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22April

MILF Chairman Ebrahim pushes to work harder with HWPL for peace in BARMM, end conflict in Ukraine and Palestine

During the 2nd National Peace Convention held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay, Metro Manila on Saturday, April 20, Alhaj Murad, in his keynote speech, highlighted the partnership with HWPL Philippines in support to peace initiatives even before the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was established in 2019 through the passage of RA 11054.The...

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15April
Voters in Sanggadong Elementary School in Kabacan, North Cotabato await their turn to vote in the plebiscite to ratify the creation of eight new towns in the Special Geographic Area of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Photo courtesy of CCCA-Early Response Network.

Creation of 8 new towns in BARMM’s SGA ratified

In a press statement, the Comelec said 72,658 or 81.10% of the total 89,594 registered voters cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Of 72,658 who voted, 72,358 voters voted “yes.” It said the electoral exercise was “successful, peaceful and orderly.”Pursuant to Bangsamoro Autonomy Act Nos. 41 to 48, and following their ratification during the plebiscite on Saturday,The eight new towns...

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14April
BARMM Interim Chief Minister Ahod b. Ebrahim raises the hand of MP Mohamad Kellie Antao after his appointment as EO of SGA-BARMM

UBJP holds provincial assembly, appoints MP Kelie Antao as new EO of SGA-BARMM

UBJP-HQ Communication and Media Division said that among the attending executive officers of the party are UBJP President Ahod "Al Haj Murad" Ebrahim, UBJP Party Vice President Mohagher Iqbal, UBJP Secretary General Albdulraof Macacua, UBJP Deputy Secretary General Dr. Tomanda Antok, Vice President for Women Engr. Aida Silongan, Arbitral Committee Chair Atty. Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba, Education...

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9April

SGA plebiscite set on April 13, security preparations in place

BARMM spokesperson Mohd Asnin Pendatun in a media briefing Wednesday said, they expect a 60-percent turnout, similar to what happened in 2019 plebiscite where residents of the 63 villages in Cotabato province voted for inclusion in the BARMM.SGA has 89,594 registered voters who will troop to 189 clustered precincts and 67 voting centers, a Mindanews report said Friday, April 5.BARMM has funded...

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9April
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Malacañan Palace Declares April 10 as Holiday in Observance of Eid’l Fitr

Eid’l Fitr, also known as the Feast of Ramadhan, marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by Muslims worldwide. The proclamation aims to highlight the importance of Eid’l Fitr in the national consciousness and provide an opportunity for the entire Filipino nation to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in peace and harmony.The...

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