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MAFAR-Sulu, DA-IX strengthen partnership to advance Sulu agriculture
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (257+ words) PATIKUL, Sulu " The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR)-Sulu Provincial Office and the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office IX (DA-RFO IX) reaffirmed their partnership during a coordination meeting on May 13, 2026, aimed at strengthening the delivery of agricultural…...
OCM's chief legal counsel explains CM's authority amid cabinet discussions
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (312+ words) COTABATO CITY'In a position released Monday, May 18, the Office of the Chief Minister's (OCM) Bangsamoro Attorney General's Office (BAGO) clarified that the authority of the Bangsamoro Chief Minister to remove cabinet officials is rooted in governance and public accountability rather…...
MIPA provides legal, cash aid to IP victims seeking justice
4+ day, 45+ min ago (210+ words) COTABATO CITY " The Ministry of Indigenous Peoples" Affairs (MIPA), through its Special Public Assistance and Legal Aid Division (SPALAD), has provided legal and financial assistance to three Indigenous Peoples (IPs) who are victims and witnesses in an ongoing rape and…...
BARMM, partners tighten election security ahead of first parliamentary polls
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (341+ words) As election near comes on September, we'the sector on public order and safety, including our development partners'should not lower their guards," said Ferdhaussee Ali of the Ministry of Public Order and Safety (MPOS) during the Peace, Public Order, Safety and…...
MOH expands grassroots healthcare in SGA with "Puro Kalusugan" program
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (267+ words) SPECIAL GEOGRAPHIC AREA " The Ministry of Health (MOH), through rural health units (RHUs), has intensified grassroots healthcare delivery in Special Geographic Area (SGA) communities through the rollout of its Puro Kalusugan (PK) program, bringing essential medical services directly to underserved…...
Traditional leaders join BARMM voter education drive ahead of parliamentary polls
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (349+ words) COTABATO CITY'Bangsamoro Commission for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (BCPCH) gathered traditional leaders from across the region on May 6, 2026 here, for a voter education program to strengthen civic awareness and promoting informed participation ahead of the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections…...
MOH encourages regular blood pressure monitoring to help prevent hypertension
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (327+ words) The Ministry of Health (MOH) encourages the public to regularly monitor their blood pressure to help prevent hypertension and other related illnesses. (Marhom Ibrahim/BIO) COTABATO CITY'Bangsamoro Government's Ministry of Health (MOH) is encouraging the public to regularly monitor their…...
BARMM, Malaysian investors deepen economic cooperation
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (348+ words) COTABATO CITY'Bangsamoro Government strengthened its economic and investment partnership with Malaysia during a three-day mission conducted from May 4 to 7, 2026, aimed at promoting BARMM as a competitive destination for trade, finance, and regional cooperation. Leading the initiative, Ministry of Trade, Investment…...
Settler entrepreneurs benefit from BARMM's livelihood assistance program
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (351+ words) Launched in 2024, the program initially provided P8, 500 each to 300 settler entrepreneurs. In 2025, the assistance increased to P10, 000 for 350 beneficiaries from various areas in the region, bringing the total to 750 beneficiaries. Mary Jean Somcio, a small eatery owner from Cotabato City and one…...
60 more families in Lamitan City secure housing under BARMM's program
1+ week, 3+ day ago (285+ words) LAMITAN CITY, Basilan " The Bangsamoro Government, through KAPYANAN (Kapayapaan sa Pamayanan), provided 60 families with new core shelters on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as part of its commitment to improving living conditions across the region. The KAPYANAN program provides the Bangsamoro's most vulnerable…...