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13April

MBHTE assures athletes of better conditions at BARMM meet

Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal made the assurance Sunday after participants to the BARMM Athletic Association Meet 2026 complained about water shortages and poor billeting conditions in Parang town."We are working around the clock with our partners to provide a conducive environment for all," Iqbal said.He said the welfare of student-athletes, teachers, and parents is the ministry's top...

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12April

BARMMAA 2026 opens with grand parade; competitions begin Monday

The event, held at Parang Central Elementary School, featured a colorful Parade of Athletes involving delegations from the region’s 10 Schools Division Offices (SDOs). Organizers estimated the total number of delegates — including athletes, coaches, officials, and education leaders — at around 7,000.The annual meet was organized by the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE)...

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11April
Photo courtesy of Prof. Hashim B. Manticayan

Iqbal calls for concrete action at National Solidarity Conference for Palestine

In his address, Iqbal opened by noting that digital communication has transformed how the world witnesses the Palestinian crisis, with people now able to follow developments in Gaza, Iran, and the broader Middle East in real time through social media. He cited the recently announced fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States as one such development being monitored globally.Iqbal...

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6April
A delegation of ulama from the World Association of Al-Azhar Graduates – Philippines Chapter paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the Bangsamoro Wali, engaging in meaningful dialogue on strengthening religious guidance, education, community development, and supporting UBJP within the Bangsamoro region.

WAAG-PH affirms support for MILF leadership, UBJP as sole political party

In the statement dated April 3, 2026, and signed by WAAG-PH President Camarodin Abdulbayan, the organization addressed circulating reports about alleged pronouncements by some ulama (Islamic scholars) concerning the MILF. WAAG-PH clarified that it fully backs the current MILF leadership and rejects any attempts to form or support other political parties outside the UBJP.Key points from the...

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6April
Representatives of ABOT formally submit their registration documents to election authorities, marking their official intent to participate in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (BARMM) first parliamentary elections, as officials exchange documents in a ceremonial handover witnessed by supporters and staff.

ABOT files for registration to join BARMM’s 1st parliamentary elections

The filing was held Saturday, April 4, at the Bangsamoro Electoral Office in Cotabato City, led by ABOT Party President Samsodin Amella along with party officials and supporters. Party leadership said the move signals their readiness to take part in the historic BARMM Parliamentary Elections set for September 14, 2026 – a milestone that will see the region transition to a parliamentary...

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