MinDA forming local monitors on delayed infra projects; stakeholders call for BARMM areas inclusion

COTABATO CITY: In pursuit of bringing equitable state care and attention to southern Philippines, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has included in its multi-faceted functions a thrust on forming local bodies to oversee implementation of infrastructure projects, especially those suffering from unexpected delays. The new thrust will be applied in all provinces in Mindanao, starting… Read More MinDA forming local monitors on delayed infra projects; stakeholders call for BARMM areas inclusion

Alleged MoTC lapses unveiled; minister belies allegations

COTABATO CITY: The leadership of the Bangsamoro government’s Ministry of Transportation and Communication (MoTC) has been accused of alleged malfeasances ranging from “illegal dismissal” of personnel to “nepotistic” hiring of contractual workers, according to a Philippine Muslim Today (PMT) news source. The source, a classmate in 1985 MPA classes of this writer, furnished on Saturday, Feb. 20… Read More Alleged MoTC lapses unveiled; minister belies allegations

Phaseout of ARMM employees to start November

Seal of the defunct ARMM. By Bureau of Public InformationOctober 16, 2019 COTABATO CITY: More than 500 permanent employees of the defunct Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) will undergo phasing out starting November this year according to Bangsamoro Government Attorney General Sha Elijah Alba. The 500 employees belong to the first batch of the… Read More Phaseout of ARMM employees to start November

Murad to defunct ARMM employees: Remain In Your Post

By ASA T. MADALE March 4, 2019 COTABATO CITY: Chief Minister Alhaj Murad Ebrahim of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Monday told employees of the defunct Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) to remain in their post. Ebrahim said that consistent with his earlier statement, the employees status in the BARMM will be… Read More Murad to defunct ARMM employees: Remain In Your Post

Murad assumes Bangsamoro government leadership

COTABATO CITY: The defunct regional government of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has officially handed over powers on Tuesday to the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) who will run the newly created Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in interim capacity for three years or until June 2022 when the regular set of… Read More Murad assumes Bangsamoro government leadership

BTA isn’t perfect, they ain’t Sons of God

“Don’t expect BTA to be perfect, they ain’t Sons of God, nor are they His Messengers.” ILIGAN CITY: Everyone is brilliant. At least in one’s own belief. And they are everywhere. But those who possess integrity, dedication, sincerity and determination to serve for public interest are rarely found, and if ever they are found, they… Read More BTA isn’t perfect, they ain’t Sons of God

ARMM Gov Hataman turns over homes to Marawi evacuees

ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman, 3rd from right, Marawi mayor Majul Gandamra, 2nd from right, and Actor Robin Padilla lead the ceremonial ribbon cutting for the turnover of 100 homes to Marawi displaced families in Pagalamatan, Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur on Tuesday. (BPI-ARMM Photo) MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur: The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)… Read More ARMM Gov Hataman turns over homes to Marawi evacuees

ARMM has the highest number of hotspots for 2019 midyear elections

By ASA T. MADALE February 16, 2019 MARAWI CITY: The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has identified at least 701 hotspots across the Philippines in the 2019 May elections with the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao having the highest number. The list of the 701 hotspots that account for 42.9% of all cities and municipalities in the… Read More ARMM has the highest number of hotspots for 2019 midyear elections

Empowering the youth through the Bangsamoro Youth Development Agenda

By BPI-ARMM February 1, 2019 COTABATO CITY: The Office of the Bangsamoro Youth Affairs (OBYA) of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has completed the region’s very first document that identifies key issues and problems affecting the youth sector. The document also offers recommendations on how to resolve those challenges. “We are happy and… Read More Empowering the youth through the Bangsamoro Youth Development Agenda