PBBM leads commemoration of GPH-MNLF peace agreement’s 28th anniversary; officially opens Nat’l Peace Consciousness Month
MALACAÑANG PALACE, MANILA—President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the commemoration of the 28th anniversary of the signing of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro National Liberation [...]
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. […]
OPAPRU completes socio-economic profiling of 2,000 MNLF combatants; Peace Adviser calls for cooperation in the MNLF Transformation Program
MARAWI CITY—The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) completed the socio-economic assessment, validation and verification of 161 Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) combatants last August 22, this city, marking another [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
97 MNLF combatants participate in socio-econ assessment; OPAPRU strengthens implementation of MNLF Transformation Program
LAMITAN, BASILAN — Some 97 Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) combatants participated in the verification and socio-economic profiling process on July 4, 2024 in this island-province. […]
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 [...]
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. […]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Amnesty, final step in the transformation journey of former revolutionaries
PASAY CITY – Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Sec. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., underscored on Tuesday, February 6, the importance of granting amnesty to members of revolutionary groups who have committed crimes in [...]
Galvez: No corruption in MILF decommissioning process
PASAY CITY – Presidential Adviser on Peace Reconciliation and Unity Sec. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. vehemently denied on Tuesday, February 6, that there is corruption involved in the decommissioning process of Moro Islamic Liberation (MILF) [...]
Japan gov’t, World Food Programme team up to boost education, food security in the BARMM
PASAY CITY, 31 January 2024 – In a bid to boost food security and address malnutrition in the Bangsamoro, the Government of Japan and World Food Programme (WFP) officially launched the “Farm-to-School Meals in the [...]
Bangsamoro Task Force expands membership, addresses Rido; body shores up investments for Polloc Port
CAMP SIONGCO, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE (22 JANUARY 2024) — Members of the Bangsamoro Task Force on Ending Local Armed Conflict (BTF-ELAC) convened here on Monday, January 22, for its first consultative meeting for CY 2024. [...]
Civil society, key sectors vows anew to support Bangsamoro peace process
TAGUIG CITY — Representatives from key sectors of society – indigenous tribes, women, youth, academe, religious and business community, and civil society – converged here on Thursday, January 11, to reaffirm their support to the [...]
294 MILF, MNLF members take oath as PNP patrolmen, patrolwomen
SK PENDATUN, PARANG, MAGUINDANAO – Under the bristling heat of the noonday sun, 294 members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) stood in rapt attention as a drum [...]
Galvez: 2023, a very fulfilling year for the PH peace process
MANILA – Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Sec. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. described 2023 as a “banner year” for the comprehensive Philippine peace process, which is a testament of [...]
Galvez lauds HoR for adopting resolutions granting amnesty to former rebels
PASIG CITY — Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. on Friday, December 15, lauded the House of Representatives for approving four House Concurrent Resolutions (HCR) that grant amnesty to former rebels. […]
Seven Nat’l, Bangsamoro Intergovernmental Body mechanisms now established, as BARMM economy gains momentum
DAVAO CITY – The seven mechanisms under the National Government – Bangsamoro Government Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB) have been established and are now working in full swing. This was highlighted during the 16th IGRB meeting [...]
PH, Colombia exchange best practices in implementation of peace process
PASAY CITY – A Colombian delegation headed by Ambassador of Colombia to the Philippines Marcela Ordóñez shared on Monday, November 6, their country’s best practice and successes, as well as challenges in the implementation of [...]