In more than two scores of peace negotiations between the former rebels and the Government of the Philippines (GPH), the Bangsamoro people and the Filipinos as a whole hoped for a conflict-free Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Today, March 27, marks the 10th anniversary since the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on…
Sahada Malao, a 20-year-old resident of Maguindanao del Sur, started her own family at a younger age than most. This left her with no choice but to drop out of school. Consequently, pursuing education became her lowest priority as she had to fulfill her responsibilities as a mother. However, her desire to pursue her education…
COTABATO CITY—Bangsamoro Government has initiated the construction of infrastructure projects for indigenous communities in Maguindanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Norte, with construction underway in various towns in both provinces this month of March. The Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA) broke ground for the construction of seven (7) infrastructure projects funded by the Special…
Muslim women are the epitome of unbreakable fortitude, extraordinary resiliency, and unfathomable patience that manifest how they are valued not only by the people around them but also by their worshipped God—Allah [Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala]. Indeed, the Holy Qur’an expressly stipulates under its Chapter 4, a surah that also discusses Muslim women, verse…
COTABATO CITY—Bangsamoro Government’s MAFARamadhan Trade Fair is offering fresh and nutritious agriculture and fisheries products for consumers in this city and nearby towns during the month-long observation of Ramadan. Located inside the Bangsamoro Government Center (BGC) here, the trade fair aims to help various cooperative markets and sell their products at reasonable prices. “My appreciation…