accomplishments of the Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB), highlighting the key role of the body in creating greater synergy and strengthening the [...]
Bangsamoro Task Force to End Local Armed Conflict restructures, approves Resolutions to Restructure and Hasten the Eradication of Rido
BANGSAMORO GOVERNMENT CENTER – The Bangsamoro Task Force – Ending Local Armed Conflict (BTF-ELAC) convened here on Monday, July 29, to discuss its new and expanded organizational structure, as well as direct the Armed Forces [...]
BARMM fast-becoming major trading hub as BSP inaugurates its new facility in Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY, July 29, 2024 — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas inaugurated on Monday its new facility just a few meters away from the Bangsamoro Government Complex. The inauguration signals that the BARMM is ready [...]
BARMM’s remarkable economic growth, transformation of former combatants, success of localized peace engagements highlighted at Mindanao Development Forum 2024
DAVAO CITY—The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity, cited (OPAPRU) the remarkable economic growth that is taking place in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the amazing transformation of [...]
IGRB hails PBBM for continued support to the BARMM
PASAY CITY (25 July 2024) – The Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB) lauded the Marcos administration’s steadfast commitment to support the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (BARMM) march towards genuine peace and sustainable development. [...]
OPAPRU, Maguindanao del Norte sign agreement on LNI Program
PASAY CITY – Peacebuilding efforts in the Bangsamoro got another major boost, as the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) and the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Maguindanao del [...]
Basilan marks milestone in peace journey with MOA and weapons turnover
ISABELA CITY, BASILAN (July 16, 2024)– As part of the national government’s efforts to bring long-lasting peace, security and stability in the Bangsamoro region, key stakeholders convened in this island-province to witness the signing of [...]
BTA to fast track remaining key legislation before first BARMM regional elections
MANILA — The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) vowed on Tuesday, June 4, to ensure the passage of the remaining priority codes of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government within the year or [...]
Second Chances and Steady Steps: Decommissioned MILF Combatants Find Peace
“The weight of war, it never leaves you,” confessed 60-year-old former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatant Lino Camanggo from Mati City, his voice filled with pent up emotion. From the pronounced lines on his [...]
BARMM gov’t enters final year of transition; to fasttrack passage of remaining codes
COTABATO CITY (14 MAY 2024) —As the Bangsamoro Parliament opened its third regular session on Tuesday, May 14, it entered the final year of the transition period before the first regular Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in [...]
BARMM, transforming into “The land of promises fulfilled”
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (08 MAY 2024) — The national government hailed the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as an emerging commercial and investment hub, and is turning into “the land of promises [...]
PBBM to Bangsamoro people: Vote in the BARMM elections to preserve the gains of the CAB
BARIRA, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE (29 April 2024) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged the residents of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Monday to vote in the forthcoming BARMM regional elections [...]
PBBM to Bangsamoro people: Vote in the BARMM elections to preserve the gains of the CAB
BARIRA, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE (29 April 2024) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged the residents of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Monday to vote in the forthcoming BARMM regional elections [...]
OPAPRU, Lanao del Norte PLGU forge partnership to implement Normalization Program
TUBOD, LANAO DEL NORTE — Local government units (LGUs) will now be at the forefront in the implementation of the Normalization Program for decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants and communities. […]
COMELEC turns over official SGA plebiscite results to BARMM government, as election body launches Register Anywhere Program in two MILF camps
CAMP DARAPANAN, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) formally turned over to the Bangsamoro government on Monday, April 15, the official results of the plebiscite held in the Special Geographic Area (SGA), [...]
Successful plebiscite conducted in SGA with 81% Voter Turnout
SPECIAL GEOGRAPHIC AREA — Saturday, April 13, marked a historic milestone among the residents of the Special Geographic Area (SGA) in North Cotabato under the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), following the creation [...]
OPAPRU leads turn over of renovated Madrasah in Pikit
BRGY. KABASALAN, PIKIT CLUSTER II, SGA BARMM — In a show of unity and commitment to promoting education and peace-building, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) through the Joint [...]
ICCMN adopts Localized Normalization Implementation as new strategy to accelerate implementation of Normalization Program for former combatants
PICC, PASAY CITY– The Inter-Cabinet Cluster Mechanism on Normalization (ICCMN) agreed to adopt the Localized Normalization Implementation (LNI) as part of national government-led strategies to ramp up the implementation of programs and other interventions that [...]
PBBM: Basilan from terrorism to zone of peace
SUMISIP, BASILAN — As a testament of his unwavering commitment to bring greater peace, security and stability to this once conflict-ridden island province, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Saturday, March 2, led the smelting [...]
MinDa, EU and Donor community launch Hybrid diesel-solar power plants in Sibutu-Sitangkai,Tawi-Tawi
Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi (29 February 2024) — In a bid to improve residents’ access to reliable renewable energy sources and boost the island-province’s economy, top national, provincial and donor agency officials launched on Thursday, February 28, [...]
OPAPRU does not condone anomaly on cash grants for decommissioned MILF combatant transitional cash aid; to initiate an investigation
PASAY CITY – Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., on Tuesday, February 20, said the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), which oversees the implementation of the country’s comprehensive [...]
OPAPRU, BARMM lead turnover of rural health units in MILF camps; conducts medical caravan and Philhealth registration
CAMP RAJAMUDA, PIKIT, NORTH COTABATO (16 FEBRUARY 2024) — In a bid to bolster healthcare services in underserved communities, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity through the Government of the [...]
GPH-MILF peace panels refute alleged anomaly on decommissioning process; assures integrity of the Bangsamoro peace process
PASIG CITY, 10 February 2024 — In a demonstration of unwavering trust and solidarity to the Bangsamoro peace process, the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Peace Implementing Panels [...]
PBBM: Stronger BARMM means a stronger Mindanao, a stronger Mindanao means a stronger Philippines
PASAY CITY – In pursuit of the Filipino people’s collective vision of achieving genuine and long-lasting peace, unity, reconciliation, and prosperity, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. underscored that a robust Bangsamoro region is an integral [...]
Echoes of the past: A journey of resilience, hope and empowerment through education
Rhejam’s life journey is a tapestry of colors woven with the threads of sacrifice, patience and resilience. Her story, which unfolded in the vibrant landscape of Maguindanao province, reflects the transformative power of education and [...]