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Marcos to the Bangsamoro: show the world the May 2025 polls will be peaceful and credible
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 09 February) – “Giving the vote to the people to choose their leaders is the logical succession, evolution, to the grant of self-rule to your land,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said as he urged Bangsamoro leaders to “show the world” that the first election of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim […].....»»
We, the sovereign Filipino people
Approved by the 1986 Constitutional Commission, the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines was presented to former president Corazon C. Aquino and ratified on Feb. 2, 1987 by a plebiscite and proclaimed on Feb. 11, 1987......»»
Local communities support creation of 8 new BARMM towns
Local executives and two Moro fronts that have separate peace agreements with Malacañang vowed to help secure the April 13, 2024 plebiscite for the creation of eight new Bangsamoro municipalities in Cotabato province......»»
Residential electricity rates up by P0.19/kWh for Jan-Feb billing
Residential electricity rates up by P0.19/kWh for Jan-Feb billing.....»»
4 dead in latest gun attacks in Bangsamoro region
Four were killed in separate ambush incidents in two adjoining Bangsamoro provinces nearby and in a gun attack in a public market in Cotabato City in just two days......»»
Creation of new 8 BARMM towns in Cotabato province set
All is set for the April 13 plebiscite for the creation of eight Bangsamoro municipalities to cover 63 barangays in Cotabato province as part of efforts to transform component farming and fishery sites as new destinations for investors......»»
Bello’s cyber libel trial set on Feb. 26
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 22 February)—The trial of defeated vice presidential candidate Walden Bello for the two counts of cyber libel charges has been scheduled for Feb. 26 at the Regional Trial Court Branch 10 in Davao City. The hearing was originally set for Feb. 1 but it was postponed following the work and classes […].....»»
Miss Saigon Manila run extends by another week, announces Tam actors
The upcoming run of "Miss Saigon" in the Philippines has extended its show dates one last time, now playing until May 12, 2024 in The Theater at Solaire......»»
Play-in pressure on Kerr
Three dates are reserved for six games involving eight teams in the NBA’s play-in tournament with only four, two from the East and two from the West, surviving to advance to the playoffs starting Saturday (Sunday morning, Manila time)......»»
Bangsamoro parliament staff shot dead in Cotabato City
Two men together on a motorcycle shot dead on Tuesday night a staff of the 80-seat Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) while inside his car parked near a shopping mall here......»»
DSWD levels up commitment to peace process in Bangsamoro
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has established its peace and development program as part of the agency’s efforts to strengthen its commitment to the peace agreement between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Bangsamoro, a senior DSWD official said last February 10. “The DSWD […].....»»
Philippines Feb. 6 landslide death toll rises to 37, search continues
MANILA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 37, the government said Sunday, as rescue workers comb mud and rubble in search for the over 60 missing people. The landslide hit the mountain town of Maco in Davao de Oro province on the evening of Feb. 6, burying several homes, vehicles and dozens of people. Previous reports said 35 people were found dea.....»»
Philippines Feb. 6 landslide death toll rises to 37, search continues
MANILA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 37, the government said Sunday, as rescue workers comb mud and rubble in search for the over 60 missing people. The landslide hit the mountain town of Maco in Davao de Oro province on the evening of Feb. 6, burying several homes, vehicles and dozens of people. Previous reports said 35 people were found dea.....»»
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 […].....»»
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 […].....»»
BARMM consultations for creation of 32 districts gain ground
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 16 January) – The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) has started the public consultations for the creation of the proposed 32 districts in the region, with a senior official stressing the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary elections in 2025 won’t happen if the districts will not be established. Parliament Bill No. 267 or Parliamentary Districts […].....»»
Pagasa: Mostly cloudy to cloudy skies in Metro Cebu until Feb. 1
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The northeast monsoon, locally known as Amihan, continues to affect the country, according to the state weather bureau stationed in Mactan. Based on Pagasa-Mactan’s weather specialist on Sunday, Jan. 28, Metro Cebu will experience mostly cloudy to cloudy weather conditions in the next five days or until Thursday, Feb. 1. “Ang.....»»
Creation of more Bangsamoro economic zones welcomed
Business groups and local executives support the planned setting up by the Bangsamoro government of additional economic zones in the autonomous region and in its 63 barangays in Cotabato province in Region 12......»»
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 dangles coal, oil investments
The Department of Energy is bidding out four pre-determined areas or coal and petroleum exploration in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (B.....»»