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 […].....»»
Bill creating 32 single-member parliamentary districts in the BARMM passed
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 29 February) — The bill creating 32 single-member parliamentary districts in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was passed Wednesday night by a vote of 47 in favor, one against and three abstentions. Parliamentary Bill 267, introduced on December 18, 2023 by the Government of the Day and signed […].....»»
BARMM creates 32 parliamentary districts via regional edict
The first ever Bangsamoro parliamentary elections in 2025 shall cover 32 newly-created districts set via an edict by its interim 80-member regional lawmaking body......»»
Pertussis outbreaks: Doctor consultations, medicine delivery
Mobile healthcare application KonsultaMD is offering doctor consultations as several Philippine cities are experiencing a spread of Pertussis or Whooping Cough......»»
Senior citizens in Mandaue City receive cash aid
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – Senior citizens in Mandaue City received the first tranche of their financial assistance, worth P4,000, on Tuesday, April 16. The distribution took place at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Complex, where the city government also offered several services. The caravan of services included free medical and dental consultations, legal consultations.....»»
Consultations begin on school calendar shift
The Department of Education has commenced consultations on reverting to the old academic calendar of June to March, a proposal triggered by the struggle of students and teachers to hold classes during the dry and warm season......»»
‘Content creation’ now among Tesda courses
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) has added “content creation” to its list of courses that vocational training centers can adopt and offer, in response to the emergence of online platforms as a lucrative source of income. Tesda Secretary Suharto Mangudadatu said the agency had come up with competency standards on content creation for social media that.....»»
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......»»
Plebiscite for creation of 8 BARMM towns set April 15
All is set for the plebiscite on the creation of eight towns out of 63 barangays in Cotabato to form part of the Special Geographic Area of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao......»»
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......»»
3 Army battalions to guard plebiscite for creation of 8 Bangsamoro towns
The Philippine Army will deploy three battalions of soldiers to help ensure a peaceful conduct of the April 13,2024 plebiscite for the creation of eight municipalities covering 63 Bangsamoro barangays in different towns in Cotabato province......»»
Creation of Mt. Apo wildlife center pushed
THE Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is pushing for the creation of a Mt. Apo Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (MAWRCC) to help conserve wildlife biodiversity in the national park......»»
Comelec ratifies creation of 8 new municipalities in North Cotabato
Comelec ratifies creation of 8 new municipalities in North Cotabato.....»»
Plebiscite on creation of 8 BARMM towns set today
Residents of 63 barangays in the special geographic area of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are set to vote today in a plebisicite for the creation of eight towns......»»
Content creation holds appeal for laid-off workers in U.S. seeking flexibility
Content creation holds appeal for laid-off workers in U.S. seeking flexibility.....»»
Negros Island Region creation to move government service closer to people
Negros Island Region creation to move government service closer to people.....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 11 March 2024
Three news barangays created in Marawi City Voters in Marawi City ratified the creation of three new barangays during a plebiscite held last Saturday there, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. In a statement, the Comelec said that 2,121 out of 2,265 voters approved the creation of the three barangays. The voters came from the three barangays […].....»»
Creation of Muslim Council in Baguio City pushed
The creation of a Muslim Consultative Council seeking to institutionalize the representation and participation of the Muslim community in Baguio city’s governmental processes has been proposed. .....»»
FACES OF CEBU: Boy Odilao, founder of Sinulog Festival
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Behind every remarkable creation in our world, there’s always a creator. Just as the book of Genesis attributes the creation of life and Earth to God, architects and engineers are the minds behind structures like the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The songs we love are crafted by singers –Everything extraordinary has.....»»
3 Army battalions to secure BARMM plebiscite
Three Army battalions will be deployed during a plebiscite to ratify the creation of eight towns in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao......»»
90,000 to vote in BARMM plebiscite
Up to 90,000 voters are expected to participate in a plebiscite that will ratify the creation of eight new municipalities in the Bangsamoro Special Geographic Area on April 13......»»