BARMM delivers emergency transport vehicles to Tawi-Tawi, MagNorte for improved health, social services

Photo by Michael Camsa/BIO   COTABATO CITY—Bangsamoro Government ramps up its support to health care and social services for far-flung communities in the provinces of Tawi-Tawi and Maguindanao del Norte by providing more transport vehicles and various equipment. On July 18 in a ceremony held here at the Office of the Chief Minister (OCM) ground…

BARMM Gov’t provides free transport for pilgrim returnees amidst flight diversions

COTABATO CITY—Bangsamoro Government provided free transportation and meals on July 8-16, 2023 to hundreds of Bangsamoro pilgrims who had successfully completed their sacred pilgrimage to the Holy land of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, ensuring their well-being and comfort amidst the unforeseen detour of their flights. Unexpectedly, their return flights faced diversions to Davao and General…

BARMM’s June inflation rate drops to 6%, reflecting positive economic performance—PSA

Photo by Marhom Ibrahim/BIO   COTABATO CITY—Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA-BARMM) announced on July 13 that the region’s inflation rate in June decreased slightly to 6.0 percent, indicating a positive economic performance in comparison to the 6.1 percent rate recorded in May 2023. Engr. Akan Tula, OIC Regional Director of PSA-BARMM, attributed the decline in inflation…