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11February

MBHTE-BARMM boosts education with new school construction in Maguindanao del Norte

MBHTE-BARMM Minister Mohagher Iqbal emphasized the importance of these projects, stating, “We are not just laying the foundation for buildings; we are laying the foundation for our children’s future. These projects are a commitment to ensuring that every Bangsamoro learner has a safe and nurturing space to learn and grow.” On Wednesday, February 5, MBHTE officials participated in...

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10February

Bangsamoro Government Upholds the Rights and Protection of Indigenous Peoples in BARMM

The event brought together various Indigenous communities—including Teduray, Lambangian, Manobo Dulangan, Blaan, Sama Bajau, Erumanen Menuvu, and Higaonon—to witness this historic occasion and affirm their ancestral rights and cultural heritage. MP Atty. Mary Ann M. Arnado expressed her gratitude through social media for her colleagues' tireless efforts in passing this vital law.The attendees...

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9February
Photo courtesy by Hon. OIC Mayor Dr. Anwar Saluwang

MILG conducts comprehensive budget management training for SGA officials

The five-day training, held at Acacia Hotel from February 4 to 8, aimed to provide essential insights and practical knowledge regarding the management, allocation, and effective utilization of National Tax Funds. MILG SGA Field Office Head Zaiton L. Abas emphasized the importance of educating newly formed municipality officials about the annual budget preparation process, stressing that it...

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6February
POLL PREPS. Comelec-BARMM Director Ray Sumalipao (with microphone) speaks during a coordination meeting between election officials, police, and the military as part of preparations for the May 2025 midterm elections. Sumalipao announced Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2025) that 103 towns in BARMM have been classified as “areas of concern” for the upcoming polls. (Photo courtesy PNA webpages)

103 towns in BARMM designated as "areas of concern" for 2025 midterm polls

The announcement, made Wednesday by Comelec-BARMM Director Ray Sumalipao, classified these areas based on security threats and past election-related violence. Red Alert: High Risk Areas Thirty-two towns are categorized as "red," indicating serious armed threats and a history of election-related incidents. These areas are primarily concentrated in the provinces of Maguindanao del...

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6February

Sulu inclusion in BARMM takes center stage at senate hearing

Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim, alongside Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal and Interior and Local Government Minister Atty. Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba, represented the BARMM government at the hearing, presided over by Senators Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito and Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri. The hearing focused on the re-inclusion of the island province of Sulu into the Bangsamoro...

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