Maguindanao del Norte governor’s son appointed to Bangsamoro parliament
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 12 February)— The son of designated Maguindanao del Norte Governor Abdulraof Macacua has been appointed as member of the parliament of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) after his father vacated the post when he assumed as governor of the new province. The appointment of Jamel Balang Macacua, 33, came out last […].....»»
Marcos names Maguindanao del Norte governor’s son to Bangsamoro parliament
Jamel Macacua fills the vacancy in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority left by his father Abdulraof, who was appointed as the governor of Maguindanao del Norte in 2023.....»»
DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam
The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»
FACT CHECK | Mindanao comprises 28 provinces, not 27 as ‘Kulas’ writes
The Facebook post of famous Canadian vlogger BecomingFilipino that Mindanao has 27 provinces is wrong. Mindanao comprises 28 provinces as of September 2023, after Maguindanao province was divided into Maguindanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Norte with the ratification of Republic Act 11550 (An Act Dividing the Province of Maguindanao Into Two Provinces, namely: Maguindanao […].....»»
Constitutionality of Bangsamoro Local Government Code challenged at SC
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 01 March) — Three governors from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao filed this week a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the recently passed Bangsamoro Local Government Code (BLGC). Governor Abdusakur Tan of Sulu, Governor Mamintal Adiong of Lanao del Sur and Governor Bai Mariam Mangudadatu […].....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 01 March 2024
Bill for IPs in Bangsamoro passes second reading at BARMM Parliament CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 01 March) – The Bangsamoro Parliament approved on second reading Parliament Bill No. 273, a measure that would recognize, develop and protect the rights of the indigenous peoples in the autonomous region. Deputy Floor Leader Mary Ann Arnado said […].....»»
Bangsamoro Parliament wants ‘Cha-Cha’ to strengthen BARMM
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 21 February)—The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament has approved a resolution Wednesday supporting a charter change proposal aimed at strengthening the autonomous region by enshrining its powers in the next constitution “and not merely a subject of legislative act.” Before the BTA Parliament’s passing of Resolution No. 521 (Expressing the Sense […].....»»
Military-type firearms seized by soldiers in Maguindanao del Norte
Soldiers seized two M16 assault rifles, a grenade launcher and a machinegun left by local terrorists while fleeing from Barangay Kakar in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte on Friday......»»
1,300 displaced Maguindanao del Norte families get relief aid
1,300 displaced Maguindanao del Norte families get relief aid.....»»
1,300 displaced Maguindanao del Norte families get relief aid
1,300 displaced Maguindanao del Norte families get relief aid.....»»
1,300 displaced Maguindanao del Norte families get relief aid
1,300 displaced Maguindanao del Norte families get relief aid.....»»
1,300 displaced Maguindanao del Norte families get relief aid
1,300 displaced Maguindanao del Norte families get relief aid.....»»
P1.7-M worth shabu confiscated in Maguindanao del Norte
Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency seized P1.7 million worth of shabu from two traffickers who fell in a sting in Barangay Makir in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte on Monday......»»
P2.7-M worth imported cigarettes seized in Maguindanao del Norte
Vigilant merchants and policemen on Sunday intercepted a truck carrying P2.7 million worth of imported cigarettes in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte......»»
6 Dawlah Islamiya, 2 Reds surrender in Maguindanao del Norte
Six Dawlah Islamiya terrorists and two New People’s Army (NPA) rebels surrendered and turned over their guns in Upi, Maguindanao del Norte on Monday......»»
6 Dawlah men, 2 NPAs surrender in Maguindanao del Norte
Six Dawlah Islamiya terrorists and two members of the New People’s Army turned in assorted firearms and explosives and pledged allegiance to the government in Upi, Maguindanao del Norte on Monday......»»
2 motorcycle thieves, shabu dealers face raps in Maguindanao del Norte
Two men tagged in 13 motorcycle thefts and known for distributing shabu in isolated barangays in Maguindanao del Norte are now both detained, awaiting prosecution......»»
Division of Wao, Lanao del Sur feared to provoke violence anew
WAO, Lanao del Sur (MindaNews / 10 March) — Residents of this town fear a return to its bloody past – a time in the 1970s when land conflict pitted the Christian settlers against the native Moro inhabitants – if a bill proposing to divide it into two pushes through at the Bangsamoro Parliament. Parliament […].....»»
80-seat Bangsamoro parliament favors charter change
The 80-member Bangsamoro parliament on Wednesday passed a five-page resolution favoring charter change, asserting it can hasten efforts of putting a durable diplomatic closure to the nagging Moro issue hounding Mindanao since the early 1970s......»»
Ranking BIFF member die in Maguindanao del Sur clash
Soldiers shot dead a senior member of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and arrested his father in an encounter in Mamasapano town in Maguindanao del Sur before dawn Monday......»»
Army troops kill BIFF training officer in Maguindanao clash
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 25 March) – Philippine Army troops killed an alleged ranking member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) during an encounter in Maguindanao del Sur last Friday. Brig. General Jose Vlademir Cagara, commander of the Army’s 1st Brigade Combat team, said troops killed Abu Halil, a training officer of the […].....»»