BARMM government’s advisory council swears in for stronger governance

Photo by Tohami Edzla   DAVAO CITY— Bangsamoro Government’s council of leaders officially took their oath today,Aug. 9, before Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr. in a ceremony held in this city. Composed of representatives from various sectors and stakeholders, the council shall advise the Chief Minister on matters of governance in…

BARMM inflation rate eases to 5.1% in July, signifying strong Peso purchasing power—PSA

Photo by Marhom Ibrahim   COTABATO CITY—Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA-BARMM) released data on August 9, indicating a decline in BARMM’s inflation rate to 5.1 percent in July 2023, compared to the 6 percent rate observed in June. OIC Regional Director of PSA-BARMM, Engr. Akan Tula, attributed the drop in inflation to multiple factors, including reduced…

BARMM Gov’t, Cotabato City LGU partners to strengthen air commerce regulation

Photo by: Comenei Ali   COTABATO CITY—To guarantee an effective and efficient regulatory framework for air commerce, the BARMM’s Civil Aeronautics Board under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (CAB-MOTC) has formalized it’s partnership with the local government unit (LGU) of Cotabato City on Aug. 4, 2023. The collaboration focuses on the BARMM’s supervisory and…

DSWD Sec. Gatchalian introduces ‘Food Stamp Program’ to CM Ebrahim; 600 families in BARMM targeted for pilot implementation

Photo by Marhom Ibrahim   COTABATO CITY —  Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian paid a courtesy visit to Bangsamoro Government Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim on Friday, August 4, to introduce Food Stamp Program (FSP), the national government’s newest intervention to combat hunger. The program aims to provide food augmentation to…

Empowering Sulu’s next gen: BARMM unveils P7.5-M youth training center, breaks ground for P6-M children’s play ground, tennis court

JOLO, Sulu — Youths in Sulu now have a new place for personal and professional growth as the Bangsamoro Government unveils a P7.5-million worth Multi-Purpose Training Center. Ministry of Human Settlements and Development (MHSD) on August 2 turned over the center to Sulu State College- Main Campus during a ceremony witnessed by MHSD’s Deputy Minister…