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DBM earmarks over P80-B to BARMM
The Department of Budget and Management has set an P80.6-billion fund for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao under the proposed 2024 National Budget as the government vows to continue rebuilding war-torn Marawi and secure peace and economic growth in the region. In a statement on Thursday, the DBM said the total fund consists of the region’s share from the national revenue worth P75.6 billion and P5 billion for special development projects. The total allocation represents P5.3 billion for social development and infrastructure projects, including P4.21 billion for roads and bridges, P569 million for water supply and P35 million for fish ports. Meanwhile, war victims of Marawi City can receive a total of P1 billion as tax-free compensation. “This strategic initiative enables the Marawi Compensation Board to deliver tax-exempt compensation to all eligible claimants who have suffered property and personal possession damage as a result of the 2017 Marawi Siege,” the DBM said. Marawi City is the biggest Muslim city in the predominantly Catholic Philippines terrorized by rebel groups Abu Sayyaf and Maute. As peace has been restored and protected in BARMM, DBM has allotted P5 million for the activities of the region’s Professional Regulations Commission Regional Office XII. The post DBM earmarks over P80-B to BARMM appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Lawyer places Marawi bet via Café Sindaw
As Marawi City rose from the Islamic State-led 2017 siege and the pandemic, lawyer Rohairah “Kookai” Lao saw the period as an opportunity to present fresh ideas that were missing in the capital of Lanao del Sur. With a successful career as Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao ’s regional prosecutor, she wanted to help stimulate the local economy by putting up a business. “I am at a point where I want to give back to my community. To do this, I need something which promotes tourism and is likewise an inspiration,” Lao said. An inveterate traveler, Lao thought of bringing the café culture into the laidback city. She saw potential along the scenic strip that led to Mindanao State University and Lake Lanao, the province’s prime tourism destination. Named Heaven Road, it opens to views of the forest-covered countryside and is blessed with a temperate climate. Bucking the urban legend that the place was a dumping ground for bodies after a rido or a skirmish, the entrepreneur took the risk. She pioneered in building Heaven Road’s first commercial establishment. Lao recalls that her savings were insufficient to finance the construction of the café. Fortunately, she gained access to lending companies. Her brother-in-law, who owned a hardware and construction company, provided the materials at cost. Café hands-on Although she worked with an architect, Lao was hands-on in the design which comprises two levels and a viewing deck. “I made sure that when the café was completed, people who know me can see my personal touch,” she says. Named Café Sindaw (meaning “hope” in Maranaw), the restaurant-cafe aspires to lighten up the lives of the people of Lanao del Sur. “It aims to encourage them to stand up after the fall. There is always some prospect for people who have faith,” says Lao. She invested in an Italian-made coffee machine that is operated by baristas who were trained by experts from Mindanao’s major cities — Davao and Cagayan de Oro. The head barista worked extensively in Saudi Arabia. The menu is an eclectic mix of coffee beverages, pizzas, beef rendang, sasati (spicy balls of smoked fish) and ramen, among others. During Ramadan, one of the private rooms is converted into a prayer room. It accepts orders for iftar-sponsored meals for a minimum of 30. Market turns discriminating Lao observes that the local market is becoming more discriminating as diners appreciate cosmopolitan cuisine and special brewed blends. The resto-café is frequently booked for meetings and birthday parties. The customers gained during the early days of Heaven Road have remained loyal to Café Sindaw despite the mushrooming of similar restaurant cafes. When Café Sindaw opened in February 2022, there was hardly any competition. Following Lao’s example, entrepreneurs have since built their own cafes along Heaven Road. It is now a tourist destination because of the comfort food and beverages and panoramic vistas. Lao observes that people tend to go into business when the economy starts to thrive. As in most ventures, there are challenges, “Opening a restaurant or café is not easy. It involves compliance to national and local regulations. These can sometimes be a burden such as payments of several fees and taxes to the business sector,” Lao said. Then there’s learning to increase operational competence, create a top-performing menu, train and retain staffers. The post Lawyer places Marawi bet via Café Sindaw appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Liza, Janine, Iza bring star power to Cinemalaya’s ‘Rookie’ gala screening
Liza Soberano, Janine Gutierrez and Iza Calzado were among the celebrity attendees at the gala screening of "Rookie", an entry in the ongoing Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. The event was held on 6 August at Cinema Rizal of the Philippine International Convention Center. "Rookie" is a coming-of-age queer film about high school volleyball players played by lead stars Aya Fernandez and Pat Tingjuy, who are both making their feature film debut. [caption id="attachment_168526" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Janine Gutierrez (Photo by Jo Valle)[/caption] The film is written by Natts Jadaone ("Lucid") and directed by Samantha Lee ("Baka Bukas", "Billie and Emma"), with Dan Villegas of Project 8 Projects and Bianca Balbuena of ANIMA Studios as executive producers. Project 8 Projects is the film production company founded by Villegas with his fellow filmmaker and fiancée Antoinette Jadaone. Soberano, Gutierrez and Calzado gave support to the movie and the people behind it, especially those they’ve worked with. Soberano starred in Jadaone’s 2019 romantic movie "Alone/Together"; Gutierrez in Lee’s 2022 TV miniseries "Sleep With Me"; and Calzado in Villegas’ 2017 horror flick "Ilawod". [caption id="attachment_168527" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Cast and crew of the Cinemalaya 2023 film "Rookie" (Photo by Jo Valle)[/caption] Catch "Rookie" at Cinemalaya XIX: IlumiNasyon, which runs until 13 August at the PICC’s Cinemas Rizal, Bonifacio, Felipe and Palma. The film festival also has screenings at elect cinemas of Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Glorietta, UP Town Center and Trinoma. The post Liza, Janine, Iza bring star power to Cinemalaya’s ‘Rookie’ gala screening appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Police, military upgrade gains
Initiatives that would strengthen the country’s police and military to ensure a “strong and stable rule of law” in the archipelago will continue, according to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. In his second State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa, Marcos said this effort would serve as a foundation for the country’s transformation. “Our police and armed forces are being strengthened and modernized to be more effective in maintaining peace and order and in defending our sovereignty,” he said. The President also vowed the government will continue its stiff campaign against illegal drugs — which he said has taken on “a new face” and is now geared towards community-based treatment, rehabilitation, education, and reintegration, to curb drug dependence among the affected citizenry. “Last year, we launched the ‘Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan’ or BIDA Program, and established additional 102 Balay Silangan Reformation Centers nationwide,” Marcos said. Marcos underscored that the government will focus its efforts on the rehabilitation of drug dependents while sustaining the fight against drug syndicates by shutting down their illegal activities and dismantling their network of operations. His administration, he said, will also run after law enforcers and their accomplices implicated in the illegal drug trade. Narcos exposed “Unscrupulous law enforcers and others involved in the highly nefarious drug trade have been exposed. I will be accepting their resignations. In their stead, we will install individuals with unquestionable integrity, and who will be effective and trustworthy in handling the task of eliminating this dreaded and corrosive social curse,” Marcos said. His administration will not tolerate corruption or incompetence in government, he added. Marcos likewise said the country is now nearing a peaceful solution to its problems concerning Filipinos who have taken up arms against the government. “For almost half a century, some of our fellow Filipinos have taken to arms to make their views heard. We are now at a point in our history when their armed struggle has evolved. We have now progressed together towards peace and development,” he emphasized. The government, he added, has incorporated capacity-building and social protection into its reintegration programs to guarantee full decommissioning of former combatants. Marcos underscored that the government’s Barangay Development and Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Programs has been effective in addressing the root cause of conflict in the countryside through the continuous implementation of the community development and livelihood programs for the former rebels. Further, the President announced he will issue a proclamation granting amnesty to rebel returnees to complete the reintegration process. “I ask Congress to support us in this endeavor,” he said. Meanwhile, the Chief Executive was pleased to note that communities affected by the infamous Marawi siege in May 2017 are recovering with the ongoing granting of financial aid to those severely affected by the conflict. He said it will allow these residents to start afresh. “Nawa’y mamayani ang pag-asa. Nawa’y magpatuloy ang pagkakaisa, pagmamatyag, at paghahangad ng kapayapaan at kaunlaran (May hope prevail, may unity continue along with vigilance and the desire for peace and progress),” he added. Marcos also mentioned the progress of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao which he said was made possible because of the cooperation of all key groups. “We are proud of the progress that the BARMM has taken. It will be self-governing, progressive, and effective,” he said. “The local government, the royal families, the MNLF (Moro National Liberation Front), and the MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Front) were all consulted and represented in the transition phase. The international community has also supported us in this smooth transition. Former adversaries are now partners in peace. Its functions have been defined, and its basic laws are being written.” Marcos said the progress in the BARMM has pulled up the sustainable advancement of southern Philippines anchored on a “true and lasting peace.” The post Police, military upgrade gains appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
A Moro’s wish for PBBM’s 2nd SoNA
The day after tomorrow being the 4th Monday of July, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will face the nation before a joint Congress assembly for his State of the Nation Address. He will be performing the constitutionally mandated ritual of informing the Filipinos about the country’s political, financial and social condition, and about his future plans. This being his 2nd SoNA, he will likewise submit his accomplishment report card for last year which will be subjected to a surgeon’s scalpel-like scrutiny by gadflies. The politically-oriented public will be all ears to what the President will report. Heavy issues like the environment, the West Philippine Sea, and similar concerns with a global impact will be tackled. But in the Muslim Autonomous Region, Moros wish that something will be said about issues close to their hearts. Hereunder is the bucket list of issues that they hope would be addressed. Foremost of these issues which occupy the minds of Maranaw Muslims is the fate of the compensation promised by the government for victims of the 2017 Marawi siege. While there is a law that mandates its payment, it does not provide funding or the source of funding to implement the law. The burden is shifted to the Office of the President for financing. A yearly appropriation can create problems. A one-time budget appropriation similar to a block grant is ideal. Yes, an amount of P1 billion (a crumb vis-a-vis the huge damage to be compensated) was initially budgeted but it was mainly for the administrative expenditures of the Marawi Compensation Board. The processing of the claims by the MCB is in full swing and pretty soon, hopefully, they will start the process of payment. This presents a huge problem for the Board if the total budget is not predetermined. How will they distribute the money? What will happen if the government fails to appropriate a budget in the coming years (the law says five years) and some legal claimants remain unpaid? What payment mechanism will the MCB adopt? Will it wait for the completion of the processing and pay the victims pro rata based on its evaluation? Will it be on a “first come-first served basis” — the reason there is now a mad scramble by claimants to have their claims processed first? Again, this all depends upon a commitment to provide a one-time budget for the claims. Then it will save the claimants the anxiety and worry of their claims being unpaid. Corollary to this is perhaps a word from the President about Task Force Bangon Marawi. It seems the rehabilitation has reached a dead-end. Nothing is heard about the completion of the city’s rehab, and residents don’t see any ground activity on the projects yet to be finished. Admittedly, the public infrastructure projects promised by the past administration are almost complete, but the national government has an ear-splitting silence about finishing them. In fact, people have the impression the Task Force has folded its tent and become functus officio. A word or two about this will assuage the project’s completion uncertainty. Moros will likewise welcome a word from the President about the speeding up or completion of the decommissioning of the rebels so that they could be integrated into the armed or police forces to legalize the carrying of their firearms in public. Right now, Moros are bewildered about the existence of two armed forces in their area, one from the rebel Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the other, the regular defense and peace-keeping forces of the country. As we had warned before, this could be a potential flashpoint that could ignite an armed confrontation at any time. With the barangay and youth elections fast approaching, this could lead to a situation where one group, which has a registered political party, the Bangsamoro Justice Party, will be in an advantageous position with its armed militia allowed to carry their firearms during the campaign and on election day. This column empathizes with the Bangsamoro Governor Caucus which earlier raised this alarm. Will this wish merit attention from the speech writers of Malacañang? Or are the Moros shooting for the stars? As a caveat to my fellow Moros, there is a great chance these issues will not be mentioned as in past SoNAs. Prepare your minds for this possibility. *** amb_mac_lanto@yahoo.com The post A Moro’s wish for PBBM’s 2nd SoNA appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DBM okays P5-B Bangsamoro fund
The Department of Budget and Management approved the disbursement of a development fund worth P5 billion allocated to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. In an announcement on Wednesday, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman stated that the department has already authorized the issuance of the Special Allotment Release Order for BARMM’s Special Development Fund The release of funds aligns with Section 2, Article XIV of Republic Act 11054, which mandates the national government to provide an annual amount of P10 billion to the BARMM government for ten years. The purpose of this fund is to support the rebuilding, rehabilitation, and development of communities affected by conflict, as stated by the DBM. DBM support “As I promised, and in accordance with the instructions of President Bongbong Marcos, DBM will continue to support BARMM to the best of our ability. We will ensure that we will help in its smooth transition process and strengthen its communities,” Pangandaman said. “We hope that this fund will be used properly to meet the needs of the communities in BARMM. We hope that BARMM takes advantage of this funding by fully utilizing it to help those in need, and to improve areas that need further development,” she added. The Bureau of Treasury will directly disburse the allocated funds to the BARMM through a designated government servicing bank, following the cash programming guidelines set by the national government. Annual block grant Under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the administration has allocated P64.76 billion as the Annual Block Grant for BARMM. Additionally, P5 billion has been set aside for the Special Development Fund aimed at supporting the reconstruction, recovery, and progress of communities affected by conflict. Furthermore, the region will receive P4.59 billion as its share of taxes, fees, and charges collected within the area. The outbreak in BARMM occurred in Marawi City, the capital of Lanao del Sur province, which is one of the six provinces in the region. This conflict lasted for five months, from 23 May to 23 October 2017. The post DBM okays P5-B Bangsamoro fund appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Troops drive away BIFF gunmen from Maguindanao town market
Government troops, some in armored vehicles, drove yesterday dozens of heavily armed members of the Islamic State-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters from a town market in Maguindanao where they had camped out overnight, stoking fears of another siege similar to the one that ravaged Marawi in May 2017......»»
Ministry helping improve BARMM’s business climate names 10 new officials
The Bangsamoro chief minister has filled out ten regional positions in one of the ministries under him to boost its operation as requested by business blocs enticing foreign investors to venture into viable businesses in the region......»»
Paolo Contis masaya sa paglipat ng ‘It’s Showtime’ sa GMA
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Army troops kill BIFF training officer in Maguindanao clash
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15 more BIFF terrorists surrender to military
Fifteen more members of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters surrendered to the military in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur on Monday......»»
Measles vaccine drive launched in BARMM
The Department of Health is conducting a non-selective immunization program against measles in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to contain an outbreak......»»
3 dead, 592 others afflicted with measles in BARMM since January
Three children in the Bangsamoro region died from measles in the past 10 weeks while 592 others contracted the viral, supposedly vaccine-preventable disease during the period, regional officials reported on Saturday......»»
Lenka binanatan ng netizens, dapat raw magpasalamat kay Shaira
KINUKUYOG ng mga netizens ngayon ang Australian singer at songwriter na si Lenka dahil sa copyright issue sa pagitan nila ng Queen of Bangsamoro Pop na si Shaira Moro. Sa kanyang mga Instagram posts ay makikita ang iba’t ibang mga negatibong komento ng mga fans matapos i-take down ang kanta ni Shaira sa streaming apps.....»»
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Shaira Moro pumalag sa body-shamers: ‘Sa chubby mo makikita ang ganda!’
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Wanted for high-profile crimes killed in Bangsamoro police operation
A suspect in a series of motorcycle theft, multiple murder, extortion and operation of a drug den, who has links with local terrorist groups, was killed while his companion was wounded in a shootout with policemen in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte on Thursday......»»
Ma-inspire, maantig ang puso sa pelikulang ‘White Bird: A Wonder Story’
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Catriona Gray naka-focus sa kalusugan, may struggle sa scoliosis
NAGING bukas si Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray sa kanyang pinagdaraanang challenges dahil sa sakit niyang scoliosis. Sa kanyang panayam sa ABS-CBN News, ibinahagi nito na mas nararamdaman na raw niya ngayon ang epekto ng sakit. “‘I’m getting older, magthi-thirty na ako, sorry older in my context. I’m starting to really feel the effects of.....»»