Byaheng Kaalaman: Teaching to empower out-of-school children in marginalized communities

Sadat Minandang, PhD is a School Principal of Lugay-Lugay Central School and proponent of the innovative ‘Byaheng Kaalaman’ project to deliver education services for out-of-school children in marginalized communities which has garnered both local and international recognition. (Faisal Camsa Jr./BIO)   Teachers are often seen only as figures standing in front of a classroom, but…

BARMM streamlines passport processing initiative as SK fete kicks off

Several individuals avail the Bangsamoro Pilgrimage Authority or BPAā€™s One-Stop-Shop Online for passport requirements during the kick-off celebration of the Shariff Kabungsuan Festival in Peopleā€™s Palace on Dec. 02, 2024. (Faisal Camsa, Jr./BIO)   COTABATO CITY ā€” The Bangsamoro Pilgrimage Authority (BPA) is hosting a three-day One-Stop-Shop Online Registration Assistance to streamline the process of…

Shariff Kabunsuan Fest 2024 kicks off; pays homage to Islamic faith, identity

FILE PHOTO: This ā€œGuinakitā€ fluvial parade happens every December 19 in Cotabato City as part of the celebration of the annual Shariff Kabunsuan (SK) Festival. (Hamdan Badrudin/BIO)   COTABATO CITYā€”The Shariff Kabunsuan (SK) Festival this year officially kicked off here Monday, Dec. 2, reflecting the origin of Islam religion and identity in the Bangsamoro autonomous…

BARMM, intā€™l partners strategize for economic growth, peace stability

Various stakeholders mainly from donor countries and their institutions, United Nations agencies, and International Non-Government Organizations that support the BARMM convene on Nov. 26,, 2024, during the 4th Bangsamoro International Development Partners Forum. (Marhom Ibrahim/BIO)   DAVAO CITYā€”The 4th Bangsamoro International Development Partnersā€™ Forum concluded here on Nov. 26, emphasizing economic growth and ensuring peace…