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10May

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BARMM's 1st Parliamentary polls to push through on Sept. 14

In a statement, Lawyer Ray Sumalipao, regional director of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, said candidates for the 32 district parliamentary seats began filing their certificates of candidacy (COCs) on Monday, with the filing period running until May 7."I think there will be no more delays. The election process has started. Election...

10May

MILF reorganizes BIAF Base Commands, appoints new Officers-in-Charge

The appointments were formalized through Appointment Order No. 1-2026, issued by the Office of the MILF Chairman on April 30, 2026, at the group’s main camp here. The order was personally signed by MILF Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim.MILF leadership described the move as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, internal discipline, and administrative management within the...

8May

First batch of Filipino pilgrims for Hajj 2026 arrives safely in Madinah

According to a Facebook post by the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah dated May 2, 2026, the pilgrims landed on May 1 aboard Philippine Airlines Flight PR8654.They were warmly welcomed at the airport by Philippine Ambassador Raymond Balatbat, Consul General Rommel Romato, National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) Hajj Attaché Musal Harun, along with representatives from Saudi...

8May

Bangsamoro Speaker Yacob honored with Madinah alumni award

The award recognizes distinguished alumni for their outstanding achievements in academia, professional service, and public leadership. The ceremony was held under the patronage of Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.Yacob announced the recognition on his official Facebook page on April 30, 2026. In his statement, he expressed deep appreciation for the honor, describing it as “both a...

7May

PSRO holds workshop for transitioning combatants

Held at the Soleya Hall of Al-Nor Hotel and Convention Center, the activity brought together participants for structured discussions, interviews, and collaborative exercises aimed at identifying the immediate and long-term support requirements of former fighters returning to civilian life.The Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta' (BDI), the region's highest Islamic advisory body, was invited to provide an...