Tennun weaving in Basilan is a traditional craft deeply ingrained in the culture of the region, which originated from the intricate techniques passed down through generations. It involves weaving intricate patterns using locally sourced materials including cotton, abaca, and silk, to produce the fabric. This age-old tradition holds significant cultural value for the Yakan…
COTABATO CITY—The Bangsamoro Government’s Youth Commission (BYC) has awarded a total grant of P600,000 to fund three innovative policy research projects focusing on Gender and Development (GAD) on Thursday, May 23, in this city. Under the BYC program “Ideation Impact Challenge (IIC) 2024,” this research initiative aims to address pressing gender and development (GAD)…
MARAWI CITY — The Bangsamoro Government, through the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG), handed over P53,361,000 to Lanao del Sur Provincial Government on May 30, 2024 for the construction of 20 new barangay halls across the province. During the ceremonial event, MILG Minister Atty. Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba presented the amount to Governor…
COTABATO CITY—National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) agreed to work hand-in-hand on enhancing local expertise in impact evaluation of the regional government’s programs and projects. NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan and BPDA Director-General Engr. Mohajirin Ali signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) in Manila on May 20,…
COTABATO CITY—Members of the Bangsamoro Budget Coordinating Committee (BBCC) expressed their commitment to fulfilling the committee’s purpose in setting the tone for the Bangsamoro’s socio-economic progress. This came following their first meeting held on May 22, 2024, at the MFBM Conference Room, Bangsamoro Government Center in this city. Created through Executive Order No. 0003,…