Photo from Datu Moden Mantawil Compania Talandig KABACAN, NORTH COTABATO—The Committee on Local Government of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament is seeking input from the community of North Cotabato on the proposed establishment of the Municipality of Northern Kabacan within the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of BARMM. This committee launched the public consultations…
Photo from CMCT COTABATO CITY—Forging a path towards lasting peace and harmony in the Bangsamoro region, the Bangsamoro Government held the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) meeting in the province of Sulu for the first time on Saturday, June 10. The meeting served as a platform for the different local chief executives and…
Photo by Comenei Ali/BIO COTABATO CITY—The Bangsamoro Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (BDRRMC) organized a widespread earthquake drill on Thursday, June 8, aimed at cultivating a strong “culture of disaster resilience” among local government units and key stakeholders at the grassroots level within the region. The exercise sought to enhance preparedness and response…
COTABATO CITY—The Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) has taken a significant step towards enhancing revenue collection by signing a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of Project REAL or the Revenue Enhancement Assistance for Local Government Units. The signing ceremony, held on Friday, Jun 2, brought together representatives from five selected beneficiaries…
Photo by Michael Camsa/BIO COTABATO CITY—BARMM’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) concluded the month-long celebration of farmers and fisherfolks in May 2023 with a remarkable cooking competition, showcasing the culinary skills of farmers. The event, held on June 7 at the MAFAR Covered Court in this city, highlighted the vital role…