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28April

Bangsamoro Lawmaker Commends President Marcos for Signing Islamic Burial Act

The new law ensures timely and dignified burials for deceased Muslims in accordance with Islamic rites—an important recognition of religious and cultural practices long challenged by limited access to Muslim cemeteries. RA 12160 affirms the right of Muslim Filipinos to observe their faith even in life’s most solemn moments, reflecting the government's broader commitment to religious...

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28April

Madaris Gensan Adopts Unified Traditional Madrasah Curriculum

To prepare for the rollout, all Madrasah teachers are currently undergoing Curriculum Implementation Training at the City Mayor’s Office – Integrated Cultural Communities Affairs Division (CMO-ICCAD), located at the Kasfala Building in this city.The training is jointly organized by the CMO-ICCAD and the General Santos City Madaris Federation, Inc. It is scheduled on April 21, 22, 23, 24, 26,...

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27April

MILF Central Committee officially recognizes Bandar Rajah Buayan as separate political unit

The announcement was made on April 26, 2025, at 10:30 AM, during a meeting with the five Chairmen of the Provincial Political Committees from Southern Mindanao, recognized under the Bangsamoro Organic Law as Other Bangsamoro Communities (OBC). The attendees were: Alifah "Orly" Ampatuan, Alah Provincial Committee Omar Bua, newly installed Chairman of Daguma Provincial CommitteeChairman...

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26April

MILF’s UBJP announces its official candidates in Special Geographic Area

Eight mayoral candidates representing the following towns in the SGA were introduced: Pahamudin, Nabalawag, Malidegao, Ligawasan, Old Kaabakan, Kapalawan, Kadayangan, and Tugunan.The event was attended by citizens, supporters, and UBJP officials who aimed to strengthen unity and garner support for the party ahead of the upcoming 2025 elections.Notable speakers at the rally included Hon. Datucan...

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19April

MTIT Leads Innovation Convergence Meeting to Boost Economic Growth in BARMM

In a post on its official Facebook page, MTIT highlighted the significance of the event in fostering collaboration among various government bodies and stakeholders to align innovation initiatives and accelerate the region's digital transformation.MTIT Minister Abuamri A. Taddik opened the meeting with a message reaffirming the ministry’s commitment to pushing for innovation through partnerships...

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